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At 10:40am on June 20, 2008, Bev Getz said…: HI Marla!

AMAAAAAAZING VIDEO!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!

Back home (HERE!) now! Missed you guys!!

Thanks SO MUCH for posting this!! He looks so sweet, with his little part in his hair!! lol!!!
love and hugs,
Bev
xoxoxoxoxo

At 8:57pm on July 21, 2008, Denis Ouellet said…: Marla,

How are you ?
Saw you on Organissimo again;)
Sad news about Gerry Wiggins.

Hope all is well with you.

Hugs
Denis

At 10:10pm on July 21, 2008, Denis Ouellet said…: Thanks Marla.
So sorry about Gerry. Such a wonderful man and musician.
Give my bests to his family. I always loved his playing.

Wow, should be a blast to hear Don Menza. Another monster player.
I have an LP made in Toronto in 1977 under Pete Magadini's leadership.
"Bones Blues". Don Menza, Wray Downes and Dave Young. Wonderful.
I also saw Don in Montreal in the early 80's. He played at the Musicians's Union
club. Sam Noto was on trumpet.

You have a safe trip.
See you soon.

Denis

At 10:50pm on July 21, 2008, Marissa Dodge said…: Thank you! I needed that :o) I'm just thinking about you and wanted to send you my sympathy about the loss of your friend Gerry. I wish you a safe journey and may the music heal your heart. Here's hoping we all meet again on the grandest journey and oh man, there will be the coolest music forever!

Love & hugs to you my dear friend.

At 11:41pm on July 21, 2008, Denis Ouellet said…: Marla, I have that one. A beautiful album. Hip Pocket Recorded live at Carmelo's.
Don Menza with Sal Nistico, Sam Noto, Frank Strazzeri, Andrew Simpkins, Shelly Manne.
in october 2 and 3 1981. on the Palo Alto label. Producer Herb Wong.

;)
Denis

At 12:01am on July 22, 2008, Arthur Schroeck said…: Nice to talk to you about Irvington. We were probably 1/2 mile from each other. thanks again for the friendship.

At 12:14am on July 22, 2008, Denis Ouellet said…: Marla thank you. At the time when I bought that LP it was for Sal.
I was crazy about him.
You have a safe trip to L.A.

Good Night
Denis

At 12:27am on July 22, 2008, Arthur Schroeck said…: Sledded down the I.G. Hospital hill many times. saw Morris Nanton. I went to Chancelor Ave Grammer school. But went to Art's High in Newark. I had to pay because I lived in Irv. but it was worth it.

At 12:42am on July 22, 2008, Denis Ouellet said…: Marla
yeah, his first album as a leader I think was with Nat Adderley, Barry Harris it was called Heavyweights. I think
it was produced by Cannonball. Of course that band at Buddy's Place. You're lucky to have heard him live over there.
They made an LP and I remember the pics, they were all dressed up in white suits.

sleep well
Denis

At 1:42am on July 22, 2008, Arthur Schroeck said…: Wayne graduated before me but we played together a few times. I think he was on leave from the army when we worked together, in the early 60s. I was at Arts with Connie Frances and Pat Senatore who later Played bass with the Tijuana Brass.

At 1:44am on July 22, 2008, Arthur Schroeck said…: What was your Mom's name? I graduated with Melba Moore.

At 1:23pm on July 22, 2008, Arthur Schroeck said…: I was at Arts from 54-58. I spent every Summer in Atlantic City, playing drums with a band that cut shows. After work I would go to the Harlem Club where I made friends with the late drummer Chris Columbus. He was Sonny Paine's father.

At 4:10pm on July 22, 2008, Denis Ouellet said…: Marla, I was trying to locate my Heavyweights LP but could not find it.
I am just quoting from memory. It was recorded on Jazzland/Riverside with Nat Adderley, Barry Harris, Sam Jones and Walter Perkins.
From my failing memory they played "Just Friends", "Mamblue" and a wonderful version of "My Old Flame" by Sal.
They played other tunes, but I don't remember the titles;)) I think the liner notes were written by Ira Gitler.
I will have to find out if it's been re-issued on CD. I think there were more than one session under that title. I only had the first session. Vinnie Ruggiero was on the second session.
I must have loaned my copy somewhere;))

Denis

At 5:29pm on July 22, 2008, Arthur Schroeck said…: Yes I know George very well, one of the best. We played many times together.

At 12:44am on July 23, 2008, Arthur Schroeck said…: I was in A.C. until 2001 then I moved to Vegas. But I was in and out of here since 1958. I graduated on a Wednesday and was in Vegas Thursday Playing.

At 12:55am on July 23, 2008, Arthur Schroeck said…: I'll be in Redondo Beach Nov. 7-14 to visit my children.

At 1:29pm on August 14, 2008, Arthur Schroeck said…: Thanks. I go to LA in November. Probably another big band concert with Kenny Loggins.

At 4:06pm on August 14, 2008, Bev Getz said…: Hey Ms Marla! Glad to see you on here again! Welcome home! (-:
xoxo

At 5:06pm on August 14, 2008, Denis Ouellet said…: Hi Marla,

Very well thank you.
I hope the trip to L.A. brought some comfort and support;
Always hard to pick up the pieces after such a loss.
Nice to see you back.

Yeah I think it's definately worth a trip to L.A.;))
He plays every week there at that same club ? A steady gig.
That must have been beautiful.
I think I told you that I saw him live once
in Montreal. He had Sam Noto and a local rhythm section.
Awesome.

So how about you ?
Always nice to hear from you.

Denis