Re: [Harp-L] an original song on Soundcloud in memory of Chris M

[rosco <roscoharp@xxxxxxxxx>]

Rob,
   Any compliment from a heavy cat like you feels great ... I think I met
Chris at a SPAH a year or two before that first summit at Paul's place. He
was holding court in a lobby alcove and I sat down and listened for a bit -
he asked me to play and seemed to dig what I was doing. We were both in
that Levy inspired overblow group who didn't exactly fit in with the blues
guys, and we bonded quickly. Over the years we pushed each other to be
better musicians. I REALLY wish he had recorded more...his passing inspired
me to get off my butt and get into the studio. We're not guaranteed another
day, hour, or minute - anyone can go at any time.


On Fri, Aug 29, 2014 at 9:04 AM, Rob Paparozzi <chromboy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

> Rosco,
>
> I met both you and Chris at Howard Levyâs amazing harmonica summit at Paul
> Messengerâs house back in the 90âsâ..weâve stayed friends at SPAHâs and I
> also worked with Chris on his World Summit with Howard Levy & Toots
> Thielemans in Minneapolis, this was a HUGE task for a young harp player
> like Chris to pull off, but he wanted it bad and he DID pull it offâ.Bravo
> Chrisâ..
>
> Chris had a heart of Gold and shared his harps and knowledge with anyone
> who wanted itâ.a great player that left us way too soon.
>
> Your song is a beautiful and poignant tribute and I can sure hear a lot of
> âChrisâ mixed in with The Rosco on the solo!,-)
>
> Nicely Done
> Rob Paparozzi
>
> On Aug 28, 2014, at 4:14 PM, rosco <roscoharp@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> >   This thread is about a song I wrote, It would suck if it becomes an
> > excuse to re-hash bad experiences with my friend Chris. I know he was
> > difficult and many folks didn't like him - it's in the song, I get it.
> >   Also, I would like to give very sincere thank you to the posters who
> > have taken the time to listen and offer comments.
> >
> > --
> > Later,
> > Rosco
> > <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1615357105>
>
>


-- 
Later,
Rosco
<http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1615357105>