Hi Kenwood!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was just doing a search for Lourdes and it brought me here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I miss ya and hope we meet in Oct at FNCC. I met Morwenna Lasko, the fiddler; she said she knows you through A---- I forget the name!! M is so great and lives here now, jammin with Jay Pun. I saw the photo of your mom and sis!!!!!!! COOL!!!!!!!!!:-) It's so cool that the new pres of Berklee quoted Tagore!!!!!! He was my grandad Humayun Kabir's mentor and he named my dad "Prabahan". Thank you for the inspiration. Later, Tara

Really enjoyed your site. I've bookmarked it for future reference. Good luck

Kenwood, t'was awesome hanging out with you at KOSA this week. Justin landed happily at T-camp, and I'm settling down to some recording sessions this week with my twin brother (Bob) here in th4e Pioneer Valley. Your website is great. I was trying to find the site you told me about (?jalgunisings.com?) but I must have that wrong (should have borrowed your pencil again and written it down). shoot me over the url when you have a minute, I'd love to check it out and try and make one of the M-Lounge dates in late August. Thanks for all, specially the inspiration and sharin the knowledge. Bill Cummings (Electric Billy Land) PS: I see you have a zendrum in the photo on your webpage. I also play ZD, and had mine with me in the dorm room @ KOSA, triggering Battery, LIVE & Reason from my Laptop. Now I wish I had broken it out. Definitely next time :-)

What do you think about the link exchange?

I think i met you in colledge. Remeber UPEN? Natali.

Yoooooooo Dig! Aye, you guessed correctly. ;) Long time no see! :) What's up in sunny Beantown these days? R U on vacation yet?

This site is really great!

Hey Kenwood!!!...it's Bonnie, i had an awesome time with you at the World Percussion Festival this year...i'm just stoppin by to say hey...you can use our pic on your site if you wish...i can't remember what else we were gonna talk about lol.oops...anyway, i miss Boston terribly and i can't wait to be back...thanx again for the jaw harp, talk to you soon!...

Hi Kenwood... Hsven't been to the site in awhile.The site has advanced to where I can easlily get in and around .. I love the purple letter against the black background!..I found so much here to be really ENcouraging towards the understaning of what it means to be a world citizen. sincerely RM

Ilike your website I will share this with friends

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Santa cruz california yaaaay california rocks you have 15 students neil? u rock... I'm at the official Palm desk at the Prudential center here in boston mass! I wish all your students the same joy I feel in the memory of my treasured drum hero Elvin Jones! :-)\\Let's bask in Elvin's inspiration and let's just advance bye!!!!

Hi Kenwood, my name is Neil Bettencourt. I'm a drum professor in Santa Cruz, CA. I just wanted to thank you for an experience that happened back in the 80's....you were playing at the catalyst night club with Jaco Pastorius. I recognized you before the show from your photo that is on the back of the Brand-X livestock album. I remember you were really surprised about that!! Anyway, we talked for a bit, and I mentioned odd-time polyrhythms....you proceeded to play your auto harp in one time signature, (very syncopated) while you extracted a "clicky" sound from your throat. This was so cool Kenwood!! I never forgot that, and it served as a great source of inspiration to further myself as a drummer. I currently have 15 students that come to my home here in Santa Cruz every week and polyrhythms is definitely a topic!! Thanks. Neil

