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From: Dick Temple (richard.b.temple@verizon.net) February 8 2010 Great page, John We were friends way back on the east coast. Nags Head, The casino at Chesapeake Beach,Oaks Inn,They all had Juke Boxes  From: Nancy Kelly (nancy@nancykelly.com) Home page: http://www.nancykelly.com May 24 2009 * * * * * * * * * * * * * From: Nancy Kelly Home page: http://www.nancykelly.com April 15 2003 As we know Music is subjective and ones impression is truly personal. I am very grateful for John's kind words. My self and others with talent might be lost as we fight the cooperate take over of our beloved music if it were not for soldiers of truth like John Gilbert out there fighting for us. We now live in what I call The ''K Mart Society'' Our country has all but lost sight of culture and grace and appreciation of the fine things. John your words are the light that help guide my way down this dark and lonely path and give all of us some hope...And spirit to keep the art form alive Thank you John From: Judy Varnon (judynv@comcast.net) April 11 2009 I'm a happy jazz chick to find your site. Sometimes it's a lonely world, jazz wise! Thanks John. From: Ginger Berglund (v_berglund@yahoo.com) Home page: http://officialgingerandscott.com September 30 2008 Thanks for the great stories! Hope to see you tomorrow night at Denise's CD release party. Cheers, Ginger From: Panni (positano13@hotmail.com) September 15 2008 9/11/08 JohnnyJazz Enjoyed your cool site. Keep it coming. You have done an impressive and fun to read job. Thanks for letting this music lover in on it. It was most informative for me.The sound is wonderful. The ocean and jazz...who needs meditation? Thanks, neighbor. From: jacs aj (jachi006@hotmail.com) Home page: http://www.bestplanetsneakers.com August 5 2008 Great site, I love the colors, very informative. http://www.bestplanetsneakers.com From: Audrey Simanton (asimanton@webtv.net) April 17 2008 April 17, 2008Love this website. I have it on myFavorite File. From: Sunica Markovic (smarkovic@sunicamarkovic.com) Home page: http://www.sunicamarkovic.com December 24 2007 Thanks for inviting me to check out this lovely web-site. ... You have done such a magnificent job here! From: Kathie Nicolet/Chicago Pianist (klnpiano@aol.com) Home page: http://www.knicoletpiano.com March 20 2007 Great site !! Kathie Nicolet Chicago Pianist From: Bob Stewart (vwcbob@aol.com) Home page: http://vwcrecords.com August 12 2006 A great site. Thanks for your wonderful review of my latest CD From: Howie Campbell (howiecampbell@earthlink.net) Home page: http://www.myspace.com/howiecampbell June 5 2006 Was looking for info on Brian Murphy and Steve Brown, which I found here. Found much more, and really dig it, Johnny. You're now bookmarked, and I'll be checking regularly. Thanks. From: Anita Gibson (AnytaG@aol.com) May 30 2006 I was looking for some information on the Funeral in NYC for the jazz artist Johnny Hartman, But i did enjoy reading some of the other artists information. From: Edward Blanco (eblanco53@aol.com) February 25 2006 John: Good website, I read yor reviews. By the way I emailed Tommaso Starace and let him know that he should let you post a review of his latest CD and not be concerned that I had already reviewed it. As for your reviews on this site, I had the pleasure of meeting and hearing Michele Anastacio on a cruise last year, she's a great singer. In January I also met Carl Saunders and Andy Martin at the Florida International University Jazz festival for which I wrote a concert review and was posted on ejazznews in January. Have his Be Bop Big Band album which is one of the best big band CDs ever. Well take care. Ed From: Kathryn Jones (kathjones2004@blueyonder.co.uk) December 24 2005 Hi, I have just come across your site, while searching for an elusive (and possibly non-existant!) CD and I am very impressed with the depth of information, but most of all with the wonderful music. Thank you very much and best wishes from England. Kathryn Jones From: june harris (junejazz67@hotmail.com) Home page: http://www.junejazz.ca December 11 2005 Hi Johnny, Thanks for keeping my message on your groove site. Here's an update: My latest compilation From: Joan Free Osburn (jmosburn@hotmail.com) September 22 2005 Hey