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Date:	16-Apr-1999 22:07:12
From:	atater (atater@koyote.com)
	Maybe someone can help me find the true answers to these queries: How old was Billy Strayhorn when he composed "LushLife"? Did he also write the lyrics to this tune and if so was this at the same time and if not how much later? How much later after it was composed and with lyrics added was it performed by Duke and who first performed it? I've had differing answers over time and am trying to find the REAL TRUTH. Thanks ever so much.

 

Date:	18-Apr-1999 10:08:57
From:	Kelly Hawley (khawley@aol.com)
	Bill, I really enjoyed your book, especially the jazzbo section. But how come there are no women subjects in your book?

 

Date:	20-Apr-1999 16:38:53
From:	dan
	How sad did it make you to discover that Sophie, your lovely and talented daughter and my goddaughter, was cropped out of the photo used to decorate the Milkowski page?

 

Date:	21-Apr-1999 19:00:49
From:	Tom Arneson (cflatter@yahoo.com)
	I heard a recording of John Coltrane with Cecil Taylor on piano and Ray Nance on trumpet, played on KPOO radio in SF. Can't find it. It might have been at the Appolo Theater. Do you know anything about this?

 

Date:	21-Apr-1999 21:22:51
From:	rod and teddi maclean (rmaclean@iweb.net.au)
	Just checking in Bill after what seems a millenium! You can thank Ullrich for finding your website. It's great and congratulations on all your important work. Have one novel out; one biography to 'go' and another novel underway. Political reporting is my game for the time being - hoping to get back to USA next year. Take care, Rod.

 

Date:	26-Apr-1999 16:12:47
From:	Terence Ripmaster (TRipma3036@aol.com)
	looking forward to reading your book/ I'm writing a biography of Willis Conover. Trying to get in touch with Keith Jarrett. Can you help? Thanks

 

Date:	27-Apr-1999 17:02:35
From:	Paul H. Henning (phenning@worldnet.att.net)
	Bill...sorry I missed your gig at Schwartz's...I found out about it the NEXT day! Must have been bizarre being back in the Cityside office, eh? I spent 14 months living in London and returned to Milwaukee Feb. 1. Let me know how to reach you...I still get to NY now and then. Congrats on the book...I promise I'll buy a copy!

 

Date:	05-May-1999 13:29:25
From:	Renee' (rclark@wt.net)
	Did Dianne Reeves ever record "Down Here on the Ground?" I heard a female version of this song about a week ago while riding in my car and it sounded like Dianne Reeves. This recording is not on her new CD, Bridges. Maybe she sung it on someone else's CD, if so, do you know who's?

 

Date:	08-May-1999 15:39:10
From:	Massimo Milano (maxmil@tiscalinet.it)
	Bill, I am an Italian musicologist and critic. I'd need to talk to you soon: would you please email me privately. Looking forward hearing from you. Take care, Massimo Milano _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ Massimo Milano MUSICOLOGIST / MUSIC CRITIC (Italy / Spain) e-mail: ______ maxmil@tiscalinet.it Regular contributor to: ______________________ JAM (Milan) JAZZ (Rome) CARNET (Milan) PLAYBOY (Barcelona) IL MANIFESTO (Rome) AMADEUS (Barcelona) IL SISMOGRAFO (Rome) DOWN BEAT (Elmhurst/USA) EL PERIODICO (Barcelona) CUADERNOS DE JAZZ (Madrid) IL GIORNALE DELLA MUSICA (Turin) Author of: _________ "RYUICHI SAKAMOTO. CONVERSAZIONI" (foreword by Banana Yoshimoto) published by Arcana Editrice (Padua/Milan) ISBN 88-7966-137-X *** soon available in English worldwide *** Info & orders: _____________ www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Bay/7748/book.htm www.kinet.or.jp/tanaka/siteakatuki/books.html www.sitesakamoto.com/whatsnew/whatsnew-1998.html www.geocities.com/Area51/Dreamworld/4438/rs-book.html www.ariesgroup.net/html/arcana/books/libri/88-7966-137-X.html www.internetbookshop.it/ser/serdsp.asp?shop=1&isbn=887966137X&DB=104 _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/

 