wow! PEOPLE FIRST OF ALL YO! MY HUMBLE HUMBE THANKS FOR COMING HERE. Yo the vibe is so sweet 100% . I am soo feelin dat. yo we're all PEOPLE . I gotta tell u I feel so humbly encouraged and inspired. Thank you so much. We all need somebody to say "Yeah"! Don't you think so? somebody say :"Yeaah" ... somebody say "Yeah" ... I said some body say "YEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAH YEAH YEAH YEAAAAAAAAH" (SUNG TO THE TUNE OF POPCORN BY JAMES BROWN) HAHA... YO DOM... U R THE MAN! YO YOU PEEPS KNOW DOM FAMULARO? BOOK REVIEWS AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE, BUT DON'T STOP THERE. CHECK OUT MORE OF DOM FAMULARO ... u can go to Google.com thanks to the wonders of the internet ... Dom may your book bring you blessings upon blessings from the universe into which it peers. :-) aki please feel free to contact Elizabeth on this list if you haven't already! come on peeps let's NETWORK! :-) netwerk Let's ALL advance. let not one person get himself left behind. haha what good is COUCH POTATOE-ISM? LET'S ALL BE INSPIRED AND ALL ADVANCE TOGETHER. UMAR much respec... your daughter sounds adoreable. :-) Mugu: I really love the music and rhythms I have heard out of Senegal... SENEGAL ROCKS! :-) Liz PLEASE contact Aki if u haven't already (on this list) That is a great example peeps of a METARHYTHM Aki asked about the "lotus" group and bingo Liz shows up and she's a member of that group. :-) shawn calls about management and bingo up pops umar who is a manager. Yo let's keep up that funky META-RHYTHM! RHYTHMS COMES IN MANY FORMS, CORRECT? Hey KASSIRA we're gonna make it. let's never give up! :-)thanks for your kind words on my site. Look how far this list has come... can u feel the energy? yo peeps can u FEEEEEEEEEEL the funk/?? I'm feelin it ... Jim Walent we're confirmed for a drum lesson. I just love teaching! :-)see u 04/25/04! :-) saul... metatronica rocks! :-) GEEKNESS: U WERE HERE 1ST! AFTER SCUBYDU! :-) peace out y'all... beddybye yo geekness get some sleep! PEACE! :-)

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Lovely site...It is always interesting to see projects from other guys in other countries. Keep up the excellent work!

they say its ur birthday!!- happy birthday to ya... those here on andromeda - are just advancin.- and send you their best- listened to a metatronica the other day- and almost drove off the road. itsaulgood.

Hey Kenwood, happy belated B-Day, Dave DiCenso's was yesterday March 5th. Do you take private students other than Berklee? Take Care; Jim

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! :-) Although I've already told you at least 3 times in the last week! I enjoyed our talk last night, as always. Your mom and I will both miss you today cuz yer so far away. But we're there in spirit!!!!! YOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Happy Birthday dear friend!!! Peace as always...had our annual district WD mtg. Sunday and someone said "Just Advance" three times during their presentation. Of course I thought, "I wonder where that came from?" LOL... :) Happy Birthday Kenwood.

HEY THRE I AM GET MARRIEND IN APRIL IT A BIG DOSE TO MAKE MY MOOMY WHAT LITE ME LIVER WITH MY BOYFRIEND LOSE I GET MARRIEND TO HIME I DON'T NO WHY THAT IS

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hallo great website it`s really nice and the design is incredible.next time i`ll visit you again.bye

Yo yo yo!!!! It be me, Umar alll the way out in cold cold cold Minnesota. Angela is doing well becoming a doula and getting back into music, Quinn is 2 and a drummin/keyboard playin, guitar slangin, sangin diva!!! Ha Ha Ha!!! You HAAVE to meet her. And I've started teaching as well as managing bands again. And I'm rockin hard and intelligently in my band >odds vs.<. Piece n Hare Greece!!!!

This is the response that I received from an email I sent to Mr. Dennard. The "**" are his responses. Advise like this is priceless. If there is anyone out there with the same questions that I have, I hope these can help you. Thank you again Mr. Dennard. << Mr. Dennard, My name is Shawn Elsbernd. I saw you in Columbus a few years back and you blew me away. **wow that's cool thanks for reminding me... hmm was that with Brand x? I'm a teacher six days a week and drummer for hire in the area. I want to expand work with national touring and or recording acts. I've checked out referral sevices but haven't gotten any results. Do you have a manager? **No Are there managers that look for work for drummers? **hmmm maybe, but often a manager has more than one client which might indeed include singers or other instrumentalists. Usually managers look for artists who make enough money already as a recording artist so that the manager knows the artist is a dependable source of livelyhood. **Sometimes artists hire family friends girlfriends or wives etc to assist until they get a manager... sometimes artists manage themselves until they attract a manager... sometimes a small manager can work to score a bigger manager. If so, how do I get a hold of one. **I recommend the musician's handbook and "This Business of Music" **Times when I've had a manager were times when I managed myself and got enough gigs and momentum to land a manager. I'm already professional here in Cincy but I would like to know how to get into a better situation. I flew out to L.A. and had a lesson with Zoro. His advice was to move. I plan on doing this but is there something I can do now, today? **sure. But only you know what things you are lacking in in terms of promotion packaging/ resumee/ punctuality / accessibility by phone etc. **only you can tell what you can do in terms of relationships with people in the business/ **frugality / **I think that if you kick butt right where you are it will give you experience you need and momentum and money you need to re-create your success in a bigger market. I am the easiest musician to work with and I love playing. Everything. Thank You for Your Time sHAWN >> **Do you know what Cincinnati demands?I think the law of supply and demand can land you work! **Good luck **Why do you have to move, when you can record a cd which can move for you? on the internet... via visitations and mail... have you ever been to the NAMM show? **Peace! :-) **good luck my friend...`

