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I agree. Hopefully he'll be back to normal.

Has anyone ever seen this sigh? No way it is real, but who knows, maybe it can be real.

Here is some more on what happened. Apparently he had a stroke the other day, but is doing much better right now. Billy is still in the hospital.

You got my vote.

Nice.

Wayne Shorter. This was from a few years ago at JALC. Wayne got a standing ovation from the orchestra and the audience when he walked onto the stage.

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Billy is doing much better. I asked on a Facebook page where I know many musicians are members, TK Blue responded with this. Talib Kibwe Greetings I am Billy’s younger spiritual brother and band mate when we were with Dr Randy Weston’s African Rhythms I spoke with him today and he’s fine plus he sounded strong and normal I am sure he will be back on the bandstand very soon Thanks for your concern and we all are extremely happy he’s well blessings T.K.

This was posted just now on Ed Cherry's Facebook page. Let's wish Billy the best. "It was quite a Sunday yesterday at the Cutting Room in New York with the Billy Harper Quintet. I am writing this post to clear the air. Billy Harper was helped off the stage during the second tune of the first set and thanks to two medical woman who were in the audience one being WKCR 89.9 FM Sharif Abdus Salaam's wife who is a nurse, and another female Dr. who was in the audience Billy received the best of treatment until the paramedics arrived. On a positive note, Billy refused to get on the stretcher and walked to the ambulance on his own accord as a cheering crowd stood and cheered his exit. I want everyone to know, Billy Harper is being checked out at the hospital and is in stable condition. Thank you all for your concern and yesterdays great turnout for this no to be forgotten Sunday Serenade. Last, but not least, thanks to Freddie Hendrix, George Cables, Corcoran Holt and Aaron (the great) Scott for taking the music to a very high level and the amazing crowd gave them a standing ovation that was indescribable. Live music is like nothing I know and I'm proud and thankful for all of your support. Lets keep Billy in our thoughts and prayers and as Kenny Garrett once played on his album Happy People, (Brother B. Harper) that was written with Billy in mind lets keep B. Harper in our prayers. Thank you all for your concern."

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Deliverance and Superman are the two films I remember him most from. He was 83.

Dan, Percy is smiling from above. You did some great work. He’ll live on for ever now.

is there a discussion on this? A Legendary Stand by the Lee Morgan Quintet Finally Sees Full Release, as 'The Complete Live at the Lighthouse' https://www.wbgo.org/music/2021-06-03/a-legendary-stand-by-the-lee-morgan-quintet-finally-sees-full-release-as-the-complete-live-at-the-lighthouse

Thanks.

Get well, Allen.

Has anyone seen his documentary? It is out on one of the streaming services. I don't know which one.

Google's doodle today celebrates the Savoy Ballroom. https://g.co/doodle/86vw4rj

Besides the film of Bird and Dizzy’s doing “Hot house” and the studio film of him with Coleman Hawkins, is there anything else with Bird on film?

84 years young today.

Since I can't play like Bird or Monk if I put them on, I changed my mind. I don't want a pair.

I need to get me a pair.

RIP, Lloyd.

What a concert this must have been.

Another loss. RIP.

R.I.P. Norman.