Date:	18-Jun-1999 16:19:24
From:	DG (jazzbo@writeme.com)
	I have many of Grant Green CDs, was surprised to read he was onr farakhans boys,how can such good music come from hatred?

 

Date:	19-Jun-1999 02:49:43
From:	Dawan Muhammad (qiblah@infinex.com)
	As Salaamu Alaikum! Just want to initiate communication. I think your father would be proud of the work you are doing. I worked with Big John Patton at the San Francisco Jazz Festival last year and we are planning to record some of Grant's music. Maybe you would be interested in designing a cover and/or writing some liner notes. Please keep me abreast of your endeavors. Dawan

 

Date:	21-Jun-1999 16:50:59
From:	Rick Hanser (rhanser@ix.netcom.com)
	About a year ago, I purchased volume one of the "Best of" CD. I was hooked immediately upon hearing the opening notes of "Miss Anne's Tempo." I've since gone on to collect everything from the Grant Green catalog. I'm yet to find something from the catalog that I don't like. Particular favorites are "GrantStand," & "Green Street." Finally, I picked up your book & ready it in one weekend. I found it both incredibly interesting & dreadfully sad. i think it's shame that only now is Grant Green being given the recognition that he has deserved for so long.

 

Date:	22-Jun-1999 23:16:01
From:	Connie Bryson (conline@home.com)
	If Grant Green died at tne age of 43 in 1979, that means he was born in either 1935 or 1936, depending on his birth month. Two paragraphs after reading that factoid, we are told that Leonard Feather cited his playing in 1938 as an influence on Charlie Christian. Who's proofreading this stuff?

 

Date:	07-Jul-1999 14:28:13
From:	a. thomas (ajtjr@netscape.net)
	IF YOU ARE EVER IN NEW YORK CITY, I WOULD LIKE TO INTRODUCE YOU TO A FEW JAZZ VENUES.

 

Date:	10-Jul-1999 00:47:50
From:	Jim (Jjt3cgi@aol.com)
	While in art school in the late seventies I heard a recording of "Giant Steps" by Grant Green. What album is it on? I am definitely getting your book. I recently started playing the guitar again after a ten year hiatus. Greens style is one I truly enjoy. His improvisation is so simple and straightforward that there must be a Zen to it. New guitarists like Mark Whitfield and Russell Malone are very good but maybe they should take some cues from Grant Green and slow it down. It is about time someone brought this brilliant guitarist to the front row. I have bought five of his records in the past year. It is so sad that Green and Wes are no longer with us but the music lives on.

 

Date:	13-Jul-1999 21:56:09
From:	CALVIN R ROBERTS (CALVINR@WEBTV.NET)
	SHARONY A THOUSAND THANK YOU'S FOR LETTING US THE PEOPLE WHO LOVED IHIS GREAT GREAT ARTISTS KNOW EVERY THING WE NEED TO ABOUT THIS GREAT MASTERS LIFE GONE BUT YET NOT GONE ANOTHER GREAT MASTER THE DUKE ONCE SAID WHEN EVERY THING ELSE IS GONE THE MUSIC WILL STILL BE HERE PEACE

 

Date:	13-Jul-1999 21:57:01
From:	CALVIN R ROBERTS (CALVINR@WEBTV.NET)
	SHARONY A THOUSAND THANK YOU'S FOR LETTING US THE PEOPLE WHO LOVED IHIS GREAT GREAT ARTISTS KNOW EVERY THING WE NEED TO ABOUT THIS GREAT MASTERS LIFE GONE BUT YET NOT GONE ANOTHER GREAT MASTER THE DUKE ONCE SAID WHEN EVERY THING ELSE IS GONE THE MUSIC WILL STILL BE HERE PEACE

 

Date:	09-Aug-1999 12:43:42
From:	Sharony Green (sharonee@aol.com)
	I doubt that Grant even knew Farrakahn. I think, as the book says, he, like many jazz musicians was looking to empower himself spiritually because of the overt racism he faced in the music business and the Nation of Islam seemed to be one avenue to do just that in the 1950s. You may recall from the text, however, that Grant never adhered strictly to every teaching of the Nation. There is evidence of his love for all people, not just black people. Remember the friendship he kindled with Ollie Matheus, the militant white St. Louis concert promoter, in the early part of the book? And the friendship he had with Pete Gazes, the young white college kid, in South Carolina, shortly before his death? But make no mistake, he had quite a love for the black race as evidenced in , among other things, his initial interest in the Nation. Ultimately, he seemed to have more than anything, a deep desire to follow the tenets of the Muslim faith as evidenced in his eating preferences and his burial desires. Notably, it was the black church music he discovered in sanctified Christian churches that ignited his early playing.

 

Date:	09-Aug-1999 12:56:25
From:	Sharony Green
	In response to the Leonard Feather question: Please tell me the page on which you refer to the copy error. On page 7, it reads that in 1961 Feather placed Grant in a six-stringed lifeline that BEGAN with Charlie Christian...This would suggest Charlie was here before Grant. And on page 8, the text reads that Christian writes that IF Grant Green had come along in 1938 playing as he did, the arrival of Charlie Christian would have been anticlimactic. But then it goes on to say that this is certainly hypothetical given that there could have never been a Grant Green without a Christian, Bird or Miles. The text suggests these three were definitely playing this music before Green.

 

Date:	19-Sep-1999 14:40:06
From:	uhlmann michael (miggu66@hotmail.com)
	dear sharony, I would like to attend a jazzschool in california,I play electrical bass. Which is in your opinion the best school in california,which one the best in the US? Thank you very much for answering these questions.