Hello MR DENNARD! I am very impressed by your talent, and spirit!!! Thank you for all what you doing for the drumming and world! Maksym

Hello MR DENNARD! I am very impressed by your talent, and spirit!!! Thank you for all what you doing for the drumming and world! Maksym

Peace to you Kenwood. May 2004 be peaceful and Prosperous. I will be speaking to you soon re: Marvin tings are groovin on that front. Love ya be cool

I read the diary for Boston Pride. I like to get the contact information of Rainbow Lotus in the Boston area. If anyone knows of the info, please send me an e-mail. Thank you.

Hallo... Bin hier auf eine sehr nette Seite gestoßen. Werde sie bestimmt noch mehrmals besuchen... Viele lieben Grüße, Lara.

Kenwood, I just checked out your web site and am so impressed with what you have done and continue to do! I also saw your review of my book, The Cycle of Self Empowerment. Thank you so much for taking the time to read the book. I am honored and humbled by your positive words. I believe our lives are all about the messages we learn and share. You have empowered thousands of people with your musical talent and dedicated passion for music and life. I thank you also for that! Stay well and travel safely as you share your message! Live long and continue... Onward and upward... Dom

Holy cow! Tom lol nice to see you online. I think this is a new era in communication. Ladies and gentlemen Tom Maynard is my best buddy from waay back in 1979. (Is that right, Tom?) He inspires me... to no end! Peeps let's Advance! Let's each one reach one... each one teach one... we all can learn from each other... don't you think so? so welcome online, dude. I went passing through Koln Germany (you know what that means. It's a city I miss. ) :-) That brings me to Ali. Whasssaaap? Thanks for the kind words! Yo! Umar? Is that you? I can hardly see ya you're way over in cold Minnesota.. u ok? Keyboard funk it is. Hope your well. Regards to Angela and how's the baby? Peace. Tom Tell my goddaughter I got her something very special from Magdeburg, Germany! Peace!

You have a great looking site. Thanks for the opportunity to view it.

Woody,I dig your website. Spoke to Gloria yesterday on 10/13/03. We talked about Tommi going to Manna House. She is showing great promise in voice and dance. Tommi loves you bro... Thank you for being there for me during my loss, your support was deeply appreciated. SOOOO- youv'e been in the "shed" latey huh! Well, old Tom still has a couple of 'tricks' up his sleeve (smile). Love You bro

Woody Wood!!!!!! Greetings and love from the home of the keyboard funk, Minneapolis. I've been thinking about you much, my guru. Keep spreading the love and the truth. Miss you bro!!!

Tijaho and Sakis, hope I got your names right this time. Together let's grow! LET'S ADVANCE! :-) PEACE! :-)

YOOOOOOOOOOOOO DIG!!!!!! WHA SSAAAAAP? TAHIJO , KEN the visitor from Greece, Rita Lora Ben, Di Wells. I offer you my sincere appreciation that you have visited the site. :-) Ken, it has been over a decade since we used to hang...wow. You sound active. Congratulations. Feel free to spread the word about your recent work among the gitagroovalizers. Rita, The world should know about your compassion and your valiant journey: Hey world: Rita Rocks! :-) Di, words cannot do justice to the significance of our mystic connection. Humble thanks for your efforts to spread peace and human transformation where others would endeavor to spread defamation. peace, y'all :)

Hey, nice Site you have. I like the design. keep on rocking!

