Remembering Stan...

"If you like an instrument that sings, play the saxophone. At its best it's like the human voice." - Stan Getz

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Lou and Eva and Marissa Dodge are now friends

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Marissa Dodge left a comment for Lezah Jun 17

About me:: I'm a musician (piano & voice), composer, lyricist, writer, and poet, raised on jazz and good music, literature, and the arts. I also love animals, humor, gardening, organic chemistry, science, and things that are soulful, universal, and most of all, HIP.

Thanks to my hip parents, I was in the single digits when I first heard Stan Getz on that famous Jobim album that is probably ingrained in most of our psyches. My sax playing mom loved his tone and the way he played, and from the first note on, so have I.

At 2:00pm on June 17th, 2008, Marla said…: How's my favorite Mar doin'? Yeah, I truly do look forward to burnin' up the phone wires with ya very soon. We're getting Mommaboppa P prepared to leave for northern California tomorrow - she's teaching again at Madeline Eastman's Jazz Camp West. Pretty cool place - heard that not just from Mommaboppa P, but from many of the "campers," who range in age from say, about 6 to 76 (or something like that)! I'm thinking of driving to Saratoga in a couple of weeks to attend the concerts at the Skidmore summer jazz program. My old friend Pat LaBarbera is there and I haven't seen him in a few years. To have the opportunity to hear Pat, Bill Cunliffe, Curtis Fuller, Bobby Shew, Todd Coolman, Clayton Cameron...well, we'll see if I can get my act together and put it on Broadway (as we might say since I just returned from midtown Manhattan). I'll post some more rare Mr. Getz as soon as I can clear the desk here a bit! Sorry 'bout the high humidity - do you have air conditioning in them 'thar parts? Mine is going today even though it is only about 72 degrees...humidity is up here, too, making it a definite A/C day.

Love and vitamin supplements,
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At 12:27pm on June 17th, 2008, Lou and Eva said…: Hi Marissa, First off, as an fellow animal lover you always will be given first priority. That means your messages will be read before all others. haha(o: Yes, its so nice to connect here at Stans Place. Thanks to dear, sweet Bev.
You music is the best. What a beautiful voice you have. Are you also playing keyboards as well in your compositions? If so, you are most amazingly gifted. Very soothing, and relaxing songs to to listen to. You have designed a really nice page as well here. We haven't figured out how to do that just yet. We see you are into chemistry, Lou is also into chemistry, he knows exactly how to make Eva explode. LOL (o; We are both a bit confused when you say you have 5 "nines," 4 "lines," and 2 "fins." please explain what that means when you get a chance. We think your saying: nines=cats, lines=dogs and fins=fish. are we correct? if so thats alot of pets! Have a great day and hope to talk more, Love from NY Eva (o; and Lou (o;

At 11:31am on June 17th, 2008, Lezah said…: Marissa,
Thank you for taking the time to say hello. Thank you for your complements and your condolences for my friend Marie. That means so much to me. I love when people comment on my name. My name is my mother's name backwards and her name is her father's name (only spelled differently). She never liked the name Hazel. It was my father's idea to turn the name backwards and give it to me. I think he had one to many cocktails one evening. LOL! The little cuttie kissing me is my son Mitchell (aspiring young musician). He is about 4 years old in this photo. He is 12 now and is growing a mustache. :) My how time flies. I ADORE your music!!! What a voice! Fabulous girl! You are very talented. It is such a pleasure to meet you. Take care. Lezah :)

At 6:26am on June 17th, 2008, Bill Barnes said…: Howdy Amazing,
Haven't spoken in a while- just got back from the Django camp, head exploding with music and ideas- I'll send you a note to go into more detail, if you want to hear.

Your Gadje friend,
Bill

At 7:50am on June 14th, 2008, Alexis VAN EECKHOUT said…: Hi Marissa,
Many thanks for the add and for your very kind comment left in my page, i am very honored .
I am glad that you liked my music :O)
I have listened to your so marvellous music and i am under the charm with ALL your musics .
Great compos and playing .
Your voice is perfect and the emotion is fully delivered !
What a wonderful voice you have !
I am so happy to meet you on this great site ! Thanks Bev GETZ !
Have a great WE
All the best to you,
Your friend Alexis

At 7:33am on June 12th, 2008, Denis Ouellet said…: Hi Marissa,

You have a beautiful day.
Thanks

Denis

At 5:25pm on June 4th, 2008, Jaijai Jackson said…: oooooooooo I love what you have done with your page!! It used to be, I love what you did with your hair! lol...

Wherever I see your musings, I smile...I love the line "us musicians talk in 'soul-speak' that's so true!!

Love ya!
Jaijai

At 5:16am on May 29th, 2008, Kim said…: Marissa...I appologise for not reviewing your profile before responding. How very nice to know your mother played sax. I also remember all the old Stan Getz albums amongst other jazz artists as I was growing up. Etched in my mind for ever. But I have to say...you are also extremely musically inclined as well!! You have a wonderful soft soothing voice! I would love to see you perform some day. Not sure if I will ever make it to the lone star state though. We'll keep in touch...who knows if you will ever make it back up this way on a stage. The audience would be delighted in your presence.
Have a blessed day!!
~Kim~

At 4:59am on May 29th, 2008, Kim said…: Nice to meet you Marissa. It sure is a small world. I am replying before I even look at your page here, but from what Jota has mentioned below, you also are musically talented. I feel bad for those who never had the chance to be brought up with music in their lives. It's very difficult to comprehend. We are blessed, yes indeed we are.
I've never been to Duluth, MN...but here in Oshkosh, we live on the water and it's just beautiful. Allot like the state of MN. Hopefully one day you'll make it back up to our neck of the woods and we can do lunch. I look forward to our friendship.
Smiles and warm hugs ;-))))))))
~Kim~

At 4:51am on May 29th, 2008, Jota Resende said…: Marissa!
I will learn with you.
Your music is so beautiful!
You are a great composer.
Marissa, I know we will do some music together .
Actually,my work here in Brazil is only as arranger, producer and keyboards in studio sessions. Sometimes I am invited to play one show for DVD.Only one...
I hope to record my CD at the end of the year and start a new musical life and down to the road .
I really would like to meet all that cool people I know here.
You are one ...
Honored for your friendship.
Sending Kisses and hugs from Brasil to USA