Hey yall' I want to let you know I have a new sight and forum. You are all more than welcome to come post or get some topics going. I'm trying to get this form going a little bit. Thanks in "advance". Ciao~ Christopher www.jacop.net/chris.html (go down to the bottom of the page under "contact" you should see the forum link. Thanks!)

Hello sir I'm afraid I'm not familiar with your work but I'm trying to locate family memebers and I was wondering if you know how far back the name Dennard goes all I know is my father Geary A. Dennard is as far back as I can go he lives in West Palm Beach Florida I 'm only 16 and I'm just trying to find my history if you could give me any help I would be greatful.

I recently sent an email to Kenwood and thought I should share with everyone. ******************** NB: I REALLY dig the beats on "Pyramidal Vision" and "Joyous Lake". PV always makes me think of Sesame Street for some reason. Anyway, to my questions, I noticed that record was recorded very quickly and sounds nice and raw. How many takes, if you remember, did it take to get those down and were they played with everyone together? KD: I think on one or two rare occasions we did two or three takes of a given song, but by and large even when we did multiple takes we chose the first take with the powerful life energy and spontenaity as the "keeper" NB: Also, when ya'll got back together for "Stone Blue", why was Mark Leonard not included. KD: Hmmm... well James Genus was hired for the session... I don't know why... I had never heard of James Genus before Stone Blue! :-) He did a great job and I have heard some of his other work subsequently and I am a fan of his bass playing. However, on the other hand, dude, NOTHING can take away the beauty of what Mark Leonard, Delmar Brown, Kenwood Dennard, and Pat Martino accomplished on Joyous Lake! And those road gigs we did back then in 1976 stand as treasures in my memory! Hats off to Mark Leonard. :-) NB: If I were Mr. leonard I would MORE than jump at the chance to work with Delmar, Pat and You again. I mean, you can't really surround yourself with any better musicians. KD: thanks for the compliment. Peace, Nick! :-) Please post these questions on the website www.kenwooddennard.com in the future so peeps can share! :-) ******************** I want to thank you again for offering your honest experiences here. You give us a great deal of information and we are all grateful.

Hi 2 everybody ... Peace Love and Blessings 2 ya all ... Eric ... Hi Wood de Hood ... Feel the vibrations and u shall rise ... Chant the ragas of infinity there 4 u and me ... ... And u shall kiss the lagoon nebula in a purple bliss Eric ' Vanguard ' PUJAR (c) Serious Music

Billy Donald! u de man! Hey I'm on my way out the door to see another Billy... guess who?.... ... no not Billy Higgins.... ... no not Billy Cobham... BILLY HART!!!! Thank you for the kind words. .. Peace! together let's continue far into the future to Advance! :-)

Kenwood, It was my extreme priviledge to interview You and share it with all of your friends, fans, and fellow drummers in the world. I hope we can continue to spread the word to everybody. For those of You who haven't seen the interview, just click on my name above to view the complete interview. It is Kenwood at his most charming and thought provoking self! You are a great guy Kenwood and I am proud to call you a friend and mentor. Talk to you soon! Billy D "Advancing as always!"

DUDES, dudettes, mikes Shijos, Taras Billy Donald-types- groovesages! :-) yo peeps! I just came home from the Herbie Hancock performance here in Boston at Avalon. Man it was in credible. Strong band with Terry Lynne Carrington and Matt Garrison and Wallace Roney. I was invigorated and moved. It was a long performance and Herbie gave it all to us... the genuine article. He recited poetry touting WISDOM AND PEACE He tickled the ivories like no one on the planet. He has soooo many imitators who offer him the sincerest form of flattery (you diiig! ) He used virtual synths which sounded almost more like a Hohner D6 Clavinet than a Hohner D6 Clavinet itself! :-) He had a turntablist... Herbie was all that! Looking young, he straddles the millenium like most of us do, but man he does it like no one can. :-) Now I have to wind down from that and sleep so I can be of service to my students... shhh don't tell them I said that. Will they respect me in the morning???? lol Billy Donald... nice questions dude. Thanks for the enthusiastic plug. I appreciate it! :-) Tara. sister! I really dig your creative poetic utterances on my site. Sincere appreciation. We are a family on this site. yaaaaaay! :-) Di Wells sincere appreciation for your cheerful friendly correspondance. :-) Mike Migliozzi... u gonna sub for me??? I always seem to recall your solid simplicity! :-) u go dude! :-) bye y'all! :-) Let's each advance. Hey : YOU WANT SOME INSPIRATION? OK DON'T JUST SIT THERE: DO SOMETHING! :-) PEACE! :-) "IT'S HOW YOU SCRAMBLE THEM EGGS THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE." -WAYNE SHORTER (In praise of John Coletranes style) yo peeps... think it over, k??? Peace! :-)we're a TEAM! u people feel me on this? :-) Peace! :-)