Hello Kenwood and all you advancers out there. I just want you all to know I have this really cool radio show I produce and DJ on the internet now. its called Tripping Tree Radio . We play alot of great music you can't really hear on the radio, including Fusion Music,(Yes Kenwood's cds can be heard regulary) and Blues and Jazz. We also strive to play artists that never get much airplay if at all. Its alot of fun and I hope we are broadcasting some very possitive vibes ! Hope you'll check it out. Just go to www.trippingtree.com and go to the radio button and follow the instructions. You can hear with Clip Stream , or download the free Destiny Player for better reception. I hope you'll check us out we broadcast 24/7 from N.J. Your input is always welcome . PEACE Ken Serio

Hiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!! Congratulations for your inspiring drum lessons and attitude.

Good Morning Kenwood, Just Advance shows what we can do as we keep moving. The website is just incredible! Sometimes People do not understand the process of advancing. You keep on moving. Move the energy . You go left you go right and then you go straight to where you dream. It is the process of becoming. Anyone can become their dreams if you Just Advance. For today for some of us that might just mean getting up early and getting something to drink for others it may mean saying something nice to someone or changing a habit that does not enable us with joy. Just for today do something fun, work with intergity and bond with appreciation to a living thing.

Hey Kenwood, I really like what you did with your web site. It looks great, and I really enjoyed readying your posts on the forum. Chanting, Advancing, and doing Kosen Rufu Together although far in body, but together prayer. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. Forever in Itai Doshin Lora in Orange County

is it interesting to have the maetronome clicking on every other bar? what interval do you use between toms?

Writings of Nichiren Daishonin "The most important thing in practicing the buddhist teachings is to follow and uphold the Buddha's golden words, not the opinions of others" "Even the darkness becomes bright when a lantern is lit, and even muddy water becomes clear when the moon shines on it. Can anything exceed the sun and moon in brightness? Can anything surpass the lotus flower in purity? The Lotus Sutra is the sun and moon and the lotus flower. Therefore it is called the Lotus Sutra of the Wonderful Law. Nichiren, too, is like the sun and moon and the lotus flower. If the water of your faith is clear, the moon of blessings will surely cast its reflection on it and protect you." "Therefore, we know that the prayers offered by a practitioner of the Lotus Sutra will be answered just as an echo answers a sound, as a shadow follows a form, as the reflection of the moon appears in clear water, as a mirror collects dewdrops, as a magnet attracts iron, as amber attracts particles of dust, or as a clear mirror reflects the color of an object." Kenwood, thanks for being my echo, my shadow and my reflection.

YOO DIG! I'M BACK HOME FROM TOUR! :-) Here's where I went... Paris Heidelberg German Passau Kempten Germany Brixen Bressanone Surich Innsbruck Neuburg, Germany Wien, Austria Hannover, Germany Koln, Germany Singen, Germany Munchen Peace, yo! If anyone has recently had some personal victory for human happiness in the world, please feel free to let me know- no matter how humble or how great. It's my humble honor and priviledge to hear! piece out! :-)

