Re: [Harp-L] Subject: The inimitable Toots Thielemans

[Slim Heilpern <slim@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I sure hope he's ok, looks like he just cancelled his US tour:

http://kuumbwajazz.org/2012/02/toots-thielemanskenny-werner-cancelled-march-12-2012/

Not that he doesn't deserve a breather once in a while ;-).

- Slim.

www.SlideManSlim.com


On Feb 21, 2012, at 8:36 AM, John Kerkhoven wrote:

> Great stuff... saw him & Kenny Werner just last week. He's a gentleman and his playing is constantly surprising. I don't know how he chooses his notes. He is no slave to melody but plays with the greatest respect for the melody. Also what really struck me is the liberty with which he and Werner play -- both individually and together. 
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> John
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