Johnny; This is Joan again. A friend of Ronnie's (my brother,the drummer), saw my letter to you in you column and got hold of me to get hold of Ronnie. So you never know who will read this. She and her husband were doing a documentary on Mose Allison, whom Ronnie did several albums with and -layed lots of gigs. They were able to connect and Ronnie went to NY and met with Mose and the couple and did their documentary. She wanted Ronnie in it since he was a big part of the Loft scene. Thanks and keep jammin'. Joan. From: Joan Free Osburn (jmosburn@hotmail.com) May 26 2005 I am Ronnie Free's sister and would like to read more about his playing at The Loft in New York. He is still the best drummer anywhere. Love your column. Joan From: Mark Miller (markjazz@earthlink.net) Home page: http://www.slidingjazzdoor.com April 29 2005 Great site! Notice you did a review of Jane Getz, my first piano teacher, great friend, and great lady! Could I send you along some of our recordings? I have a disc out with some great West Coast folk- Page Cavanaugh, Joyce Collins, and La Getz. Just heard Page out at Charlie O's a couple weeks ago, going again to hear him on May 16th. Thanks for the good word! From: Matt Zito (tones@mindspring.com) April 25 2005 Cool Site!!! I wanted to tell you that the Jimmy Zito that you mentioned is not related to Torrie or Ronnie Zito who was Bobby Darins drummer. Ronnie and Torrie are my Uncles. My father was Freddie Zito who played Trombone. He played on Kentons band and did the solo on Sothern Scandle. From: Peter Thompson (Peter.Thompson@aslf.org) December 13 2004 John Gilbert, Good to connect with a real supporter of real jazz. As someone privileged to call myself a friend of Nancy Kelly, the very best feamle jazz singer OF ALL TIME, it's important for me as someone who refuse to accept medioctiy in the jazz musicains to whom I listen to connect with others adhering to a similar standard. Peter Thompson, Syracuse, New York p.s. I love the phot of you and Nancy!!! From: Carol Mennie (cdm611@nyc.rr.com) Home page: http://www.domminasi.com November 30 2004 Hi John, Mennie thanks for the wonderful review you gave my new CD, and my husband Dom thanks you too. Carol From: ray passman (eliskral@aol.com) October 26 2004 I also produce such as eight cds with meredith d"Ambrosio,Diane Hubka,and two with Carol Ferdette and now working with Osi an exciting new singer.Her first release called:WHISPER NOT IS ON LML RECORDS. we are getting ready to record again.I am also co-publisher w of TWISTED over50 recordings.i will keep in touch. ray From: BOB HARRIGAN (rharrigan@tampabay.rr.com) October 22 2004 YOUR WEBSITE/EXCELLANT! I am the music advisor: JAZZ FESTIVALS/FLORIDA From: Sherman Ferguson (drumshop@attbi.com) September 13 2004 From: Sherman Ferguson (drumshop@attbi.com) July 27 2002 John, Baby...I simply LOVED THE WEBSITE !!!I can't wait to get more involved with you and your site. Also looking forward to your review of my CD: Sherman Ferguson's JazzUnion "Welcome to My Vision..."I worked and recorded with Warne Marsh,right before his untimely death.The name of the recording/CD is: "Two Days in the life..." with Ron Eschete-Guitar,Jim Hughart-Bass,and yours truly on drums.A good record.Please check it out when ya get a chance.Again...A GREAT WEBSITE.With good writing and opinions,and anecdotes.Glad to have met you tonight...July 26th, 2002."Better late than never..."later, Sherman Ferguson From: jack reilly (kreyljilca@hotmail.com) September 3 2004 From: jack reilly (kreyljilca@hotmail.com) April 25 2002 Johnny Jazz's enthusiam for the music is what keeps me practicin'. God Bless You. Jack. From: frank ross (franklinpross@yahoo.com) August 31 2004 Thank you for having such a wonderful source of information for all of us to share. From: Mike Melvoin (mmelvoin@earthlink.net)) Home page: http://www.mikemelvoin.com August 8 2004 John, You are running a very valuable resource! Thank you!MM From: georg Home page: http://www.race.at August 2 2004 this is definately a great site - excellent job !! r.e.s.p.e.c.t. greetz from vienna/austria and stay creative !! From: lenore Raphael (swinginfox@att.net) Home page: http://www.lenoreraphael.com June 23 2004 Hi, John. Just heard from another "Johnny Jazz" fan in Carlsbad..he loves the tune! Without you as the