Thank you Kenwood. I love you. Mike Migz

Are you surprised? Just tho't I'd check things out since I haven't before. Inconspicuos or conspicuos benefit?

This blackbird can't stop singin' in the dead of night :-o (COOL BLUENOTE EXP,KD!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!!!!!!! Hey Kim!!!!!!!!! Happy (Bltd) MARCH 16, 2002 EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!!! Day of refreshing the spirit to live for peace-!!!!!EVERYDAY!!!! May the cosmos tickle our creativity in ways we can't ignore!!!!!!11111 *!*!*!*!*!*!*!*Later, Tara

A big hello to everybody out there! I am proud to announce that I have been conducting a great interview with our own Professor of Groove, Kenwood Dennard via e-mail, and I am very happy to tell you that part 1 is now online at my site! Just follow the link given and soak in the wisdom! Part 2 will be on the way soon, so please be sure to enjoy and I will announce here when the next part goes online. Thank You all and most of all, much appreciation to Kenwood. You are the greatest, Man! Can't wait to hear from You again!

Yo goovists! Congratulations Carl! u giggin? Kim thanks for the happy birthday wish! :-) I like your quote about planting seeds and trees and educating! :-) I think your quote applies to Carl! lol Carl u de man! n/p dude. Shijo Tara! yes Blackbird singin' in the dead of night" By Bobby McFerrin is amazing. Yes Bobby is very inclusive and considerate compassionate and wise! I studied with him and I performed with him in what turned out to be one of my fondest memories. I played in his band at the Blue Note in NYC, and then Al Jarreau, George Benson and Jon Hendrix came and sat in! It was amazing!!!!! The Blue Note has a picture of the event, but the drummer's face is blocked out!!! aaaaaagh ... drummers understand that scenario cuz we are in a position of supporting the band. I'm proud to be a drummer! Peace! y'all! Mike Migliozzi I play to create a groove ! Harmony! dance! brother hood with people like u! Peace y'all! :-)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KENWOOD! ;-) "If you want one year of prosperity, plant corn. If you want ten years of prosperity, grow trees. If you want one hundred years of prosperity, educate people" - Chinese Proverb

Hi Kenwood!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE what seem to be new additions to the site; your description of the Boston Pride parade is cool, and reading your inner directives just now helped me totally raise my life-condition and I'm gonna chant!!! If any of y'all ever get the chance to see Bobby McFerrin, or especially attend a workshop with him, I recommend it!!!!!!!!!! I think he has a very, very rare quality; he's as much about inspiring the music out of ME and YOU as he is about expressing his unique talent in mind-blowing performance. I get that from someone we know, too ;-) Love Tara