 

Date:	12-Nov-1999 07:56:07
From:	Delchun Williams (JEANZIE@.net prodigy)
	Dear Sharony its so wonderful to see you doing a good job. I knew this day would come that I would stop being so cheap and invest in a computer to follow your great writing adventure of many books to come. ps. keep n touch your friend delchun st.pete fl.

 

Date:	12-Nov-1999 18:27:03
From:	delchun willliams (JEANZIE@.net prodigy)
	Dear Sharony I never thought that you would be so interested in jazz. I am glad that you are writing about something that I really enjoy. you knew that Al and I had all the good jazz Cds While in college. OH thanks for keeping it real. PS. always remember to keep some George Benson in your CD player and never forget the concert that went sleep on.

 

Date:	06-Feb-2000 23:54:08
From:	Webster
	Sharony: I don't know if you're looking for another project but since you write so well about jazz and jazz guitarists I'd like to suggest a book project. Another genius of jazz guitar to check out is Chuck Wayne. He has almost disappeared from the history books but check out the newly released big band a sextet recording "String Fever" which has been just released by BMG in Spain (Cadence & Tower Records carry it)and his Savoy CD, that's more easily available, called "Tasty Pudding" with Zoot Sims and Brew Moore. By my ears Wayne is every bit as good as Grant Green. When Gillespie wanted a guitarist for his first be-bop session Wayne got the nod. Also, "String Fever" is the first big band recording fronted by a guitarist. His historical importance goes on and on. The two mentioned CDs are wonderful, don't take my word for it - check it out. Best wishes, keep up the good work!!

 

Date:	16-May-2000 16:47:23
From:	MICHAEL MARZIGLIANO (REDXAVIER3@AOL.COM)
	HI SHARONY. THERE IS THIS PURPLE PIE PUSHER CHASING ME AND I CAN'T GET AWAY. I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE THINKING, " JUST SHOOT HIM WITH A PINK SQUIRT GUN!" BUT WE DON'T DO THAT DOWN HERE. NOW YOU CAN EMAIL ME. I WILL SOON HAVE A PHONE AND I WILL CALL. STAY WELL. PEACE

 

Date:	24-May-2000 05:53:49
From:	GORDON FOX
	WHAT'S UP SHARONY THIS IS YOUR EX BROTHER IN-LAW CHECKING IN WITH YOU. HOW'S LIFE BEEN TO YOU. THEL AND I SPOKE ABOUT YOU JUST RECENTLY WONDERING IF YOU ARE DOING WELL. I WAS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING ON MY BROTHER GREGORY AND LO AND BEHOLD YOUR WEBSITE CAME UP. YOU'RE LOOKING GOOD CHICK KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK LOVE GORDON P.S. OUR ADDRESS IS STILL THE SAME.

 

Date:	18-Oct-2000 23:47:06
From:	darrell wiiliams (dwil9@hotmail.com)
	i would like to know any names of any black music critics.

 

Date:	13-Nov-2000 11:24:04
From:	Joe Purser (PURSER39@aol.com)
	Sharony, I have just finished your book and found it most informative and heartfelt, I discovered Grant about ten years ago at a low point in my life,Listening to idle moments Takes the stress out of anything. Are you intending to write about any other African American jazz artist's and if so who? Again many thanks for the book, and all the best. Joe Purser London England.

 

Date:	05-Apr-2001 21:23:19
From:	Ann Moody Meeker (meeknmild57@yahoo.com)
	I was mentioned in the book, a short but profound insight from a nobody...What Up Girl!!!!! Ann

 

Date:	05-Apr-2001 21:40:23
From:	Ann Moody Meeker
	And to Gordon, You could CALL somebody sometimes (Hee) Hi and hugs to Thel and the kids

 

Date:	07-Apr-2001 21:07:05
From:	Jene' Bush (jetweet319@yahoo.com)
	Hey Sharony April just let me know. I see you're doing just fine. And to Gordon..ditto..just like Ann said..you could CALL sometime. We may want travel that way sometime soon. Tell the family Hey from the St. Louis gang. Sharony keep up the good work, looking for your next book. What's the name of it?

 

Date:	02-Aug-2001 15:49:16
From:	Ann Moss Joyner (ann@mcmoss.org)
	I am looking for a researcher/writer to collaborate on a contract to conduct a study of owmen in New Orleans jazz from 1875 through the end of the 20th century. Would you be interested, or can you recommend someone? Thank you.

 

Date:	06-Aug-2001 13:43:46
From:	eboni johnson (ebonitjohnson@prodigy.net)
	Hi Sharony! Congratulations on your latest publication! (Remember me? Detroit Free Press Features - used to hang with Jamila) Last time I saw you was at a "Mae" signing at the Freep. It's funny that you're down in Columbus now. I moved to Atlanta two years ago. I've been freelancing for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Would love to hear from you if you find the time. Just send me an e-mail reply. Best Wishes!! Your Former Co-Journalist, Eboni T. Johnson

 

Date:	23-Sep-2001 13:25:57
From:	Henry Benson (editor@centralcoastmagazine.com)
	Hello! We just took lots of pictures of Lucky Peterson, Joe Lovano and Branford & Wynton Marsalis, and Roy Hargrow, and many other musicians at Monterey Bay Jazz Festival/2001. We create e-Cards for Musicians and Artists: http://centralcoastmagazine.com/postcards/index.htm http://centralcoastmagazine.com/postcards/hargrove.ht ml http://centralcoastmagazine.com/postcards/jonnylang/i ndex.html and Web presence for Jazz/Blues Publishers, Reviews and Festivals: http://centralcoastmagazine.com/timelessjazz/ http://centralcoastmagazine.com/santacruzblues/scblu es_index.html Full Info at: http://centralcoastmagazine.com/index1.html Sincerely, HENRY BENSON Executive Editor/Photographer