Date:	08-May-1999 22:53:20
From:	Massimo Milano (maxmil@tiscalinet.it)
	Bill, I'm a musicologist/critic from Italy. I'd need to talk to you soon: if you read this message, would you please email me privately. Looking forward hearing from you. Take care, Massimo Milano Massimo Milano MUSICOLOGIST / MUSIC CRITIC (Italy / Spain) e-mail: ______ maxmil@tiscalinet.it Regular contributor to: ______________________ JAM (Milan) JAZZ (Rome) CARNET (Milan) PLAYBOY (Barcelona) IL MANIFESTO (Rome) AMADEUS (Barcelona) IL SISMOGRAFO (Rome) DOWN BEAT (Elmhurst/USA) EL PERIODICO (Barcelona) CUADERNOS DE JAZZ (Madrid) IL GIORNALE DELLA MUSICA (Turin) Author of: _________ "RYUICHI SAKAMOTO. CONVERSAZIONI" (foreword by Banana Yoshimoto) published by Arcana Editrice (Padua/Milan) ISBN 88-7966-137-X *** soon available in English worldwide *** Info & orders: _____________ www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Bay/7748/book.htm www.kinet.or.jp/tanaka/siteakatuki/books.html www.sitesakamoto.com/whatsnew/whatsnew-1998.html www.geocities.com/Area51/Dreamworld/4438/rs-book.html www.ariesgroup.net/html/arcana/books/libri/88-7966-137-X.html www.internetbookshop.it/ser/serdsp.asp?shop=1&isbn=887966137X&DB=104

 

Date:	29-May-1999 10:09:47
From:	Sheb Cooley (scooley@mindspring.com)
	What's it like being a hack? Do you ever look back at work and get sick to your stomach?

 

Date:	14-Jul-1999 13:43:45
From:	Chris Lira (liraproductions@ibm.net)
	Have you checked out this group CONTINUUM out of (East) L.A. They are 9Winds recording artists. Been around since 1987. Have 3 recordings out, the next one is due out the end of 1999. Tons of critical reviews, gigs on the West Coast only - (so far). Check out their website. http://idt.net/ ~ochikubo/ If you'd like we will send you the CDs. We would love it if you would be interested in doing liner notes???? Please let me know. Peace

 

Date:	15-Jul-1999 23:38:36
From:	Mark Morgan (Morgan1M@aol.com)
	Bill: My GreatUncle (my mom's brother) just passed away in Arizona. He grew up in Chicago and was a tremendous jazz fan. Apparently he was a very close friend of Bob Davis who I understand was a jazz DJ in chicago for several years. My question is that my Greatuncle has over 1000 records and tapes in his collection, some of which are over 60 years old. I'm sure they are of value but my Great Aunt has no idea of how to determine its worth or to transfer the collection to someone who would appreciate it. Are you aware of a reputable appraisal agency that could assist her? If you are, could you relay the information back to me via email and then I will transmit the information to her. Thanks in advance for your assistance. Mark

 

Date:	31-Aug-1999 11:34:31
From:	Bruce Lindfield (lindfieb@royalmail.co.uk)
	I was very interested to read your comments on the resurgence of fusion. As an electric bass player in 70s/80s I too came to Jazz through bands like Weather Report, Mahavishu Orchestra etc and then delved back into their influences. I have now got into playing Jazz in local bands in the UK, but I can't find any people who are prepared to touch the idea of fusion. Fortunately we were spared the sort of "elevator music" that you describe, but most musicians who consider themselves to be playing in a Jazz idiom here, seem to me, to be stuck in the early sixties. There are notable exceptions, but a lot of the "fusion" we get here is to do with what I would call "World Music" - African influences in Jazz, for example, or the experiments of Jan Garbarek with Medieval music. Even the truly innovative seem frightened of inflicting a bit of noise on their audience and the assumption seems to be that anything that isn't played by a small acoustic group won't be considered as "Jazz" - I can't mention Stanley Clarke in polite company! I suppose I want to know how quickly you think this resurgence is coming and whether you think it is likely to export across the pond - my ambition is to play in a band like those you mention with real energy, but I fear that by the time the fusion tide hits our shores I might well be retired!

 

Date:	03-Sep-1999 11:55:12
From:	iannic BEAUPRE (JCARONB@GLOBETROTTER.QC.CA)
	HI BILL, I`M LOOKING FOR AGENCIES TO BRING A GROUP IN JAPAN AND ASIA. HOTEL TYPE OF GIGS. PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE SOME NAMES. THANKS FOR YOUR TIME. PEACE! P.S. I DID A RECORDING LAST SPRING(INCLUDES 4 COMPOSITIONS)...OLIVER JONES AND LEN DOBBIN LIKED IT! I`D LIKE YOU TO CHECK IT OUT!

