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Norman Simmons
03/26/2012 @ 12:08 am
Hi ClarK: How are you.
Tony Price
03/24/2012 @ 9:56 pm
Oops! I misfired on that last message. “Premature” is my middle name.
Actually, I am reacting to a message a little further down – where a fan said they had a CT tee-shirt they have never worn. It struck a chord because I bought one of your jazz camp tee’s in Edmond, OK, in 1992 – with a close up of you on the front. Like the other message author, I have never worn mine, either – after almost 20 years. I want to always have it and not wear it out. It is a respect thing, I guess.
There is a whole bunch of us who love you madly.
Love, blessings and frequent prayers,
Tee Pee
Tony Price
03/24/2012 @ 9:50 pm
Dear CT
Diane E French
03/24/2012 @ 5:00 pm
Wishing you a speedy recovery Mr Terry…I recently was informed that my great uncle, Timothy Jones clarinet, from Chicago played with your band. I was told that you not only remembered him but sent a heartfelt message to his funeral..I was deeply moved by your gesture…
Arun Dias Bandaranaike
03/22/2012 @ 11:58 pm
Was troubled to know of the surgery and the issues that go with it. Please keep your ” spirit” alive and well, even though there may be a weakness in the flesh! Easier said than done, for sure! But, your capacity for dispensing love and goodwill toward us aficionados, will and should also return to you in full measure. We wish you much strength to cope with the anxieties that have accrued at this time.
Am writing from Colombo, Sri Lanka. But we ‘hear’ the music loud and clear over here!
Frank McCaskill
03/22/2012 @ 4:13 am
Mr. Clark,
I saw you perform well over ten years ago in a little restaurant in Binche, Belgium with some Belgian Jazz musicians including Phil Abraham on Trombone and it was just tremendous. I am grateful for having had the chance to hear you live and it was truely unforgettable. I am happy to here your recovery is going well and I pray for continued recovery. My father is 95 and God willing he will be 96 in September. So as my family prays for him we will also keep you in our prayers.
Sincerely
Frank McCaskill
courtney sexton
03/21/2012 @ 6:18 pm
I saw you play as the featured clinician at the Northwest College Jazz Festival about 20 yrs ago. I was in the college band and had the pleasure of designing the festival shirt with picture on it. You played an amazing inspiring show that night. I still have the T-shirt with your autograph on it, never worn and consider it to be one of my most valued possessions. Thank you so much, you kick ass.
Dario Cellamaro
03/21/2012 @ 8:02 am
My dear Clark,
Just now I knew your healt situation… I’m very very sorry for this. I only can remember the days together playing both recording and live session… Me and my drums remember great fun to stay and play with you. You’re for me a great teacher above all for life…
I love you very very much…
With all my affection …. God bless you !!!!!!!!!
Dario – Italian drummer (performed with Clark Terry recording sessions in 1996 and 1998 and “live concerts” in 1997 – 1998 – 1999).
Carol Arrington
03/20/2012 @ 4:49 pm
glad your surgery was a success and hope you continue to feel better. One of my favorite CD’s was the one you made with Carol Sloan of Louie and Ella’s music.
Michael "Migueligans" Miller
03/20/2012 @ 4:47 pm
It makes me smile to hear your voice sounding stronger and stronger every time I talk to you lately, Clark!
Through your music and your heart, you have touched the lives of so many people, and it’s now so beautiful to see so many people coming together to share the healing power of love with you!
Josh, Noah and I send so much love your way and we are cheering you on eternally. You can bet your sweet bippy on that!
Love you lots,…and all that jazz,
Michael, Josh and Noah
sophla
03/19/2012 @ 2:05 pm
CT, your book is wonderful. Thanks to you and Gwen for sharing your life story.
Stay strong and well.
Love, Sophla
Barry Gibson
03/14/2012 @ 9:15 am
Mr Terry,
I thought you would be pleased to know that your work continues to inspire yet another new generation. My young son who plays Trumpet, Cornet, and Flugelhorn has a deep interest in jazz and listens to and deeply enjoys your work. Your style is one that he wants to emulate as he develops as an artist.Thank you for your gift and inspiration.
LeRoy Downs
03/8/2012 @ 11:10 pm
Dear Brother Terry,
I am just a disciple in the army of the music and I march to the sound of your horn. You are so very special to us in music and in life. Your music is more than just a joyful noise and your sound represents life, strength, endurance and a smile everlasting. Everyday you teach us and we don’t take your lessons for granted. Thank you for being the first light in this music and for carving out an infinite sound that will forever play in the hearts and souls of musicians on this earth.
I wish I was presented with music when I was younger. I went to approach an instrument and someone shooed me away. I never played but that did not keep me away from the music. I listened learned and love and eventually became one who played your music on the radio and talked about what the sounds meant to me. I only really spent a short time with you when I met you with Willie Jones III at Catalina’s here in Los Angeles. I got a chance to speak to your lovely wife on the bus back from the Jazz Cruise.
