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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1655 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 6:06 pm: �� | ��� |
September 12 & 13, 2004....... Jimmy was invited to be a judge at the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Vocals, he's done it once before 12 years ago. Its was very interesting, everyone stayed at the Watergate Hotel, 1st. day's judging took place at the Smithsonian, 2nd. day's judging, rehersals, show, & after cast party took place at the Kennedy Center, there was also a reception at the State Department. The competition was feirce, lots of talented singers in their 20's, of the finalists there were two males and eleven female vocalists!! Here is some memorbilia and photos of all the participants, stating with the institute's booklet:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1656 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 6:08 pm: �� | ��� |
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1657 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 6:09 pm: �� | ��� |
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1658 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 6:11 pm: �� | ��� |
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1659 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 6:13 pm: �� | ��� |
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1660 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 6:14 pm: �� | ��� |
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1661 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 6:15 pm: �� | ��� |
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1662 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 6:16 pm: �� | ��� |
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1663 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 6:17 pm: �� | ��� |
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1664 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 6:18 pm: �� | ��� |
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1665 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 6:19 pm: �� | ��� |
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1666 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 6:20 pm: �� | ��� |
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1667 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 6:22 pm: �� | ��� |
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1668 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 6:23 pm: �� | ��� |
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1669 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 6:24 pm: �� | ��� |
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1670 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 6:28 pm: �� | ��� |
A car picked us up at Dulles and drove us to the Watergate Hotel where all the Artist's stayed, here's some memorabilia & photos from the Watergate:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1671 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 6:29 pm: �� | ��� |
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1672 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 6:31 pm: �� | ��� |
Views from our terrace of the Patomac:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1673 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 6:33 pm: �� | ��� |
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1674 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 6:35 pm: �� | ��� |
Sunset:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1675 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 6:36 pm: �� | ��� |
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1676 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 6:38 pm: �� | ��� |
Jimmy being interviewed by National Public Radio:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1677 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 6:40 pm: �� | ��� |
While Jimmy ate lunch, I had visions of diving in the pool from our terrace, lol!
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1678 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 6:42 pm: �� | ��� |
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1679 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 6:44 pm: �� | ��� |
Jimmy being interviewed for Black Entertainment Television (BET):
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1680 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 6:45 pm: �� | ��� |
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1681 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 6:48 pm: �� | ��� |
While waiting for our drivers at the hotel, I shot these photos... Here is Flora Purim & Kurt Elling:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1682 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 6:50 pm: �� | ��� |
DeeDee Bridgewater & her sister Rhonda:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1683 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 6:54 pm: �� | ��� |
Info Packet and invitation to State Department:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1684 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 6:56 pm: �� | ��� |
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1685 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 6:58 pm: �� | ��� |
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1686 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 7:00 pm: �� | ��� |
Other enclosed info in invitation:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1687 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 7:02 pm: �� | ��� |
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1688 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 7:04 pm: �� | ��� |
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1689 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 7:06 pm: �� | ��� |
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1690 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 7:07 pm: �� | ��� |
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1691 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 7:09 pm: �� | ��� |
Program for Judging at the Smithsonian:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1692 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 7:11 pm: �� | ��� |
Backstage badges:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1693 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 7:13 pm: �� | ��� |
Stage shots at the Smithsonian Museum:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1694 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 7:16 pm: �� | ��� |
Billy Dee Williams, Herbie Hancock, & Thelonious Monk, Jr. were the MC's:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1695 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 7:17 pm: �� | ��� |
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1696 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 7:21 pm: �� | ��� |
Our assistant Rod took these photos of Jimmy & I with Billy Dee & TS Monk, but unfortately he cut their heads off, oh no not Billy's!! Ouch!!
