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At 11:55pm on May 24, 2009, Gottfried Laube said…
Hi OLGA,

LIZ, ELLA ALLISON and I got to listen to your new song. The lyrics seem to be autobiographical ? You sound great. Keep up the good work. We are wishing you further success with your recording efforts. with love and admiration MOM & GOGO
At 3:29am on May 22, 2009, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
Olga,

That's a very nice tune you posted. Thanks for sharing it.
At 11:24pm on May 14, 2009, Willie Ali Parham said…
Don"t worry about it, I still love you. Remember our days on the Strip, well I do. I hope to attend one or two of your outings. I'll stay posted and in the mean time keep on churping. Much Love ,Ali
At 2:07pm on March 3, 2009, Jerry Butler said…
Thank you for adding me as "your" friend!!!!!.....
Please call me @ the offc...757 538 3540...I have some GREAT marketing tips I want to share with you that will increase your network 7 fold!!!!...JB
At 12:21am 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 2:16am on January 1, 2009, Bruce C said…

Ohhhh My....lol...Diva, Bombshell, and Kitchen Goddess....sooo amazin' indeed...okokokok...you've got all of my votes...love your website and your musc...and when I get to the 'burgh next year , I'm sure I'll love the food too....All my best to you and all those around too for the New Year..be well, sing up a storm, and keep the kitchen full of jazz...love to photo food anytime...'cause ya get to enjoy the product aftrwards...I've had sme truly memorable shoots....exhibit A is a sesame grilled tuna with grilled leeks from the Mermaid Tavern in Sanabelle Fl. ...yummy and filling too...Happy New Years...my best to you.....always b
At 2:27am on April 23, 2008, Jeff Rosenthal said…
Hey Olga, How are you doing? I'm really looking forward to hanging.... I can't think of anything cooler to do in the galaxy than to make some music with you, Jason, Subha and Jay... must be my lucky month! See you soon and much love and good vibes to you guys! -J
At 1:56pm on April 1, 2008, Janelle Burdell said…
Well, now we've met....next to catch a wave and play!!!! Hahaha! So nice meeting you and your fiance last night. I enjoyed chatting ~ more soon, promise, -janelle
At 2:57pm on March 31, 2008, THE GLOBAL JAZZ NETWORK said…
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At 12:25am on March 28, 2008, Dave Yoho said…
Hello Olga. It's been a while. Hope all is well. Take care, Dave

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