[Dixielandjazz] New Orleans survivors

[dingle at baldwin-net.com]

Norman Vickers wrote:

>To: Listmates
>Re:  New Orleans survivors
> 
>I had a call from trumpeter Connie Jones today.  He and Elaine went to
>visit relatives in Montgomery, so they're safe.  Said he's going to
>Dallas to stay with family until they can determine what to do. Connie
>said that his son in nearby Jefferson Parish had reported in safe.
> 
>Pat Cooke wrote a note on a borrowed computer.  He was staying with
>friends in Metairie.  So, he's OK.  Didn't say what his long-term plans
>were.
> 
>See below-note from Mark Samuels of Basin St. Records.  He reports on
>several musicians.
> 
>If I hear more, I'll post the news. I think I posted that we had some
>erosion at Pensacola Beach and had 60+ mph winds but no major damage.
>All our bridges are intact. The Jazz Society of Pensacola office is
>without air conditioning and has only partial lighting, but we're making
>do.  Surely we'll be back to normal at our office soon.  We grieve for
>our friends on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and in New Orleans.
> 
>A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM MARK SAMUELS, PRESIDENT, BASIN STREET RECORDS 
>Many of you have contacted us. Thank you for your well wishes. My
>brother, Will, made it up to New York and my children, my parents, my
>girlfriend, her dog, and I are waiting in Memphis, Tennessee. We will be
>heading to St. Louis for a wedding this weekend, and are not sure where
>we will go after that. 
>
>As far as our staff, Jeremy is safe in Connecticut, Emily is in Houston,
>and Jack is in Atlanta. We don't know where Hal is.
>
>Kermit Ruffins, Irvin Mayfield, Ronald Markham(NOJO's CEO), and Theresa
>Andersson are all safe in Baton Rouge. Bill Summers reports that he is
>safe. Michael White is safe in Houston. Jon Cleary is safe in California
>preparing for a tour with Bonnie Raitt. Henry Butler is safe in Monroe
>and on his way to a private gig today. Jason Marsalis is safe in Japan
>recording with Marcus Roberts. 
>
>We also know that Derrick Freeman and Corey Henry from Kermit's band are
>safe, but haven't heard from others yet. Please let us know if you are
>ok out there.
> 
>Norman-We survived Katrina--Vickers
> 
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Glad to hear that Connie and wife are safe. And glad for the others 
mentioned.  Anybody had any word on Geroge Buck, his place and the Jazz 
Museum. We can only hope all of these people survive as well.
Don Ingle