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1697 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 7:22 pm: �� | ��� |
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1698 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 7:24 pm: �� | ��� |
I took this one of the georgeous Billy:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1699 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 7:25 pm: �� | ��� |
T.S. Monk, Jr.:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1700 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 7:31 pm: �� | ��� |
Herbie Hancock embraces Jimmy:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1701 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 7:32 pm: �� | ��� |
Flora Purim:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1702 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 7:34 pm: �� | ��� |
Back at the hotel, Rod cut off heads again, this time Wayne Sorter & Billy Taylor:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1703 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 7:38 pm: �� | ��� |
Wayne Shorter:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1704 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 7:39 pm: �� | ��� |
Herbie Hancock:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1705 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 7:41 pm: �� | ��� |
Rehersals at the Kennedy Center:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1706 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 7:44 pm: �� | ��� |
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1707 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 7:46 pm: �� | ��� |
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1708 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 7:47 pm: �� | ��� |
DeeDee backstage:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1709 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 7:51 pm: �� | ��� |
Al Jarreau had kisses & hugs for Jimmy:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1710 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 7:52 pm: �� | ��� |
Al & Flora going over the music:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1711 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 7:56 pm: �� | ��� |
Jimmy Heath & Jimmy:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1712 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 7:58 pm: �� | ��� |
Jimmy & Terrence Blanchard:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1713 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 8:00 pm: �� | ��� |
Some more Thelonious Monk memorbilia:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1714 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 8:03 pm: �� | ��� |
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1715 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 8:05 pm: �� | ��� |
Photo I took of the Washington Monument, it looked like the heavens were opening up:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1716 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 8:08 pm: �� | ��� |
At the State Department there was a reception line for Colin Powell. The man was very gracious. Here he has Quincy's ear:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1717 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 8:10 pm: �� | ��� |
Jimmy, Quincy, Wayne Shorter, & Jimmy Heath all greet Clark Terry:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1718 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 8:14 pm: �� | ��� |
Jimmy Heath & his wife Mona talk to one of the contestants:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1719 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 8:19 pm: �� | ��� |
Picking the winners in the Judge's room, I took this shot of Rhonda (DeeDee's sister), Coyote(Al Jarreau's brother-in-law) & DeeDee:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1720 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 8:22 pm: �� | ��� |
DeeDee, Jimmy, & Kurt:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1721 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 8:25 pm: �� | ��� |
Al, Coyote, Rod, & Rhonda:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1722 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 8:28 pm: �� | ��� |
Playbill from the Kennedy Center:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1723 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 8:29 pm: �� | ��� |
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1724 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 8:33 pm: �� | ��� |
Above & below about the Judges in the Playbill:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1725 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 8:37 pm: �� | ��� |
Photo I took of Billy Dee, isn't he hot girls !
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1726 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 8:39 pm: �� | ��� |
"Q" shows Jimmy some love:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1727 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 8:42 pm: �� | ��� |
Embraceable:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1728 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 8:43 pm: �� | ��� |
Billy Taylor & "Q":
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1729 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 8:50 pm: �� | ��� |
Jimmy couldn't believe how heavy "Q" had gotten, he almost didn't recognize him. Man can that cat eat, he sat near food everywhere we went, lol! :
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1730 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 8:55 pm: �� | ��� |
Jimmy couldn't believe how heavy "Q" had gotten, he almost didn't recognize him. Man can that cat eat, he sat near food everywhere we went, lol! :
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1731 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 9:01 pm: �� | ��� |
Oops sorry something got screwed up in the last post. Here's Jimmy with the 1st. place winner in the vocals competition at the cast party, man could she blow, her name is Gretchen Parlato:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1732 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 9:19 pm: �� | ��� |
On this page 2nd. Place Winner Kellylee Evans:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1733 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 9:22 pm: �� | ��� |