These are only a few instances but your touch, your charm, your sound and your integrity are just a few of the blessings I have learned from the man. You were first in a long line of beautiful sound. Thanks for teaching and sharing with the world and for allowing me to listen, learn and give back the music to the people through words and songs on the radio.
Brotha we love you, you are important, we care and we are with you!
LeRoy Downs
TheJazzcat.net
Stan Wojciechowski
03/7/2012 @ 10:53 pm
Clark,
I’ve loved the music all these years! I want to thank you so much for your night at Milliken U in Decatur, IL for National Stage Band Camps in 1970. We young cats really dug you! It was my first clinic and had a profound influence on me. All my best and again:
THANK YOU!!!!
Jeff Neu
03/4/2012 @ 3:31 pm
Dear CT,
If all of had your will and good attitude, there would certainly be more happiness in this world. Give thanks every time I hear positive news about you and say extra prayers when things look a little tougher. I know you will keep on keepin’ on.
I look forward to you getting back enough strength to pick up your trumpet again. I am certainly not prepared to not hear you play again. I have been blessed to hear a lot of gints play, but none as giant as you. You have the uncanny ability to sing through your horns. It has always seemed to me you could play anything you can hear and you seem to hear greatness. Keep getting better. We’re not done listening to you yet!
With love and respect,
Jeff Neu
Greg 'REBO'Bobulinski
03/1/2012 @ 10:30 am
REBO- GOD BLESS YOU. THANK GOD YOUR OPERATION WAS A SUCCESS. I THINK ABOUT YOU OFTEN AND ALWAYS GET A SMILE. WE HAD A LOT OF GREAT FUN TIMES TOGETHER AND HOPE TO HAVE MORE WITH YOU. HANG IN THERE, CT!
ON THE ROAD AGAIN, STOPPED IN FLORIDA TO VISIT MY 90 YEAR OLD DAD WHO NOW LIVES ALONE. HE IS STRONG LIKE YOU AND IS STILL GOING. HE SENDS HIS BEST WISHES ALONG WITH ME FOR YOUR CONTINUED RECOVERY.
HAVE ALMOST FINISHED MY SECOND OPERA, ENTITLED ‘THE INTERLOPERS’ BASED ON A SHORT STORY BY SAKI. HOPE TO GET IN THE STUDIO BEFORE END OF YEAR AND TRY TO GET A RECORDING OF IT. MAYBE IF THEY CAN HEAR IT, I MIGHT COULD GET IT PERFORMED SOMEWHERE.
CT, SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT RED H. AMD MAURICE A. THEY WERE BOTH IMPORTANT MUSICIANS IN MY LIFE AND THEY WILL BE MISSED.
HANG IN THERE REBO. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS AND I LIT A CANDLE AT CHURCH FOR YOU ON SUNDAY. REGARDS TO GWEN, A TRULY GRACIOUS LADY. GOD BLESS AND I WILL WRITE AGAIN SOON.
REBO
p.s. mailed you out a copy of completed Songs for the American Indian. Keep on Truckin’ Reeb. You are a magnificent inspiration and life model for all of us – young and old alike.
dick lowenthal
03/1/2012 @ 10:23 am
Dear Clark and Gwen,
The 2 of you are truly an inspiration to all of us. Your strength should be an example to everyone, in sickness and health. I’m away, leading Miller Band for last half of March, but I will check with you guys and come down to Pine Bluff and visit for a while. Maybe even find a place to get some pulled pork, collard greens, potatoes, like Faddis and I did when you were in Haworth. Know that you are in my prayers and LOVE YOU!
Michael "Migueligans" Miller
02/29/2012 @ 10:33 pm
Dear Clark,
Noah and I are sitting here (with Josh in spirit), smiling at the news that you’re doing well, and we just know you’ll be getting better & better every day. And, we hope you’ll have your AWOL tooth replaced soon so that you can get back to the business of playing your trumpet!
We cherish all the many wonderful times we’ve shared with you and Gwen, and we look forward to the time when we can all bask on Beech St. together again…
Sending you oodles (and doodles) of love…
Michael, Noah (and Josh in spirit)!
Paula Morris
02/29/2012 @ 5:14 pm
Dear Clark and Gwen, I am thinking of you both and pleased that Clark is doing well. My prayers are with you. Gwen, you are a true blessing. Much love, Paula (the figure skater)
Karen Makeba
02/29/2012 @ 4:26 pm
Dear Mr. Terry:
I just finished reading your autobiography and I cannot
tell you how much I enjoyed it, and how much I learned
from it….I guess it is true, you are never too old to learn. I first saw you in Copenhagen, Denmark, ( Long time ago ) and I have
been following your wonderful work ever since.
I had no idea about your recent health problems, and my
thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,and I know
that nothing can ever bring me greater joy than your music, so please stay as joyful and full of life for all of us
that love your talent and great human spirit.
Love and peace
Karen ( formerly from Denmark, now living in New York )