inspiration, the tune would never have been written. Please keep the jazz light alive...you have added so much to the music...I love ya. Lenore Raphael From: Pat Cormick (cormick@tcsn.net) June 7 2004 Hi Johnny: It;s been a bit since I updated you on happenings in our area. Last time it had to do with Jennifer Hall. Going forward, a new venue emerged Called the Hush Harbor Artisan Bakery in Atascadero , CA. Doing two shows per date,we opened in October with guitarist John Stowell, selling out both shows a month in advance at $45/ticket. Having these Jazz Dinners at about 6 week intervals, our next date was with a local trio and vocalist, sold out again. Feb 14th saw two sold out shows ($55/person) to enjoy a trio of Kristin Korb(bass/vocals), Todd Johnson 6 string bass and me on drums. in April (again sold out @ $65/person)we had the jazz legend, Red Holloway, backed by myself and local players. Then we had a wonderful NYC performer and a favorite of yours, Lenore Raphael, backed by Todd Johnson and myself, again sold out shows @ $75/person. Lenore absolutely wowed the 64 people who attended. And I don't know of a more rewarding playing opportunity. Next we will welcome a great artist, as you well know, guitarist Doug MacDonald on 7-3-04. Todd Johnson and I hope to afford him suitable backing. So Jazz is alive and well here in SLO. We are always trying to open new venues to support the cause. Best, Pat From: June Harris (junejazz67@hotmail.com) Home page: http://www.junejazz.ca May 27 2004 Hi Johnny, Once again, thanks for your article about my "JuneJazz, Chicago Style" CD. The album will soon be available online through "Puretracks" and "Indiepool." Thanks to your individual approach to writing a critique, more interest has been shown in my music. I would like to send you other works that I plan to record later. Meanwhile, have a great summer. June "Pepper" Harris From: Bob Florence (bobflo@gte.net) May 12 2004 From: Bob Florence (bobflo@gte.net) December 23 2001 It's a treat to have reviews and information about the locals.BF From: Tina Agins (Tinaagins@aol.com) May 6 2004 Hello. Very nice site!By any chance do you have Lucy Ann Polks contact info?I know her name was mentioned and thought I'd give it a try.I'm working on a project that involves her. Thank you Tina Agins From: Earla porch (earlaporch@yahoo.com) Home page: http://www.earlaporch.com April 7 2004 Thanks Johnny,for the great review...I love your pages ..the one liners are great and so are all the stories and pictures your site is tops all around!love,Earla From: sandy verrill (wrapsncaps@aol.com) March 21 2004 Johnny, I was a friend of Neville's at Fassifern and a frequent jazz partier with her as well. Have tried for years to get news of her from anywhere and until yesterday couldn't ! Love your site.....loved your woman.....she and I looked so much alike as youngsters that my brother, Bob, ran up and hugged her at Myrtle Beach once thinking it was me! xxooS From: NEVILLE ANN (NEVILLEANN@WEBTV.NET) March 9 2004 From Nov. 22, 2001 BABY, YOU'RE THE GREATEST!!!!! MUCH LOVE, NEVIE From: June Harris (junejazz67@hotmail.com) Home page: http://www.junejazz.ca March 8 2004 Hey John, Thanks for the great review. One small correction, on my song "I Want A Good Looking Lover" (on which I wrote the music and lyrics), I only sang. The 'Matti Oilling Boiling's Big Band played (with Richie Cole on alto sax) and a band member played the piano. I probably made one of my usual mistakes. Anyway, not only do you profile artists, but give insight to their personalities and what drives them in pursuit of their artistic goals. You also show insight about you and Mrs. Johnny Jazz' willingness to encourage us to 'keep on, keeping on'. Did I say thanks? Cheers, June Harris From: Harry Litwack (hlitwack@erols.com) March 1 2004 John Way to go with building a great site. You are looking good and I'm certain as energetic as ever. I saw Bruno DelGranado on a late night ABC program where he was the music critic. Apparently, he is well known in the NYC music scene and he works for Maverick. ( Could be Madonna's label...I'm not sure.) Be well, Be stromng Be Hip BeeBop. Harry From: BOB HARRIGAN (Bobhar32@aol.com) January 29 2004 May God bless you for all the joy/happiness you have given true jazz fans world