On this page 3rd. Place Winner Robin McKelle and 1st. Place Winner Gretchen Parlato:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1734 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 9:24 pm: �� | ��� |
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1735 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 9:28 pm: �� | ��� |
The competition was so good the Judge's asked that there could be a 4th. Place Winner included in this year's competition, they all get scholarships and money. Here is the 4th. Place Winner Charenee Wade:
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1736 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 9:32 pm: �� | ��� |
It was an amazing two day event, 1st. Class all the way. It was good to see my girl DeeDee Bridgewater who now resides in Nevada, also cool to meet my favorite actor Billy Dee!! That about covers it. S.S. |
SisDetroit (sis) 6-Zenith Username: sis
Post Number: 593 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.43.206.95
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 9:37 pm: �� | ��� |
Soul Sister - You are truly a Soulful Detroit Member. The way you share with us, all of those pics, and programs on most of Jimmy's shows, takes a great deal of work. Just fabulous. Thank you for sharing with us, and letting us see all the love given to Jimmy by you as well as others. I hope the hug you gave "Q" was big enough to share with me. |
Dinelle (dinelle_watson) 5-Doyen Username: dinelle_watson
Post Number: 304 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 65.6.77.106
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 9:38 pm: �� | ��� |
Great pictures, Jeanie. I especially like the pictures of your husband with Billy Dee Williams. |
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1737 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 9:44 pm: �� | ��� |
Forgot to mention Senator Orrin Hatch was at Kennedy Center to and said hello to me backstage, he's a big jazz fan and supporter. Re: The Competition...the 1st. place winner was the most versitile, jazziest, could scat, and knew how to use her voice. The 2nd. place winner was a real showwoman on stage, knew how to work the audience and interact the best with the band, she was quite impressive but didn't have the vocals of the other three. The 3rd. place winner was a real pro, has a great career ahead of her, they all do tho, but she had amazing vocals and could stop you in your tracks with a ballad. The 4th. place winner was given a special spot because of her talent, she had great presentation and too was jazzy but just didn't come across as strong as the others. We'll probably be hearing from all these young ladies in the future, I'm sure. S.S. |
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1738 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 9:54 pm: �� | ��� |
Wow you guys are quick!!LOL!! SisD; Thanks for your kind words, your always a good supporter of these types of crazy things,lol! You bet there is enough huggin' with that big man for you too!! Dinelle; Thanks, glad you enjoyed them, just wish the photos of Billy came out better! I hope everyone in your family was spared from the wrath of Hurricane Ivan, I was thinking about you way down there in New Orleans. S.S. |
Dinelle (dinelle_watson) 5-Doyen Username: dinelle_watson
Post Number: 306 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 65.6.77.106
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 10:04 pm: �� | ��� |
Don't worry. We're all okay. |
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1739 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 10:33 pm: �� | ��� |
Hey Dinelle; I'm happy to hear the good news!! S.S. |
Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 6-Zenith Username: juicefree20
Post Number: 2407 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.46.184.162
| Posted on Sunday, September 19, 2004 - 3:49 am: �� | ��� |
Hey Soul Sister, You two just never take a break do y'all??? I'm starting to sweat from looking at all of the pictures of Jimmys' appearances from this month alone As always, it's great to see Jimmy doing his thing & man, tell Jimmy to send me a bottle of that youth elixir. I've got two knees that constantly argue with me By the way, tell Mr. Q that a guy named Juice thinks that it would be really nice to see him produce a lil' sumthin' sumthin' on Jimmy. Quincy can sure write some charts & him & Jimmy together would sound pretty damned good! Don't'cha think??? Keep it coming & tell Jimmy that both Mom & I send our love & even though you kabonngged me, we send you our love also Keep on truckin, baby!!! (Message edited by juicefree20 on September 19, 2004) |
David Meikle (david_meikle) 5-Doyen Username: david_meikle
Post Number: 398 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 62.252.128.19
| Posted on Sunday, September 19, 2004 - 6:41 am: �� | ��� |
SoulSister You guys keep some serious company. Or maybe the others do It is no surprise that you are so proud of Jimmy. Thanks for your efforts in loading these images. David |
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1740 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Sunday, September 19, 2004 - 11:55 am: �� | ��� |
Morning Juice; Yea, it's something Jimmy would have liked happen but he would never impose himself on a friend. Had I been in the picture ten years or so ago I would have made it happen, but sadly now it's way too late. I was told when we were in LA last July that Q's doctor's will no longer allow him to go into the studio anymore, he cannot work. I had to find out for myself so I asked him about it, he confirmed that the doctor's will no longer allow him in the studio. Too bad, it would have been great to see them do something together again after all these years. Funny thing, "Q" changed the script he was to read on stage at the Kennedy Center. He added the story of he & Jimmy when they had to sleep with dead bodies one night in Virginia in a funeral home in 1952 because there was no other housing or rooms available. This was while they were on tour with Lionel Hampton and they were roommates. The funeral director was also a promoter, lol!! Jimmy said He & Q were the shortest and skinniest guys in the group, all the rest were big men, that's why he couldn't believe how heavy Q got, though he's still short, now shorter than Jimmy, since Jimmy grew 8 inches taller in his late thirties!! Thanks for the love J, we send it right back to you & your beautiful Mom. Hi David; Thank you and your welcome. It was great fun! Yea, sometimes the company and old friends Jimmy draws around him is amazing to witness and be a part of. S.S. |
Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 6-Zenith Username: juicefree20
Post Number: 2415 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.46.184.162
| Posted on Sunday, September 19, 2004 - 12:21 pm: �� | ��� |
Hi Soul Sister, I wasn't aware that Q couldn't work anymore! I'm very sorry to hear that! That would have been a pretty good collaboration & I'm sorry to learn that is no longer a possibility. David made a pretty good point there. I bet that in his wildest dreams, Jimmy never dreamed of all of this happening. I'm still waiting for the movie & like I said that night, there is only one entertainer who could do the part justice. I know that many will laugh at my choice......PRINCE. I know that some will think that I've been KABONGGED once too often for saying that. However, when you think in terms of their backgrounds, the type of ambiguity that many had regarding their personas, as well as the way that many treated them, Prince make perfectly good sense. They were of similar stature & build, both have high voices & are sensitive individuals. Both stray from being categorized & dance to their own drummer musically. Think about it: was Jimmy R&B, or Jazz? Is Prince R&B, Rock & Roll, or is he Funk? These men simply were not easy to pigeonhole. What's indisputable is this: They're talented as hell, they do what they do extremely well & they are unique! My only concern is whether Prince could pull off the vocals. I rest my case |
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1742 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Sunday, September 19, 2004 - 1:14 pm: �� | ��� |
Hi Juice; My first choice is Terence Trent Darby, he looks closest to a young Jimmy in facial features, complexion, & thin build, but more importantly for me is that he can display the "emotion in his expression" of a lyric that comes across more than anyone I can think of like Jimmy, plus he's proven himself to be a convincing actor. Of course after age 60, on the comeback trail, only Jimmy could play himself. S.S. |
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1771 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Friday, September 24, 2004 - 5:23 pm: �� | ��� |
HI DINELLE!! Moe, Lady Mystique and a few others were getting worried about not hearing from you. I know you are busy with school right now and you told me all your family made it through the hurricane okay. Whenever you may get the chance please let the others know you & your family are well and came through okay. We all miss you Dinelle, but do keep up with your school work first. Thanks, Jeanie |
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1772 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Friday, September 24, 2004 - 5:28 pm: �� | ��� |
For those who inquired Jimmy's DVD "If You Only Knew", it has been postponed for release until possibly January due to waiting on the licensing of two of the songs in the film. One from the Ray Charles estate and one from the Charlie Parker estate. So we'll all have to wait just a little longer. S.S. |
Dinelle (dinelle_watson) 5-Doyen Username: dinelle_watson
Post Number: 312 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 67.35.251.168
| Posted on Friday, September 24, 2004 - 7:46 pm: �� | ��� |
Don't worry, Jeanie. Most of the time, I'll be here on the weekends or when I don't have that much homework. |
Moe (moe) 5-Doyen Username: moe
Post Number: 328 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.140.83.68
| Posted on Friday, September 24, 2004 - 8:00 pm: �� | ��� |
SS, As usual this is so fantastic!!! |
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1775 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 25, 2004 - 2:28 pm: �� | ��� |
Thanks a bunch Moe! S.S. |
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1782 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 25, 2004 - 7:38 pm: �� | ��� |
Just found out Jimmy was included in the Society of Singers "Great Voices, Great Songs".
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1783 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 25, 2004 - 7:41 pm: �� | ��� |
Track list below:
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Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 6-Zenith Username: juicefree20
Post Number: 2495 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.46.184.162
| Posted on Saturday, September 25, 2004 - 7:55 pm: �� | ��� |
Hey Soul Sister, Could you & Jimmy slow down a little? I'm getting tired trying to catch up with y'all WHEW!!!! |
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1785 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, September 25, 2004 - 9:36 pm: �� | ��� |
Hey Juice; Ha Ha Ha!!!Whatchu talkin' bout, You & Vonnie at the Beacon, how cool is that!! How u be buddy? S.S. |
Dinelle (dinelle_watson) 5-Doyen Username: dinelle_watson
Post Number: 316 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 65.6.76.223
| Posted on Saturday, September 25, 2004 - 9:40 pm: �� | ��� |
That's great that Jimmy was inducted into the Society of Singers, Jeanie. |
Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 6-Zenith Username: juicefree20
Post Number: 2499 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.46.184.162
| Posted on Saturday, September 25, 2004 - 9:49 pm: �� | ��� |
I hear that S.S. Everything's pretty cool, no complaints to speak of. Vonnie is a cool partner. Of course Mr. Eli's presence was missed. I'm glad to see that all is well with you & Mr. Jim |
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1790 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Monday, September 27, 2004 - 6:29 pm: �� | ��� |
Hi Juice; Vonnie & Bobby both are good partners to hang with, they have good hearts!! Jimmy & I are glad all is well with you & your Mom. S.S. |
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1791 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Monday, September 27, 2004 - 6:33 pm: �� | ��� |
We just recieved the "photo" below from the 'Vanity Fair Magazine' Music Issue that Jimmy did last year. Bruce Webber was the photographer on the shoot. Also below is a thank you card from one of the editor's involved Lisa Robinson. S.S.
