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At 2:06am on April 6, 2010, Cecilio Valdez Washington said…
Hello Roger. Hope you are doing well. I will be in town on Thursday, April 15 at Univ of Pittsburgh's Spring Jazz Concert from 8-10pm with trumpeter, Claudio Roditi. Hope you can come and check us out. Take care, man.
At 12:35am on July 11, 2009, Frank B. Greenlee said…
I don't have Eric's information, but on my page I have posted a couple of his songs...I once did the picture for one of his album covers. Frank
At 12:19am on February 27, 2009, Jerry Butler said…
I would love to feature "you" as my guest on my show..If I am not your friend..please add me...also please call me @ the offc at 757 538 3540...757 971 3733 for details...click on the banner below to be a guest...JB
At 3:31am on February 24, 2009, Michael A. Constable said…
Thanks, Roger, for the kind words. I hope I can find more photos when I get back to the house in Wilkins. Thanks again.
At 4:37pm on September 7, 2008, Jazz Surgery w/ Tony Campbell said…
Doc, we go back to the George Gee days, your family and I have been good friends for quite a while. we have done everything from big concerts to computer music at CMU, it has always been interesting and fun. Keep plaing that slick shit. See you on the band stand PEACE
At 8:24am on July 29, 2008, Kevin McManus said…
Thanks Roger! You're playing Great!!!
At 2:52am on May 20, 2008, Marly Ikeda said…
Hey Roger,
Nice to meet you, thanks for the add.
Kisses,
May
At 6:03pm on April 7, 2008, Dave Yoho said…
Hello Roger, I will certainly send a hello to the Orphans from you. I met you back in the Bob's Garage days. I think Mr. B was there sitting in that night. It was either Mr. B or some other, sporting a wild hat and long white fur coat. Keep on tootin', Roger n' out. Dave Yoho
At 6:10pm on March 8, 2008, Janelle Burdell said…
Hey hey, Very fun to connect with everyone again! Go Nelson! Finally got a new machine after 3 months! Now to work. Thank goodness winter turns to spring. Be well. -janelle
At 8:37pm on February 11, 2008, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
Roger,

You sounded great last night. Thanks for joining. Please invite some others to do likewise. Go to the Members tab and add some friends also. Post anything you like here for all to see.

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