 

Date:	03-Sep-1999 12:01:51
From:	iannic BEAUPRE (JCARONB@GLOBETROTTER.QC.CA)
	HI BILL, I`M LOOKING FOR AGENCIES TO BRING A GROUP IN JAPAN AND ASIA. HOTEL TYPE OF GIGS. PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE SOME NAMES. THANKS FOR YOUR TIME. PEACE! P.S. I DID A RECORDING LAST SPRING(INCLUDES 4 COMPOSITIONS)...OLIVER JONES AND LEN DOBBIN LIKED IT! I`D LIKE YOU TO CHECK IT OUT!

 

Date:	07-Sep-1999 20:44:01
From:	joe nathan (joebabe@prodigy.net)
	Is there no listing of teachers who will give private instruction in jazz piano? I have reached a plateau in my playing (lower intermediate) and need help. I live in New Jersey, but could travel to NYC if necessary. I have taken lessons from good players, but they don't know how to teach. Jazz piano came so easy to them. I need an experienced teacher. Are there any in my area? Joe Nathan

 

Date:	19-Sep-1999 14:25:43
From:	uhlmann michael (miggu66@hotmail.com)
	dear bill, first thank you for having written the book about jaco,it was great to read. I'm an electrical bassplayer myself and would like to attend a jazzschool in california. Which school is the best one in your opinion here in california and which one the best in the US?

 

Date:	19-Sep-1999 14:25:43
From:	uhlmann michael (miggu66@hotmail.com)
	dear bill, first thank you for having written the book about jaco,it was great to read. I'm an electrical bassplayer myself and would like to attend a jazzschool in california. Which school is the best one in your opinion here in california and which one the best in the US?

 

Date:	11-Oct-1999 16:38:17
From:	Steve Griggs (sgriggs@immunex.com)
	Bill, I am a saxophonist in Seattle an have just released my debut CD featuring Elvin Jones. Would you be interested in a copy for a review? -Steve Griggs http://www.hipcitymusic.com

 

Date:	22-Oct-1999 07:47:48
From:	Scott Thomas (scthomas@agency.com)
	Wondering if anyone knows what artist(s) performed with the french horn In the Still of the Night while a piano is playing Clare de lune? Please advise!

 

Date:	30-Oct-1999 08:56:27
From:	Malcolm Gould (musicandco@toronto.cbc.ca)
	I'm a music producer here at CBC Radio in Toronto and I'm also working part-time on a PhD in musicology at York University. At the moment I'm working on a directed reading course on jazz-rock fusion. I recently read (and was very moved by) your book on Jaco Pastorius, and I'm in the middle of a great article called "Jimi Hendrix: The Jazz Connection" in October 1982 Down Beat. I've also enjoyed reading your contributions to various music magazines, especially the late and very much lamented by me, Musician. I'd be very interested in reading anything else you've written on fusion-related topics - do you have a bibliography of same that you could email me?. I'm curious about your comments regarding the resurgence of fusion that are referred to by one of the questioners above. What were they and are they in print somewhere? I'd also be most interested in talking to you sometime. You're one of the very few writers I've read who seems truly comfortable with both the jazz and rock sides of the fusion equation and I'd love to hear your informed opinions about the current state of the music and the literature. Regards, Malcolm Gould

 

Date:	30-Oct-1999 09:24:18
From:	Malcolm Gould (musicandco@toronto.cbc.ca)
	Oops! Found your fusion comments elsewhere on this web page. Fascinating and encouraging. I'd still like to talk to you though. Cheers, MG

 

Date:	09-Jan-2000 12:59:05
From:	Bernhard Kanold (BKanold@t-online.de)
	Hi Bill, maybe someone can help me find a DICTIONARY of "JAZZ SLANG". Sometimes I have problems to interprete or translate words in use with jazz either with books or magazines. I would very much appreciate to receive any information. Thanks and good luck. Bernhard Kanold.

 

Date:	16-Jan-2000 00:24:05
From:	bluejean (blu050297@aol.com)
	where can one submit there jazz c.d. to you?