wide!! From: Artt Frank (arttfrank777@yahoo.com) January 17 2004 Hey John. I really dig your site and the happenings on it. I was Chet Baker's longtime drummer and perhaps his closest friend other than the late Jack Pelzer. I'll be sending you my latest CD, "That Trio Thing," for you to review. Until then...keep swingin' like we did on 52nd Street during the late 40's and early 50's when I could walk in and sit in with Bird, Dexter, Bud, Tadd, Richie and all the other cats that make the greatest form of jazz in history, BOP!!! The book about me will be released sometime in April/May. GOD bless you my man. Your contemperary from the bop era, Artt Frank. From: Lynda Rosborough (travlyn@hfx.andara.com) Home page: http://noveltysalesmen.com December 22 2003 Hi John- meant to contact you a while ago to thank you for the great review of our album. So - THANKS!!! - It would be great to travel out your way someday, with our music. Things are busy now with the Holiday time - have you heard our Christmas Cd? - Lots o' fun there too. Take care - all the Best for the Holidays & the New year too. Lynda R. of The Novelty Salesmen From: Positive Music Limited (alan_bronfen@hotmail.com) November 28 2003 Johnny, you have an excellent website and our office look at it quite often. We are booking agents in europe We would like to get in touch with Mr Leviev From: John Hunt (watersay77H@netscape.net) October 8 2003 Just heard from Milcho in Bulgaria, says his interview is happening. I was there that day, remember? Best regards, be cool. From: Max Babi (maxbabi@vsnl.net) Home page: http://geocities.com/maxbabi September 1 2003 Hi Johnhy Jazz, Yr site is great. The stuff you're doing is great too. That's an apt definition, jazz was invented to torture the imbeciles... I like that. I too write for three of the five or six jazz portals you have mentioned i.e. allaboutjazz.com, euroclubdejazz.com and jazzreview.com. It seems indecent that we don't write to each other. Do write again. Tks a lot and warm regds from India ! Max Babi From: Karen Clark (flyingnun1860@webtv.net) August 16 2003 Greetins from Tucson, AZ where it is "chile pepper hot" during the Summer months. A friend, Desert Joker recommended your website. Mucho gratias senor' JohnnyJazz in creating the website for "kraaazy jazzzz nuts" like myself in listening 'n appreciating the music world. Karen-Tucson From: Big Game James (tropicssalon@aol.com) July 19 2003 Johnny, What can I say, always a pleasure to hang out with.You Truly are the hippest cat! From: Drew Salperto (drewsy123@hotmail.com) Home page: http://www.dresalperto.com July 13 2003 Thanks for coming tonight and for your note. I visited your site and really thought it had big time quality. You write your tail off. Thanks, Drew. From: Patrick Frase (patfrase@neteze.com) June 18 2003 Hi Johnny. I am a Wisconsin jazz musician new to Bakersfield, California. I like you site and hope to learn more about the California jazz scene through your web site and through what other jazz musicians and jazz fans post about the jazz scene on your site. Thank you. From: Pat Cormick (cormick@tcsn.net) June 1 2003 Hi Johnny. Wonderful jazz info site you have. Was delighted to see info about Jennifer Hall. Jennifer is coming our way 6-28-03 and will be appearing w/ our group at San Luis Obispo's latest jazz place,Z Pie Cafe. We try to balance our presentations between a fine crop of local performers and out of area headliners. After Jennifer's stay,we are looking to have LA's fine guitarist, Matt Aschkynazo in July. John Stowell has been here with us on many occasions. Bottom line: we're trying to expand venues available to quality artists who are not quite household names. I know you can appreciate that notion. Your area many harbor a vast jazz audience but here in SLO that's not exactly the case. Cambria's Charlie Shoemake and his Famous Artist series has been at it for 12 years and finally is seeing an well deserved upswing in numbers at his concerts. As of today, we were treated to a great show featuring the outstanding pianist,John Campbell supported by two fine local players, Darrell Voss on drums and Dylan Johnson on bass. Thought you might enjoy a little insight into happenings in our area. Pat Result of voting
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