[Dixielandjazz] Clark Terry

[Steve Voce]

Last night I was able to have a 20 minute chat with Clark Terry who, as 
you will know, has had both his legs amputated.
What a fine example to us all he is! I have never seen such spirit and 
determination to overcome adversity.
He sends his love to all his friends.
It is amazing that a 92 year old man is able to sustain the physical 
pain that he is suffering with such fortitude.
As you can imagine he has generated enormous medical bills and a 
particular expense, not covered by his insurance, is the
24 hour a day attention that he will require from professional carers.
I'm sure we'll all want to rally to a man who has given us such 
immeasurable pleasure throughout his career and who,
through selfless devotion to teaching young people, has made jazz a 
better place. Over the years Clark has quietly helped
anyone in trouble (I will never forget, for example,  the care and 
devotion that Clark showed anonymously to Buck Clayton
during the last years of Buck's life).
People in the USA should look at Clark's web site (just type 'Clark 
Terry' into Google) where you can find how to donate whilst taking 
advantage of American tax laws.
People outside America can transfer contributions to

Clark Terry Special Account
Simmons First National Bank
501 South Main Street
Pine Bluff
AR 71601
U S A

Bank routing number is 08 2900432
Account number is 11-170-601
Phone number (001) 870-541-1000
Bank officer is Vice president Lulu Mitchell in case help is needed.
Any other officer can help in case Ms Mitchell is not available.
If anyone wishes to send a cheque (check!) direct to Clark via his wife 
Gwen they can contact me for her address.

Steve Voce