 

Date:	16-Feb-2000 02:06:45
From:	Neil Haverstick (stick@uswest.net)
	Yo Bill, Neil Haverstick here...man, you're hard to track down. You were going to listen to John Starrett and I play duets in Denver about 11 years ago, but it never happened...I would like to send you copies of my new CD...any chance of getting your mailing address? Enjoyed your recent Acoustic Guitar article on McLaughlin, keep it up...Hstick

 

Date:	28-Feb-2000 20:45:36
From:	murali coryell (mcoryell@gowebway.com)
	Thank you for exellent review of "2120" in the February issue of Jazz Times in the "bluetones" section. Unfortunately that issue is no longer on the stands. I would like to get a couple of hard copies. Can you refer me to the appropriate source? Thanks again.

 

Date:	08-Mar-2000 23:58:42
From:	philipe (jabac@uswest.net)
	Dear sir The man That killed jaco pastorius.You say he's a brute in the parts of your book I read on line. Ive been thinking about that. Yes i am both a musician and a martial arts expert my self, and just wondered if you ever talked to him.Just to see if maybe later he did come to see what jaco had been? He was #25 you say well its a long time since then. He may be a fan now i know no details of the night that jaco died. But that man is still alive I guess? If the man was excessive in his handling of that situation then the moniker of brute is fitting and he did wrong.But if? as has been my experience" with security and bouncing work over many years,he did what he felt was needed to stop jaco from hurting him or others, then brute is not the word Ied use.Just because I do, respect the f- in hell out of Mr pastorius,s work I know who jaco was.But sir this unknown person has been hit with the tittle of brout by you. Dear sir Ill end my thought with this have you seen the movie pulp fiction? well the image of security guard is used to entertain? in that movie It to me shows the aspects of the real things folks have to say behind most securtiy peoples back, to the max extreme and,even madonna gives her two cents worth in desperately seeking Susan.Then theirs run lola lola run in witch the roll of mr security is given I beleve its proper dow as a person that try's to stay sane when they our ignored to the max extreme. Richard jewel is the most famous security guard I know because of that stereotype,and those that do that work inherit that image. Most images of security people make them a fall guy one way or the other. I my self have never needed to heart any one because I've been lucky and iam vary good at both diplomacy and the knowledge of my ability's gained by my exposure at a young age to tae kwon do and a life of working on my self at all levels of development .Iam gled that I never got hit with the sence of gilit that mite have come to my life and reputation by being deemed a brut in print. If I had met jaco and he was being an ass hole I may have doun the same. I some how dont think so because my job was always to make things not happen on my watch and to read into the persons real motive for putting themselves in my way. I would not have obliged him by kicking his ass thats what he wonted and you learn to stop them before it gets to that place wear you most do something physically to stop them.I am #41 dyslexic and not wanting to deal with a hartless citizenry that treats me as a nameless worthless feeingless pre-emptive brute wile I am giving my best for you.sincerely mr ex-fallguy window dressing. p.s I do note that the person who killed jaco is not to my knowledge named In anything i have read.

 

Date:	22-Mar-2000 14:41:39
From:	Marc Siegel (dripdrip@hotmail.com)
	Bill - Hi, I am college freshman and jazz musician. My friends and I have all read and enjoyed your Jaco book and generally trust your opinion. Which is why I was so disappointed in you for your cover- comments on Mike Stern's latest album "Play". You said it offered "searing interplay by 3 of modern jazz's most influential guitarists" or some such. But there is NOT ONE SINGLE track that they all play on. There is NO "searing interplay", just Scofield and Frissel having a couple of guest solos. So, please email me to tell me if I am missing something on the album, if you were misquoted, or if you really just never listened to the damn thing. Thanks, Marc dripdrip@hotmail.com

 

Date:	11-Apr-2000 16:52:57
From:	michael dimario (mdimario@hobsons-us.com)
	dear bill, i'm a life long musician and a super fan etc. of jaco pastorius. as i live in cincinnati i'm curious about the story in your book regarding jaco's stops in cinti. to visit a friend to tape r&b music fr his record collection during the period of touring around with wayne cochran. i was on the music scene then and my question is , is it possible for you to let me know who this might be? i'd love to talk to said person about jaco. thanks for any help you can give. p.s. whats your take on the new steely dan music/ michael dimario

 

Date:	12-Apr-2000 15:08:09
From:	Michael DiMario (mdimario@hobsons-us.com)
	dear bill, after reviewing your writings here in a little more depth i'm even more curious as we seem to be on somewhat the same wavelength, what your thoughts are on donald fagen & walter becker. that is their catalogue of material, in particular donald's nitefly , kamakiriad and 2vn. as you already must know utilizing the talents of people like chris potter, cornelius bumpus etc. with their own unique style i believe they are surely one of the more distinguished happenings in music. i'm interested in getting your feedback. please email me when you can. p.s. with fagen & becker being interviewed recently i surely would think that it would be a wonderously refreshing inste to have them talk to you.