yooooodig! Welcome to all genuine grittologicalgroovemonstermerchants.Please let us have no unfunky personal attacks advertised on this site. This means you Jewel, I checked out your site and I see that it expressly engages in personal attacks regarding body odor etc... While I support your right to free speech, I would appreciate it if you do NOT come here diverting people to a wbsite which expressly engages in personal attacks...I want to keep this funky site funky in a positive way not a personally attacking manner. If you want to discuss someone's body odor, let's talk about the kind that comes from giving one's wholehearted best . There is a genuine funky funk that comes from practicing/playing music with all one's heart....Let's not talk about the kind that is a mere defamatory attack. As human beings, I feel it is easy to personally attack each other. Let us refrain together! I do not despise you. Let's use this site for constructive fairminded dialogue. Jewel, I feel your advertisement does not lend itself to fairminded dialogue. There isn't even an individual on the other end of your hypertext... just a site. About a year ago, someone brought up a fellow drummer's name and tried to compliment me by tearing down the other drummer. I disagreed with that tactic. I let it be known then and it hasn't happened since. The writer agreed with me in the end. I spend my hard earned money and time on this here site to lend emotional support and spread encouragement and share cameraderie and transcend boundaries among people around the world and to provide a forum for others to spread encouragement regarding advancing the cause of peace and happiness especially through music and particularly drumming.so let's do it. Let's advance. SARA thanks for your kind comments KASS ... humble thank you for your support! :) KYLE thank you for your interest. BARRY, ty. :-) FELIX dude it's amazing you found me all the way from when we were kidz. Dam... I wuz 14 when you met me? Thank you for brightening up this site. :-) KEN SERIO, I whole heartedly agree. I appreciate your input. You and I may or may not have the same spiritual practice, but we come together as people who respect and support each other regardless. I find that beautiful. I also find it beautiful when the people of various nations exert their right to peaceful protest regardless of what government they live with. I find it beautiful when people on this site come together in faiminded dialogue regardless of what religion they live with. On this site I promote the advance of the people. The advance of justice. Let's be the people who refuse to denigrate one another just because of differences. Let's transcend our differences and be like fish in the water; two wings of a bird Or a song of sheer harmony the world has never heard. I can see that We’re all in this together, but we’re drifting apart. Let’s stop this insanity and make a brand new start. Even if we should sometimes happen to part, Let’s keep dialogue alive; Let’s open up our hearts. From a greater perspective every day Let’s transcend our differences and pave the way for peace And happiness throughout the world; We each need each other; every man woman boy and girl. Let’s develop our indi-viduality Our fullest potential and creativity. Let’s march to the drumbeat of our deepest hearts And unite together so we all can do our part. When we then come together and sing our song, That’s when the one in a million becomes one million strong. Funkypeoplewhosincerelybelieveinthegroovingofdiversepeoples: Let's advance! :-) Is anybody out there :*-) Can we all get along? Let's develop and pursue a vision of beauty :-) -and to you Jewel, here is my resonse :-) 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) peace ,y’all! :-)

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I happened upon this site while following the links from another site. Keep up the excellent work.

Hallo... Eine sehr gut gemachte Seite, deshalb wollte ich fragen, ob ich ein paar Tipps bekommen könnte, da meine Seite noch lange nicht so gut ist wie diese hier... Liebe Grüsse aus Limburg.

Ken, Congrats on your present European tour. Global Citizen, Yoo Dig?! And a special thanks for the beautiful Easter Dinner you provided for me and your Moms in NY!!!! YOO DA BOM!!! Keep Kickin my friend. KASS

Kenwood, finally saw your reply (Freehand technique [5th and 6th gears] ). Thanks a lot for replying. I look forward to the gears lesson.

Nice website.

Dude, so sorry don't mean to hog space here but I dind't see you're comments include me to Danielle. Yes Danielle, the Soul Intentions were the awesomest in Woody was kicking at 14 years old!! They did everything 50's rock and roll, 60's classic rock, Santana's Jingo Evil Ways Black Magic Woman, Billy guitar was awesome could play every lick just like Carlos. Ray sax and Jimmy trumpet ruled over every band on brass two against the world no one kicked their butts. Melvin bass was awesome doing Edgar Winters (?) Frankenstein, but my personal favorite was when they played Grand Funk Railroad Closer to Home. Blue singing Motown better than Motown, And you just had to hear Woody on Santana's Soul Sacrifice and Frankie on organ. And they could lick it like the original recording. Those were the days of travelling to high school gigs and competing in the band battles. And these guys were just teenagers!! And then when I was in college me and a buddy came to the city caught Woody with Pat Martino playing behind then headliner Lenny White post Return To Forever, and my buddy said Woody ruled - hows dat!?! Woody if I ever run into him again I'll have to tell my former classmate Stanley Jordan about you, what a team! Love, Faith, and Happiness dude. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo!!!

Hey Woody que pasa just checking in on you see how's it going, still strong, peace out my brother! You asked for a pic, not as handsome as I used to be..haha..will send in email. Adios Dude, keep on drumming...

THANKS YOU GUYS KEEP IT UP.