KENWOOD WHASSUP BRO! ERIC CONGRATS BRO! KEEP UP DA FUNK. MIKE DAT IZ A COOL WAY OF THANKIN ABOUT DA MIRROR. KENWOOD I HAVE TAKEN WHAT U SAID 2 HEART, BUT DA ONLY DIFFERENCE IZ, WHEN I WAS IN ATL. I WAS CALLED 4 JAZZ AND GOSPEL SESSIONS AND LIVE ALL DA TIME. BEIN KNOWN 4 GRROOOOVE IZ HOW I GET AROUND!! I DO RESPECT DA SINGERZ, AND EVERYONE, DAT IZ HOW I PLAY! ALSO GETTING ALONG WIT DA PEOPLE,AND HAVING A POSITIVE ATTITUDE.WORKS. I THINK HOW I WORDED MIGHT HAVE COME ACROSS DA WRONG WAY. WHAT I MEANT IZ SINCE I WAS IN ATL. I GOT GIGS THROUGH DA SCHOOL, NOW I HAVE MOVED BACK, I CAN'T FIND ANY GIGS. NOW I PLAY AT CHURCH,AND BEACH HOUSE GIG....WHICH I STILL PLAY, I JUST WOULD LOVE TO GET MY FUNK ON ALLOVER....SO PLEASE CHANGE HOW I WORDED THANGS.... LOL. KEEP UP DA FUNK!!!!! JUST ADVANCE!!! PEACE

Hi everyone, Sometimes i'm wondering if i can keep making music and how its going to happen. latley i ask myself well, who am i making the music for? Not just me and not just the industry. I've been drumming and singing for most of my life. recently i gave myself permission to try the guitar, which has been a big help because when my friends and family get together for little gatherings i can walk around with an acoustic on and play little melodies. everything i can think of, like from elementary school to pop songs to spirituals, etc. it makes people smile and reminds me why I make music. i just keep making music with the prayer that it be good and healthy and stabilizing for people who experience it. Just become a source and let the industry reach out to you as if connecting a telephone wire to a switchboard. WHAT?!? :-) thank you, Michael migz

Carl Cox Thanks for writing! Doesn't anyone in this forum have positive suggestions about some of the issues raised here? Carl mentions getting gigs and improving his career... Buddhess thank you for your advice... compassion consideration etc. I think those things apply to getting gigs. Hey if you have enough consideration for the vocalist on the gig, Carl for example, he/she/etc/ will prolly call you back for more work! They may also be more prone to recommending you. Carl gettout and Advance! dude! action rocks! make a plan of common sense. Do it! Take out your appointment book and schedule yourself to make good causes! What goes around comes around...If you go around sitting in and jamming I'll bet more gigs will come around! :-) Mike that's a nice quote about the mirror. You seem to be a deep cat. Do you have any answers for Carl Cox? Already your name has a ring to it Carl. Soes anyone agree? Neil??? ???????? ???????? ?????????? ??????? dude! Is that the Neil I think it is ? ::passing out:: ::waking up:: dude! where are you? Still in Newgurgh New York was it? Have you seen Bones? Buddhess thanks again for the advice. Happy Valentines day to you too. Hey you see those valentines hearts in the picture on this Just Advance World Forum page? Those are Valentines hearts on Valentines Day in 1994 :-) Eric Pujar! u r de man . friggin' excellent! what a traveller you are in da realm of the universal energy of friendship and music! Dude you ROCK! How was the gig? do you have advice for Carl Cox how to advance? Carl I think Eric Deserves congratulations: he just had his first major professional gig! Don't you agree, Carl? Buddhess I here by stand up for all the considerate guys! Any considerate guys in here? Please speak up. The times I have been inconsiderate I have paid dearly. I hereby re-determine to advance forward ALWAYS with consideration for others in mind. If I advance with consideration, then my advance will have the power of JUSTICE! It will be a JUST ADVANCE!!!!!!! :-) LET'S ROCK! WE NEED EACH OTHER! EREEEEEK IS MY WITNESS TOGETHER LET'S ADVANCE. Just Advance (K. Dennard) Let’s take for example the Purple Rain. To some it’s water, to others, rain. To some it’s tears from others’ pain. For many it’s dangerous, because it’s hot For others it’s fun and still others, not. Evil can destroy, but not if we win; The evil and the victor are both within... ...AND WITHOUT... The great potential for change lies within. But it’s hard enough to change OURSELVES; Can we ever hope to change anything else? Let’s CHANGE and GROW and INSPIRE ONE ANOTHER, To do our best to understand one another. Maybe we can learn from one another, Maybe we can TEACH one another, But by all means let’s dialogue so that we can REACH one another. Life has many aspects. Which ever ones we see Let’s advance together towards true prosperity. Maybe you think I'm wrong and I think I'm right, But at least let’s advance through listening and dialogue. Maybe you disagree: so be it, If we both take even one step Towards expanding our understanding, We’re already advancing anyway, so Let’s DO IT ...LET’S ADVANCE! A whirlwind of inescapable misery for some Overpopulation for others “What about this overcrowded land? Life full of poverty. Mercy me. Let's expand our vision towards understanding and empathy. Should we change or rearrange? Or should we let go and go with the flow? Will somebody else fix it one day? Does it matter anyway? For some it's destructive, for some it’s bliss. For some it’s just a waste of extra time and a kiss For some it’s a profound human sexuality To others it’s a sign that the end is near. Which way do you look at it? Which ever way that is, LET’S GROW TOGETHER To see what we can see and be all we can be. And do our best...TOGETHER! ...Shall we?... ...“CAN WE ALL GET ALONG?”... Can we create Justice in our environment? YES? NO? MAYBE? NOW? SOON? LATER? Life has may aspects. Whichever ones we see: LETS MOVE LET’S START LET’S GROW LET’S GO LET’S ADVANCE TOGETHER towards peace security, a happy life and prosperity... ...SHALL WE?... Some of us see life from some of these perspectives. Some of us see life from ALL of these perspectives... But ALL of us can advance... SO... LET’S DO IT! ...JUST ADVANCE... :-) K. DENNARD (Tokyo ‘’92)