 

Date:	05-May-2000 03:17:11
From:	Edhem (miles_jr@hotmail.com)
	Hi Bill! I have been reading your stuff for quite some time: a (great) book on Jaco, articles on SRV, Jazz Times articles, Guitar Player, liner notes, etc. I think your taste and understanding of music is superb. In the same time, I have compiled some stuff especially for your ears, and I wonder how to pass it to you. This guy is one of the best guitarists on the planet and has been praised by people like Holdsworth and McLaughlin... Please just let me know where to send it and spare an hour listening to this genius. Thanks & regards

 

Date:	16-May-2000 18:11:52
From:	rob levit (roblevit@roblevit.com)
	Bill - I met you at the Montreal Jazz fest in 1998 where I was performing. Since then I have made several more discs, a few of them quite adventurous guitar wise. I'd like to forward them if possible. Congrats on the new book, ROB LEVIT

 

Date:	16-May-2000 18:13:06
From:	rob levit (roblevit@roblevit.com)
	Bill - I met you at the Montreal Jazz fest in 1998 where I was performing. Since then I have made several more discs, a few of them quite adventurous guitar wise. I'd like to forward them if possible. Congrats on the new book, ROB LEVIT

 

Date:	09-Jun-2000 17:20:48
From:	michael dimario (mdimario@hobsons-us.com)
	bill, its been two months since i have written here. do you respond to these comments/questions? if not i think you shouldn't solicite it. md.

 

Date:	13-Jun-2000 23:49:26
From:	Mara (Mara64@sinectis.com.ar)
	Hi, Bill. I've just finished reading your book on Jaco, and I think it's great. I was wondering whether there's a Spanish translation? A friend of mine is a great fan of Jaco's, but speaks no English (by the way, I'm writing from Buenos Aires, Argentina), and we've been trying to get a Spanish version of your Jaco's book with no success. Please let me know if there is one. Otherwise, I'll have to start translating it, being an English-Spanish translator myself!!! Thanks, Bill, for you insight and your superb talent in describing the life of the greatest bass player in history. I look forward to receiving an answer to my question. All the best.

 

Date:	09-Aug-2000 21:06:11
From:	Kris Tischbein (miv@reach.net)
	I enjoyed your comprehensive book on Jaco Pastorius, it was well written in every way, you are to writing about Jaco, what Jaco was to the bass. My question to you is this, I want to go on a tour of all the hot spots Jaco hung out, and played in New York. I live in Canada, and if I plan such a trip will I find the same clubs under the same names as you have written of in your book, or will I have to do further research to find out the new names. The one place I will be going to is the basketball court, I hope it is still there!! Thank you again for sharing your gift of writing, to express such a wonderful musician.

 

Date:	16-Aug-2000 08:11:46
From:	Pawel (pmarzec@poczta.onet.pl)
	Dear Bill, Your book about Jaco is absolutely great. Once I had read it I decided to translate it into polish. It took my three months and now, when the whole thing is ready nobody here wants to publish it. Actually I have found a publishing house that was interested, (they're a Jaco freaks as well), but they say they can't find the way to get in touch with Morgan Freeman Books to talk about a copyrights (they don't answer the faxes). I guess you, as a author of this wonderful book would be happy to know that fans around the world are able to read about Jaco, so if you have any ideas or suggestions how to resolve the problem pleasy just let me know. I sent couple of fragments to my friends and Jaco lovers and they were all totally amazed and now want to buy the book in the bookstores. I hope you'll read my letter and answer what you think about it. Best wishes from Poland, Pawel

 

Date:	11-Oct-2000 08:42:12
From:	Roseanna Vitro (rvitrojazz@aol.com)
	Mr. Mil* I enjoy your writing and commentary very much. RV

 

Date:	06-Nov-2000 09:55:51
From:	Steve Skinner (skinnersteven@hotmail.com)
	Dear Bill I am in the process of trying to get a documentary made about Jaco's life. There was an excellent radio series here (UK) which the BBC made and there is interest in doing the same for television (from me mainly, at the moment). I have written a treatment and am in the process of cutting together footage for a teaser trailer to accompany said document. A very kind man from Germany has sent me a couple of VHS cassettes of Jaco playing throughout his career. I need to get some other clips and some stills and was wondering if you know where to find such material (eg. the training video Jaco did). As soon as the trailer is done I can get on with the task of getting the programme commissioned and then made. Obviously the whole programme will be shot your side of the pond and I would like to talk to you on camera about your memories of the man. I enjoyed reading your book and hope to speak to you soon. Yours Steven Skinner

