Re: Pete Pedersen

[HarpSPAH@xxxxxxx]

Yes Icepick, Pete Pedersen (this is the correct spelling) is alive and well
and living in the heart of blues country, Memphis, TN.  Pete moved directly
to Memphis from Toronto and did not stop in Switzerland or collect $200.  He
is, as you said, one of the top chromatic jazz players around.  He started
with the Minevitch gang years ago.  He has done all the arranging for Jerry
Murad's Harmonicats since their inception in 1947.  He now writes music,
arranges, plays, MC's and does stand up comedy, and he's a great guy to boot.
 He has a tape out but I don't think you'll find it in the stores.  SPAH is
proud to have Mr. Pedersen as one of its long time honorary members and is
pleased to see him in attendance at almost every annual convention.  You can
write to Pete at 1866 Court Ave., Memphis, TN  38104, or you can plan on
coming to the 32nd Annual SPAH convention in Detroit, Aug. 29-Sept. 2, he'll
probably be there as usual.  

Bob Williams, SPAH v.p.