kenwood, whassup this is carl again from kinston,nc. home of mr. parker! i went to atl. scool of musik, was taught by TOM KNIGHT(TLC). MY QUESTION IS, HOW DO YA BREAK IN2 THE INDUSTRY, ANY STYLE. I PLAY A COUPLE OF GIGS, BUT WANT AND NEED BIGGER AND BETTER! ANY HELP WILL B GRRREAT. JUST ADVANCE!!! AND KEEP UP DA FUNK!! PROVERBS 3: 5-6 PEACE AND LOVE, CARL COX

Hey,Did Sal Giorgiani tell you we've been hangin? At le Bar Bat 2/16/02would really like to hear from you Neil

Happy Valentine's Day, Kenwood, and everyone else out there in Metaland! "...we need to be sensitive to other people's situations, to put out the "antennas of the heart," as it were. Such concern and sensitivity, are essential parts..." Daisaku Ikeda, "Faith Into Action", p. 20

Woody one of the rare and only 2 seriously welcome me with open arms !!! ... Long life 2 Wood de Wood the 1 st !!! ... Eric at Knitting Factory with Daniel Carter ... The Band ... : Wilde Blue Golden Storm The Time ... : 11:00 P.M. The Room ... : KnitActive Sound Stage Without Woody no Eric at Knitting Factory !!! ... Love and Blessings ... Peace and Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo !!! ... Hi also 2 all the Birds Under The Deep Blue Golden Sea !!! Kay !!! AaAAAYYY !!! OOOoooK !!!

Greetings fellow Pastorius fans! On March 24th a dutch tribute to Jaco concert will be held, called ‘Used to be a’. Venue will be ‘De Melkweg’ in Amsterdam. Performing artists include: - Victor Bailey - Felix Pastorius - Michel Hatzigeorgiou - The New Cool Collective Big Band Plus many more artists, including 50 bassists performing a Jaco tune together! During the concert rare video footage of Jaco will be shown.. So come on Jaco fans, let’s unite and have a great party together! Jeroen P.S. More info can be found on: http://home.wanadoo.nl/maybe/ (dutch) http://www.melkweg.nl (partially english)

It is important to have the compassion to respond to a person's needs and situation, to give considered thought to how you can best help him or her and then take appropriate action. Wisdom arises from compassion. Daisaku Ikeda, "Faith Into Action", p. 188

When all else fails, get me to a mirror where i may make another attempt to diffuse my vanity- 'Please, i am not thine enemy'