 

Date:	06-Nov-2000 16:28:14
From:	Dean Monroe (roman@cruzio.com)
	Hi Bill, Hey what a great review you gave Sista Monica. We love the "People Love the Blues" because we are her record company. We really appreciate the great words. Please let me know if you would want to interview her. She is working hard touring all over the world. She really appreciates your review, it made her day. Dean 831-688-0988

 

Date:	07-Nov-2000 09:18:23
From:	Steven Skinner (skinnersteven@hotmail.com)
	Dear Bill I am a London-based Director trying to get a documentary about Jaco's life and work off the ground. I have written a treatment which has sparked some interest and am currently in the process of cutting together a trailer from live footage I have managed to get hold of. With treatment and trailer I will then be able to go and get the programme commissioned (I hope). I am looking for more footage (especially the training video which has been deleted) and also stills so I can chart the arc of his life in a short one and a half minute trailer to whet the appetite of the powers that be at the BBC. BBC Radio did a series about Jaco so at least we have some allies there. I'd also like to interview you about your time with Jaco when we come to make the programme, if that would be okay. I'm sure you'll agree that his work should be given more exposure and also that his life has all the qualities of great drama. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours Steven Skinner

 

Date:	14-Nov-2000 06:23:04
From:	Quentin (quentin.bryar@reuters.com)
	Bill -- do you (or anyone else reading) have any news on the "Portrait of Jaco -- the Early Years" album? Eagerly awaited in my household.

 

Date:	05-Jan-2001 06:39:29
From:	Klaus Scharfenstein (klaus_scharfenstein@sj.com)
	Hi Bill, nearly finished your book on Jaco - just let me say so much: I listen to Jacoís music "with different ears" now! My question to you: There is a film project about Jaco by Blue Rider Pictures mentioned on the AllAboutJazz website. Can you give me more detailed info on that? Will that be a documentary or a "fictitious" (using actors) thing? Any schedule yet? Thanks! Klaus

 

Date:	08-Jan-2001 03:22:59
From:	pierre girard (girard47@hotmail.com)
	Hi Bill... I'm musician but not professionnal and above all a music and jazz fan... Very recently I was visiting friends in Lausanne,Switzerland.. and fortunately I had the chance to watch perform... an extra-odinary electric contemporary jazz quartet... named Platine Heidelberg ( drums, bass, sax and guit ) after the show I had a nice talk with the leader-composer, Michel Gaillard. this guy plays and compose since about 25 years and did spend a few years in the States in the early eighties.. ( he is an old friend of Dave Douglas, knows Bill Frisell, etc... ) I have the connection with him and wanted to know if something can be done to bring his stuff under better exposure.. ( some notice in your paper, gigs connections, agent ?... whatsoever.. ) hope u'll give me some feedback with all my best regards Pierre Girard

 

Date:	19-Feb-2001 12:58:10
From:	RON MILLER (ron.miller@fisi.cendant.com ronmiller@jazzreview.com)
	Greetings Bill, I just want to drop you a line and let you know how I have been introduced to many new artists through your writing and album liner notes. You always look for the positive spark that the artist have and work to bring their efforts to the public....not an easy task! My favorite aspect of your writing style is the historical perspective you give the artist within their personal journey and the historical context of their genre. If I had one to name just one factor that makes me focus in on your writing is the detail and sensativity you give to the artists, (particularly guitar players)where your are a reviewer and interpreter....not a critic. My favorite liner notes have been the one's you have penned for Al Di Meola and the perspective you give to the public of such a musical dichotomy a performer of profound acoustic and electric power compositions. I have offered a jazz concert review of Al Di during 'The Grande Passion' during the first US tour leg in St.Louis in November 2000 @ jazzreview.com and hope you see some positive influence! Thanks for the Spirit you exhibit for the music's sake. You are a true champion. Fine. Ron Miller Jazz Review

 

Date:	05-Apr-2001 22:36:33
From:	Brian Brooks (bmb@pangea.ca)
	Bill I would like to send you a copy of Change of Heart a new CD of Jazz vocals. Address? Brian Brook

 

