ValerieB

hi, david: what's so strange about that is after knowing wayne and his family over 40 years and having so many experiences with them, the "anecdote" used re tina turner is rather peculiar. but, on the other hand, i certainly never expected to be included in the book in the first place! best to you. valerie

bertrand: i cannot tell you how thrilled and excited i am to hear this news about your involvement!! wait until i tell darlene about it! it will blow her mind too! congrats to you for this huge contribution to our hero's bio! and additional props to michelle for her openess and willingness. best, valerie

i've wanted to read this and i still intend to do so, but it's so damn expensive! i'm sure it's worth it so maybe i'll put it on my wish list! i guess a cd comes with it which is why it's costly.

i remember a guy who, up until recently, used to sell tapes in front of the blue note in nyc.

is that a tatoo on her arm?!? does it say, "i love jim"?!?

i am very sorry to hear this news but i guess it was inevitable since the fall. and i would guess strongly that this powerful man would not want to live the rest of his life as an invalid. what an incredibly colorful life he lived. my condolences to family and friends.

back in the '60s and later, i don't remember any musicians selling their albums at their gigs. i do, however, remember many a fan bringing albums to gigs to be signed. i also vaguely remember the details in a story that orrin keepnews told about the musicians doing deliveries (off the truck!) to record stores, especially up in harlem. also to harlem barber shops!!

i had no idea he was so ill. always enjoyed his posts. obviously he was a very special person. i am especially saddened for his family and friends. this holiday season will not be easy for them. hope they find out that a lot of people they probably never heard of enjoyed and appreciated their loved one.

wishing you a very happy, healthy one!

the subtitle of this thread needs to be changed. he wasn't "found ill". that comes from the headline, "founder" (of atlantic records) ill.

yes, this is incredibly sad. he's been in a coma ever since the fall occurred which has been quite a number of weeks now. it occurred at a rolling stones concert.

i grew up with ms. gibbs's music, loved her and knew all the words to all her songs! thank you and RIP.

here's to many more happy and healthy years for mr. tyner. he is the absolute best in my book! i heard some big band stuff of his this morning and it was thrilling! i've been a fan of his for about 40 years!

as you know, it really had very little importance, so there's no problem at all! best, valerie

yes, i had forgotten that. thanks, bertrand.

do folks here know that lee's nickname was "howdy doody"?!? don't know how he came by it and am wondering if it's mentioned in the book.

i've really been enjoying it too! very glad it has been nominated.

there was a thread about him not that long ago but i don't remember if it was here or at jazzcorner or allaboutjazz. the most recent news i've heard was that he continues to be at a facility in new jersey. i think his mental problems are worse than his medical problems. very sad.

yes, i'm canceling my amazon order and going to order from the publisher. thanks muchly.

i ordered this book on november 12, with great hopes that i would have it by now. today i received an e-mail telling me that the new shipment estimate is jan. 8-22, 2007!! what a bummer!

i didn't really know him. i just miss his talent as a player and composer.

and i miss him lately more than ever!

well, i, for at least one, will give you a round of applause, fwiw! i like what you've said and agree. just a "trivia question" though: monday's step-father is jewish. that wouldn't be termed "anglo," would it? also, from what i remember, monday was born in japan but came to the states as a baby. i don't think she returned to japan to live until she was maybe in her 20's.

That's a very nice piece. I never knew he did stuff like that. Thanks for posting it, Val. MG you obviously had the same reaction as i had when first seeing the blog! someone from bookie's family hipped me to it or i would have missed out.

Warm Memories of Bookie: http://rain-people.blogspot.com