Roy Mathers & Stan - Stan Getz Community2024-03-28T09:08:48Zhttps://stangetz.ning.com/forum/topics/roy-mathers-stan?groupUrl=memoriesofstangetz&commentId=2085102%3AComment%3A18151&groupId=2085102%3AGroup%3A263&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks for responding Paul!…tag:stangetz.ning.com,2009-06-19:2085102:Comment:181512009-06-19T13:22:57.780ZBev Getzhttps://stangetz.ning.com/profile/BevGetz
Thanks for responding Paul!<br />
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I'm stepping out here and taking the liberty of posting a comment that my dear friend Marla wrote about this piece on FB. I know she won't mind (although.. sometimes dangerous to assume!) and if I know my Marla.. she will confirm it here!! (-: And also, because she did address her comment to you, Roy! In fact, Marla has spoken of her experience with Stan on the forum in the past, but thought it would be nice to add this comment here, as it SO applies! Thanks…
Thanks for responding Paul!<br />
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I'm stepping out here and taking the liberty of posting a comment that my dear friend Marla wrote about this piece on FB. I know she won't mind (although.. sometimes dangerous to assume!) and if I know my Marla.. she will confirm it here!! (-: And also, because she did address her comment to you, Roy! In fact, Marla has spoken of her experience with Stan on the forum in the past, but thought it would be nice to add this comment here, as it SO applies! Thanks Marla!<br />
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June 17, 2009<br />
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"Dear Roy,<br />
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What a beautiful story. The reason I love your story so much is because I have had similar experiences with Stan, as I've posted to Stan's website already. Stan was consistently sweet, attentive and even offered me advise, as I was playing alto saxophone at the time (while in high school).<br />
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I feel it is very important to share these stories of someone's kindness because human nature tends to gravitate towards the nastier, more "gossipy" information about a famous person's life. Your sharing of this story and others I've heard over the years as to Stan's kindness certainly does reinforce how I've felt for a long time, so thank you!<br />
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Marla Man, just want to say that is…tag:stangetz.ning.com,2009-06-19:2085102:Comment:181472009-06-19T12:43:53.202ZPaulhttps://stangetz.ning.com/profile/Paul
Man, just want to say that is such a cool story! Memories like that sure last. Stan gave me an autograph at the old London House (Chicago) in the early 70's and won't forget that either.
Man, just want to say that is such a cool story! Memories like that sure last. Stan gave me an autograph at the old London House (Chicago) in the early 70's and won't forget that either. This demonstrates the Stan th…tag:stangetz.ning.com,2009-06-19:2085102:Comment:181062009-06-19T10:55:21.844ZBev Getzhttps://stangetz.ning.com/profile/BevGetz
This demonstrates the Stan that I always seem to be YELLING (lol!) about when confronted with all the ugly, jazz folk-lore-y tales that so predominantly are written about him.<br />
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He was very thoughtful and kind and really cared about people! Sure.. he said and did some (not so) choice things and I can understand the need to speak about them. But the good qualities should also be remembered! YES?!<br />
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Special thanks again to Roy Mathers for taking the time to scan all his photos and write me such a…
This demonstrates the Stan that I always seem to be YELLING (lol!) about when confronted with all the ugly, jazz folk-lore-y tales that so predominantly are written about him.<br />
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He was very thoughtful and kind and really cared about people! Sure.. he said and did some (not so) choice things and I can understand the need to speak about them. But the good qualities should also be remembered! YES?!<br />
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Special thanks again to Roy Mathers for taking the time to scan all his photos and write me such a loving email!<br />
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*Roy took the photo of Stan used in this Selmer Ad!