Date:	30-Apr-2001 13:13:01
From:	Piruz Partow (piruzgrooves@yahoo.com)
	Hey Bill, I read your article in Bass Player magazine in 1997 about Philly Bass Players and thought you might be interested in this event. I wrote my thesis on the same subject. Give a shout out if you would like to read a copy. All the Best, Piruz For ImmediateRelease: April 23, 2001 The Philadelphia Bass Summit On Tuesday May 8th, Jazz Bassist Piruz Partow will give a recital at the Arts Bank on Broad and South street in Philadelphia at 7:00pm. This performance is given in partial fulfillment of his requirements for a Masters Degree in Jazz Studies from The University of the Arts. The recital is an integral part of Piruzís thesis on ìThe Philadelphia Bass Player.î He will perform with some of Philadelphiaís finest jazz bassists, sharing the stage with Mike Boone, Charles Fambrough, Darryl Hall, Lee Smith, and Craig Thomas. Ronnie Burrage will be playing drums. Anyone who follows jazz and its history will be familiar with the tremendous contribution made by Philadelphia musicians, especially Jazz Bassists. Piruz Partow aspires to join the ranks of these exalted bassists. He was born and raised in the Philadelphia area, and currently resides in Villanova, PA, having graduated from the Haverford School. He studied music theory at Hobart College in Geneva NY, and began his study of the double bass only in his final year there. He also devoted several years to work with James Stinnett of the Berklee School of Music and took graduate courses at the Ithaca School of Music. However, his most influential learning environment has been in his hometown of Philadelphia. May 8th will be Piruzís first opportunity to pay homage to the musicians and the city that has developed him as a young artist. Contact Info: (610)505-8927 Email:Piruzgrooves@yahoo.com ADMISSION IS FREE

 

Date:	05-May-2001 14:52:57
From:	Dr. Kyle Gregory (pastaboy@tiscalinet.it)
	Dear Bill, I met your briefly years ago as a doctoral student in Greeley, Colorado. You were in town for the Jazz festival. Having become acquainted with your perceptions and writing, I would greatly value hearing your opinion on a recording I recently completed in Italy, should you have the time and interest to listen to it. The recording is entitled "Sing Without Words", on Velut Luna Records. If you're interested please forward to me your address and I will happily send a recording to you. In any case, thanks for your longstanding support of Jazz music. I greatly appreciate your contribution to such a worthy cause! Sincerely, Dr. Kyle Gregory Via Dei Platani 1 Montorio (VR) 37033 39-0450558596

 

Date:	02-Jun-2001 23:06:32
From:	Patrick Bettison (flinnon@aol.com)
	Hi Bill, I've enjoyed your writing very much over the years. Thankyou. I'm an elec bass player, with frets and bass case(I've also been known to scuffle around a few other instruments). I'm mostly a jazz musician (worked with people like Kenny drew jr., Manfredo Fest, and Jon Taylor and Django Bates in England). Actually I am a devoted single dad most of all. Anyway, I have a project that I'm trying to get off the ground. I have no idea of what people would be interested in what I'm doing, as it really doesn't fit into any catagory. The music is all improvised and kind of orchestrated afterwards. Please take a small listen and let me know if you have any "helpful" thoughts. http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/257/patrick_bettison.html Thanks, Sincerely, Patrick Bettison

 

Date:	20-Jun-2001 05:57:01
From:	Ken Stemmer (kstemmer@stemway.com)
	I`m www.stemway.com I promote Jazz and Blues in NYC. Music starts early . Please support these fine Artist when in NYC. Thanks Ken Stemmer

 

Date:	16-Jul-2001 14:56:15
From:	Firebexar (firebexar@lycos.com)
	Bill, Really enjoyed the Jaco book. I remember picking up the paper on the day he died, and reading of him being beaten to death. I cried. I saw that you said that the book was optioned to be a movie. Way cool. After reading the book--and being a screenwriter hack of sorts--I thought,"Harry Connick, Jr. could play this role!" What's the skinny on the movie? Also, where can I find (in digital form) your liner notes for VitalTechTones 2? I liked the way you briefly outlined the transmogrification of fusion to "smooth jazz," the true opiate of the masses. I bristle when folks say, "Yeah, I like jazz! I listen to a lot of Najee!" Eep. The only act I can think of that started out kinda smooth jazz-esque, but metamorphosed into a butterfly, is Yellowjackets, whom I have utter respect for.