Men can be pretentious or, in a word, vain. Men, they say, tend to feign knowledge when they don't have a clue; they let on to have ability when they do not; they pretend to have money when they are broke; and they try to pass themselves off as great when nothing could be further from the truth. Unfortunately, such pretentiousness is entirely transparent to the sharp eyes of women. Daisku Ikeda, "Faith Into Action", p. 52

Yes, Thank you, Kenwood. I do care to join the discussion! I love people too! people who rock, people who roll, people who sway, swing 'n even strut. People who laugh and pray and even cry! What was that in his eye? Ride on, ride. the rain is sweet and the sun is warm, don't wanna do the people any harm! People who cook, in a nook or with a book! 'Git it! Git it! Got ta git it! Whew!

HEY Suave! Yo! u de man! hey dig this peeps. Luis Orbegoso rocks! The other Luis is cool too! Luis Conte.But only one can be the true suave of the suavemeister. :-) Maggie you're the best! Buddhess! Whoever you are thank you so much! :-) Today is 01/20/02... I just finished my "Advanced Exam" today! Yaaaay! :-) OK peace y'all. I must be like a Buddhess and a suave cogero, too. I keep a little piece of my friends in my heart I even feel a kinship with the people of today's world ... people r us. history starts again now. people are the future. I love people! :-) I feel the "O POVO" spirit! I feel like a citizen of the world because I love the people. I agree with Duke Ellington here: Peace, Buddhess, this Buddh's for you! :-) Peace Suave and Maggie! :-) Interview with Duke Ellington: Diary! Diary! Tears of amrita stream down my face right now. Now it’s Duke Ellington...His music? Of course... but more so His quote The people ARE my people. I was hoping as I watched Ken Bern’s “Jazz” that the quote I was witnessing Duke start on the screen was the one I knew ...” The people ARE my people. I was floored. Dukes philosophy is mine. Just to see Duke spontaneously and cooly come up with this quote enabled me to have a very singular and special sense of history. Here’s one of my favorite quotes from music history. Q: “You’ve been quoted uhh by saying that you write the music of your people as it sounds to you...Now I uh would you like expound on that a bit? A: “Listen... my people... now which of my people I mean uh, you know I ‘m uhh several groups you know I’m uh I’m in lessee I’m in the group of the piano players, I’m in the group of the listeners, I’m in the groups of people who have general apreciation of music, I’m in the group of those who aspire to be dilletants, I’m in the group of those who attempt to produce something fit for the plateau, I’m in the group of what uh.. oh yeah those who appreciate Buaujolai and um then of course I’m in the um of course I’ve had such a strong influence I’ve had such a strong influence.. of by the music of the people ...the people . That’s the better word. THE people rather that my people because THE PEOPLE ARE my people Diary I am DETERMINED... I WANT THE EVERYBODY TO FEEL MY confidence and my inspired conviction that the common people are praiseworthy and that there is profound joy in respecting and feeling a bond with all people. I am so doggone committed. I’m inspired by Duke. What do you think , people? Do you wanna join the dialogue? :-) Peace! :-)

Hey Ken!! How are you doing? We are doing fine. Luisito is in Peru and I am in Miami now. We are on holidays and escaping from the cold weather. We talk every day....you know how it is!!. It has been too many days without seeing each other! hahaha We wish you good things for this new year and lots of success. Success for us is to have good health, people around us that are positive thinkers and music lovers. And lots of "LOVE" the most important thing. Take care and we hope to see you soon. Maggie & Luisito "Suavecito"

The people around us reflect our state of life. Our personal preferences, for example, are mirrored in their attitudes. This is especially clear from the viewpoint of Buddhism, which elucidates the workings of cause and effect as if in a spotless mirror. Daisaku Ikeda, Faith Into Action, p. 99

HI, Eric, Nice to meet you! I'll look into it. Kim Kassira is one of my favorite singers to perform with. Dallas ROCKS! :) PEACE DUDE! :-)

Hi Kenwood. This is my first time to visit your site. Cool! I heard that a singer who is a Dallas native, Kim Kassira, performed with you in a concert at Berklee College. Is that true? She hasn't performed in Dallas for a really long time. I understand she lives in New York now. Do you have any pics of you guys in the concert? Could you post any info about it? Is there a recording of the concert available? I am a percussionist in Dallas. Thanks! Keep up the good work!

