Welcome Wasson,

Nice picture. I hope we have 100 members before the week ends.

another nice one Nelson.

Thanks Dan,

You're the best.

Anytime, buddy.

Hey hey, Bass and drums.... Hahaha! How have you been? ciao, -janelle

Thanks babe, funny. Hey let's play! Maybe I'll see you Monday at AVA...? ciao, -janelle

I am glad that I had a small part in your jazz enlightenment. I hope to return to radio again and continue opening the horizons for new and old music lovers. There are not enough venues in Pittsburgh for the Pittsburgh performer to be exposed and appreciated.

Why do you want to remove the discussion? It's a good place for people to add their memories-in-tribute. The Post-Gazette does it that was as do all the major newspapers.

Is Mr. Arter still around? I really appreciate you sharing that with me. All this is sooo wonderful to hear. Thank you sooo much

Thank you Dan,its been many a year,i`ll let you know.

Hi Dan Nice to SEE you again. Yens rocked the other night. Did you find Bud’s ok? If you got a second I’ll give you the reason behind “Mikies Storm“. However the time thing is a joke, I can be long winded and tend to over express myself in writing when it comes to my drawings. So read below when you got time… “Mikies storm” is of a friend, to be more exact Mikie is a mother of my first girl friend. That one girl friend you never kissed but loved just the same. Tiffany (girl friend) was a wild child and her mother hated me to the end. I was just another thing odd and “anti-” in Mikies daughter life. Well Tiff and I parted ways for years; I’d see her as she was coasting for state to state living the pure hippie life. She’d always have a bunch of dogs and a dirty face. She’d say hi, hug and disappear again, that was my Tiff. Well I hadn’t heard from her in years, then out of nowhere Tiff calls me, she’s on the run. I’m still not clear on what she did, but its bad enough that the FBI is on her tail. One day Tiff asked me to transport a letter (convict style) to her mom -Mikie. I agreed, and stepped into a big mess. Mikies caught me delivering the letter, but was so happy to see that boy she hated to death so many years ago; it seems to be a recurring theme in my life. After Mikie finding out I still was in contact with Tiff we began a phone tag game for about 3 years. Mikie would call me asking about Tiff. After a few months she got relaxed and unloading these horrifying tales of kidnapping incest and suicide that plagued her family. At one point we talked for 3 hours, about how she was going to die. That’s were the painting came in. I wanted to be a good listener but I didn’t want to get to deep, so I began to doodle on a canvas. Mikie would describ her life as she battled to keep from going insane. One day it was done, both the paintings and the phone calls. All of Mikies pain, anger, and love just vanished, and a painting took its place. I wonder how she is doing now. Deep! You bet Dan.

Thanks for the add Dan, nice to meet you!
Kisses,
May

Ahh! The value of dating a picture. ;-) If you look at the enlarged pic, you'll see the date right on the left hand border (7.17.00). that was at the Monday jam session with Howie, James III and Kenny Blake.

What's up brother! See you finally got on your home network! I need to get your number so's I can come visit. I am driving in to see my son thanksgiving hopefully, my cell is 717-580-8532. Give me a call- kevin hurst

Man it was great playin with you and the main man Harold Betters! That is why I keep practicing, gotta get back to Pgh. My son needs me and I love it that is where I came of age! So I hope Harold liked my playing- he was strong! I gotta get your address so next time I get to Wilkinsburg I can drop by . That is where my folks are at! What was the name of that place , it was pretty nice?- kev

Remember that Coryell- Khan concert you went to? Here I am trying to play bass on Spain from that tour in '77. That record got a lot of airplay on WDUQ. At the time I knew who Larry was and never heard him but Steve played in the Brecker Bros. Band with David Sanborn. So I knew his playing!-kev
Spain Coryell-Khan

nice Kev

Hey Dan
I enjoy jamming with you. I was glad and surprise to see your page. It's a must known that I get my picture taken with my axe so I can look good like you (smile). Looking forward to seeing you this weedend, Garl

Hey Dan , what u up 2/

Thanx Dan! Just waitin' for my resources to come through and tweaking things around the house. The I can get out your way and see my granddaughter , help out then hang out.I am practicing good and enjoying it as always.

Dan, dig this.

http://www.greatdreams.com/2012.htm

gettin ready for outdoor?

Dan,this is woody.Do you have a phone number for Eric and Butch Jones.
I`d like to talk to them.Email me.

Thanks Dan...glad you like it.

Best regards,

Kennard

Playing at Tana with Tony again? He has a good sound there the time I saw him. He did not use a mike and the alto's higher pitch cuts through. Food was good also, had a good listen. Never forget your audience!- kev

Aw man I woulda came in for that! I am getting the tenor/soprano/flute thing together. I am thinking about getting an upright and just walk basslines in my free time so I need to practice the reeds everyday to coordinate them.

When are you playing at Johnnie's? This weekend? - kev

10-4 GOOD BUDDY!

LET ME KNOW NEXT TIME YOU PLAY THERE I HAVE NOT HAD GOOD ITALIAN IN A WHILE(JOHNNIE'S)-kev

Nice playing with you man!

Gotta lot of events coming up! Great to see you getting busy and keeping things going. I will try to come in for some of them.- kev

Thanks Dan, I'm glad you like it. It was nice to hear you again last night. You're sounding great as usual.

Had a great time sitting in with you cats at PD's! I sat in at Ava's Mon. and stayed till friday to sit in with Dr. Harrison at Hilltopper's 'cause I wanted to play with some Pgh. area blues artists. Was a good week , we never any time together off the bandstand though- soon come!- kev

Hey Dan,
Thanks for showing up on Sunday...once again, you guys really out did yourselves...I think we're on to something...smooches!!!

Hey Dan I might make that Caberet today , have to be back in the Pgharre to go to work mon morn.after next week I go on a schedule where I have two days off during the week and every other weekend off. Gotta look for a place soon Take care - - kev

Dear Dan,

Thanks for your gratitude.I'm a member.

I´d really appreciate it if you could take the time to look at my work and leave your impressions here or in the guestbook on my homepage- http://www.freewebs.com/miartemartagracielabressi- where there are more samples of my digital art works, engravings and sculptures. The web site´s in Spanish but, if you want to read the texts in English, you can access my Livejournal:

http://pallasatheneas.livejournal.com

You can also visit the website we created with the Belgian jazz musician Dirk Schreurs to make our recent video art collaboration known to the world:

http://www.freewebs.com/mindsofglass

New Website: http://martagracielabressistudios.webs.com/

Regards,

Marta

P.S.: Unfortunately, i' ve got too many contact on the network to add more.File free to add me if you want.

Red Ribbon

from sandy russell

WHAT'S UP BROTHER? Will be moving out here soon , will shout at you here.

Peace Dan Wasson. Tis is Remelle and Charles Lumpkins extending much love , peace and harmony to you and the musical we love in Pittsburgh. Hey Dan Kevin Hurst has told me of the positive inroads you are making in the sought after musician section in the hearts of jazz musicians. PLease let the music live ofrever.

He Dan I would like to check out Eric and Evita sat in Bridgeville or Frenchy's its it? I work fri night till 7: 30 and off the weekend- kev

Man I need to buy one of those joints and just live above and practice LOL- You checking in at Little E's friday? - kev

Gotta work also and get my truck squared away! I need to talk to you about the school possibly performing an 8piece thing I have.- kev

 

Hoope I catch you at Little E's tonight Wed for the over- the- hump jam session! Yeah brother- kev