 

Date:	29-Aug-2001 00:38:41
From:	Ty Armes (fly_guy43@hotmail.com)
	Bill I want to thank you I have heard many different opinions from people about the book you wrote on my god,hero,and idol(in certain ways) John Pastorius. Im a bass player, im 16 years old, and have found a love for Jaco's music and himslef. Ive got in touch with Brian Melvin and Kenwood Dennard, both of them do not like talking about their days with him particularely, which i understood, butI would love to talk to you about him. It would make my day-month-year :) I attended Berklee this summer for 5 weeks, and spent some time with Kenwood,Im sure you know him quite well, what a cool cat!!! Anyways, Ive heard that John and Mary dont like your book, I think its beautiful,raw, and truthful. Im glad that someone decided to write a biography about JAco, and I think you did a great job. I share something with you Bill, 3 views of a secret is very specialy for me as well, theres many things about it that makes it amazing to listen to, but hard at the same time. You put it perfectly in your book please write me an e mail if you can it would be very much appreciated Peace and love Ty Armes Toronto Canada fly_guy43@hotmail.com

 

Date:	01-Sep-2001 13:35:59
From:	Gary Van Nostrand (garvan@aol.com)
	Bill, I was a Cop in the Greenwich Villiage Area 6th Pct and I worked the Steady Midnight Shift and We all Knew Jaco and We all looked out for Him on the Streets be it near the W 4th Courts ,Bleecker +McDougal,or His Home Base Washington Square Park Where He would introduce Himself to Strangers as "Jaco Pastorius World Greatest Bass Player"We were all saddened when He passed but were not suprised.Your Book had a very vivid Depiction of His Dark Times in Which We came to know Him well

 

Date:	24-Sep-2001 14:33:59
From:	Joel Newton (joel@joelnewton.com)
	Hi Bill, this q and a forum may not be the most appropriate place for my request, but... the Canadian jazz writer, James Hale, who says he met you once, just wrote the liner notes for the debut CD of my New York City based avant-jazz-groove group, the Joel Newton Situation (2 guitars, elec fretless bass, drums). James recommended that I send you a copy to see if you'd be interested in writing about it in some way. He was very excited by the CD and wanted to help me promote it (I'm still unsigned and need all the help I can get). I'd love the opportunity to have, if nothing else, your comments on it, as I've been a fan of your writing for a while (particularly the amazing Jaco book). Please contact me if possible and let me know if I can send it. Thanks a lot, Joel

 

Date:	01-Oct-2001 04:00:10
From:	Rob Moody (red_guelf@yahoo.ca)
	_Swing It!_ is a great book, but it will need a second edition, because you need to add another chapter. What about Avant Jive? Charles ("Eat That Chicken") Mingus, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, the Art Ensemble . . . and the immortal master of Intergalactic Jive, Sun Ra ("Some call me Mister Ra -- some call me Mister Ree -- some call me Mister Mystery.")

 

Date:	01-Oct-2001 10:24:39
From:	David Duperrault (dvd@svlg.com)
	Bill-You, your brother, Tom, Scott Cooper, my brother, Alan, Ron Raposa, and the rest of the 80th Street gang used to listen to Duane Eddy and other rock pioneers, along with Gillespie announcing the Milwaukee Braves (consecutive homers by Matthews, Aaron and Adcock) while playing Monopoly in our basement from 1959 to 1963. (We left the basement only to play baseball, build Christmas Tree forts, and lip sync to Chubby Checker and U.S. Grant.) My brother, Alan, gave me your great book on Jaco. I heard you interviewed on NPR on Sept. 30, 2001 in a feature on Divine Light, the compilation of Carlos Santana's early 70's stuff. How come you never write? It's only been 35 years.

 

Date:	01-Oct-2001 10:25:28
From:	David Duperrault (dvd@svlg.com)
	Bill-You, your brother, Tom, Scott Cooper, my brother, Alan, Ron Raposa, and the rest of the 80th Street gang used to listen to Duane Eddy and other rock pioneers, along with Gillespie announcing the Milwaukee Braves (consecutive homers by Matthews, Aaron and Adcock) while playing Monopoly in our basement from 1959 to 1963. (We left the basement only to play baseball, build Christmas Tree forts, and lip sync to Chubby Checker and U.S. Grant.) My brother, Alan, gave me your great book on Jaco. I heard you interviewed on NPR on Sept. 30, 2001 in a feature on Divine Light, the compilation of Carlos Santana's early 70's stuff. How come you never write? It's only been 35 years.