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1792 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Monday, September 27, 2004 - 6:33 pm: �� | ��� |
We just recieved the "photo" below from the 'Vanity Fair Magazine' Music Issue that Jimmy did last year. Bruce Webber was the photographer on the shoot. Also below is a thank you card from one of the editor's involved, Lisa Robinson. S.S.
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1793 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Monday, September 27, 2004 - 6:36 pm: �� | ��� |
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1794 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Monday, September 27, 2004 - 6:38 pm: �� | ��� |
That was not the photo that was used in the issue but one of many Bruce had taken the day of the shoot. S.S. |
Morgan (leeway) 4-Laureate Username: leeway
Post Number: 81 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 209.104.139.161
| Posted on Tuesday, September 28, 2004 - 8:03 pm: �� | ��� |
Soul Sister, I know i'm late but...these are some great pictures! I am a HUGE fan of Wayne and Herbie, my oh my do they look awesome! Jimmy Heath looks well too!! I am also a huge fan of Kurt Elling, how does it feel to be in the same room as these folks?? I am a big jazz fan and seeing these pictures of DeeDee (I love her!) and Flora and Quincy and my man AL JARREAU! I think I would faint from all the excitement! And your Jimmy!! How does all that adulation he recieves from his peers make him feel?? Very appreciated I'm sure!! I don't want to sound as if I'm fawning, but I love those folks, and there you are with them!!!! I do believe I am jealous!!! Lucky you! LOL..... I think Terence Trent Darby would welcome that role Sister, long time no hear.... |
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1822 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Tuesday, September 28, 2004 - 9:05 am: �� | ��� |
Hi Morgan; Hmmm...to be pefectly honest, wow, I hope noboy is watching! Lets see.......The folks at the Thelonious Monk Institute were nice as were T.S. Monk, Jr., Colin Powell, Senator Orrin Hatch, DeeDee's sister Rhonda who's as sweet as Dee Dee is, Flora Purim, Wayne Shorter, Billy Taylor, all were down to earth. I love DeeDee Bridgewater, couldn't stand Kurt Elling (very imature and full of himself), the rest I could take or leave, many who have big egos or self-grandizing, for the most part when the camera is off they only want to socialize with the mega rich. So there you have it, should I say to elaborate more, that this would not be the place for it. Morgan, ain't nothing to be jealous of, they are people just like you or I, except that their job is much more public. Doing this is sometimes a great blessing, but at other times I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy, LOL!! As for Jimmy, he is humbled by it, feels truly blessed to be still here performing and grateful to meet up with his old road buddies again. Their love and adulation for him is an honor that he cherishes. Nite, S.S. |
Morgan (leeway) 4-Laureate Username: leeway
Post Number: 83 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 209.104.139.161
| Posted on Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - 3:24 am: �� | ��� |
Hello Soul Sister, I know what you're saying when you say that they're people just like you or I. Still, I would love to meet them,(especially Wayne!), and there you are, right where I want to be!! LOL I'm not too surprised about K.E., I've read some of the interviews he's given, (still, I dig his singing!) I have a (secret) crush on Colin Powell...don't like his politics, but I've always thought he was a smart, articulate and handsome man!! The importantant thing is that you and your sweetie enjoyed youself...thanks for your replies... |
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1827 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - 5:34 am: �� | ��� |
Hi Morgan; LOL!! Colin Powell is all that and he really exudes of charm in person. I agree he should go Democrat and help his people who need it, forget the rich Republicans,(chuckle)!! S.S. |