Mike ! nice to hear from you! :-) Yessssss I love Ellington! I recall...No in his case there were four freedoms. Nicely put. He also said in response to an interviewer who asked "You've been quoted as saying you write the music of YOUR people as it sounds to you. Could you expound on that a little?" Duke said "You know WHICH of my people. I'm in many different groups. I'm in the group of the piano playersm I'm in the group of the listeners, I'm in the group of people who have general appreciation of music, I'm in the group of those who aspire to be diletantes, I'm in the group of those who attempt to produce something fit for the plateau, I'm in the group of let's see- OH yeah those who APPRECIATE BEAUJOLAIS... and of course I've had a big influence by the music of the people...THE PEOPLE. That's the better word THE people rather than my people because THE people ARE my people! " Eduardo Thank you very much! Peace! :-) HAPPY NEW YEAR. .

Mike ! nice to hear from you! :-) Yessssss I love Ellington! I recall...No in his case there were four freedoms. Nicely put. He also said in response to an interviewer who asked "You've been quoted as saying you write the music of YOUR people as it sounds to you. Could you expound on that a little?" Duke said "You know WHICH of my people. I'm in many different groups. I'm in the group of the piano playersm I'm in the group of the listeners, I'm in the group of people who have general appreciation of music, I'm in the group of those who aspire to be diletantes, I'm in the group of those who attempt to produce something fit for the plateau, I'm in the group of let's see- OH yeah those who APPRECIATE BEAUJOLAIS... and of course I've had a big influence by the music of the people...THE PEOPLE. That's the better word THE people rather than my people because THE people ARE my people! " Eduardo Thank you very much! Peace! :-) HAPPY NEW YEAR. .

Hi all, Just want to reiterate and affirm the four freedoms as put forth by Duke Ellington in 1969: 1) Freedom from Hate 2) Freedom from self pity 3) Freedom fear of doing something that would help someone else more than it might help myself 4) Freedom from the kind of pride that would make me feel that i am better than another. Maybe there are or more than four? i hope you are all well and healthy and that i might make good music with any/all of you. Hi Kenwood. cheers, Michael migz

Congratulations for the home page.

Budhess! Thank you for that quote. It seriously inspires me to work hard day in and day out to improve myself. Cheerful thank you! Peace! :-)

Mike Tucker. Pleased to meet you. Good luck. Hey drummers! Wake up and smell the roses. Are you guys on vacation? :-) Good Luck, Mike. :-)

I need a drummer with own equipment to play with an RnB group. Should have good funk chops and nice RnB feel and be a quick learner the gig is on the Jan 18th 2002 and there are just two rehersals.. call me 917-208-4470

Remembering things about a person is an expression of compassion and concern. Forgetfulness shows a lack of compassion, a lack of responsibility. Daisaku Ikeda "Faith Into Action", p. 206

Tara! Maybe I should include a section of my website entitled "lyrics" Arrows? That sounds positive...arrows? I drew arrows on your t-shirt? What arrows? Anyway ONWARD AND UPWARD. If you are reading this let's ADVANCE! GOTTA GO! PEACE! :-)

Yo! Buddhess! yo Buddhessness is very encouraging. I think the quotes you posted are quite constructive and inspiring. the heart alone is what matters. Never do I forsake that heart in the past nor in the present, nor in the distant future. :-) FRIENDSHIP ROCKS! THAT GOES FOR EVERYBODY! :-) WORLD CITIZENS INDEED! GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP GLOBAL FRIENDSHIP. (sorry for yelling) :-) but I hereby refresh my determination to have a wonderful connection with all humanity... THIS MEANS YOU! :-) fucnrdths,SMLE :-)