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Read your article in the WSJ on Ralph Rainger. I belong to the Barringer High School Alumni Assn. and Mr. Rainger's son has been in touch with us seeking info on his dad inasmuch as Mr. Rainger went to Barringer in Newark, NJ. Our president, Pat Restaino, has been in touch with him. Pat may reach out to you to for any other info you may have as we are preparing to do a story about Mr. Rainger in our newsletter. It is a very interesting article. Thank you for it and a Happy New Year.

Just read your review of Blanchard's set at Yoshi's. I saw the band's last set at Jazz Alley on the 7th.

Blanchard made a point of endorsing the many programs, like the BISC, encouraging the audience to support them, and presenting his band as an example of their output. Yes!

I'm still sorting out my own reaction to the music that evening. Certainly an entertaining show, and really a treat to see Aaron Parks continued growth.

Here are images from their set: http://brucecmoore.com/pages/blanchard.html

Cheers,

Bruce Moore

Thanks for your post about Sonny Rollins' new album. I saw him in Chicago this spring and thought it was one of the best concerts I've ever attended.

Thanks also for your blog. I've enjoyed reading it.

Regards, Carl