Hi Kenwood , i just want to urge you and your many fans ,including myself to pray and chant for peace , in this time of need !! All The Best Ken Serio

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! :-)

No Body Is Perfect... i M no BoDy.. so I am PerFect

Nice Site! It's a pleasure to read it! I'll come back later. Greetings from germany!

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Kenwood May your 2003 be full of peace, love and music and remember when you come back to Newfoundland we will make music. From the rock

Excellent website, very informative. Keep up the excellent work - - Harry.

gutes 2003 wünsche ich!

Hello, Kenwood! I was just listening to your CD so start to wonder how are you doing. I hope you are fine! And how is Onaje? Is him ok? I hope so too! I wish you both a very happy New Year!!! A big hug and kisses from Brasil... Mitiyo (from Brasil-SGI)

YOOOOO DIG! GROOVESPECIALTYROCKURANUSAURUSPEOPLE UNITE! Bob, Olga, Paul, Lars, Tara, Kevin, Sharon, Geoff, Jim, Leon, Helmut, Jesse, and Nick! Thank you for your comments! Bob I don't know who you are, but you are kind to join our discussion.what's up? Olga, you enjoyed the visit? Did I visit you in Europe? Where are you? Paul thanks for the contact. What's up? Lars Thanks for the contact. What's up? Tara are u hanging in? You have become such an energetic force in the Gakkai-spirit e-mail list. You have my humble praise for considering others... see the 9 brain technique on this website. I think you are using your 8brain and 9brain and 7brain and 6brain so exquisitely. :-) Kevin whassaa? Sharon thanks for the Nashville country music soundz... are you a country artist? Geoff I'm calling you right now at 203 545-9664. Jim whassaa? Nice name...Galent... sounds like gallant... what would a drummer sound like if he played a "gallant" beat? Leon. Hi! sorry about the ma'am thing I have no idea where that came from. Thanks for showing me those melodies Stephenville national anthem and Oh Canada what was the solfege again? u playing??? Helmut how are you? Jesse thanks for the kind words . Nick that soundz fascinating. Hey how is your speed journey going? a journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step.. Peace! :-)

This is super! Much faster loading. I periodically go through the pages and re-discover things that are important to me. Happy new year to everyone seeing this message! - - Bob

I enjoyed my visit. Greetings from Olga Katzen -

Hello, I found you at Altavista. You have wealth of information on your site and a nice design. Greetings from Germany - Paul

Thanks for the good information. Keep up this great resource. Best greetings, Lars

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope you're doing great!! Tara

Correction: I meant to say that I very much enjoy the just advance concept. I always try to catch my mistakes. Thanks again, Kev

I very much enoy and take to heart the just advance concept. Thank you for having such a hip and interesting site. Regards, Kevin Ronkko

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Nice site! Take care; Jim

In response to: "...ma'am Leon Aucoin! Thanks for the words. Yeah man I tell you Newfoundland has changed my outlook on the world! People need to know the beauty of Newfoundland. Leon people might not know what we did in Newfoundland..." Ma'am?? That's Mr.Ma'am...haha. Kenwood,it is a small world, INdeed!My town has embraced you. To be mentioned in the same breath of a living legacy, there's just not enough good words.It has been an honor and a privilege to meet and play with one of the world's finest jazz drummers. Thumbs up to you bro',until we meet again. -Leon

Hey, you did a really good job on it, see you! :-)

Hey cats if you're reading this then you know how hip the man the myth the legend, KD is. I am forever enlightned. Kenwood is the man.

Hey Kenwood, you really play great man. I'm practicing the finger control technique and I ran into Art Verdi's web site and he has new videos of his left hand playing unaccented eighth note triplets up close at speeds over 200.(artverdi.com) This cat held the world's fastest drummer record breakin Johnny Rabb's record. I can't understand if the dude is moving the stick with one finger or two. If you would explan this I would appreciate it. I was told in an email that his son took candid shots of Art goin around the tubs and asked Art if he would put them on his site. Art wants to put something up a little more musical in the future. These shots is just to give dudes a better idea of cross stickin stuff. The cat's site is really helping me move my fingers without movin my wrist. I never had a chance to see finger stuff movin that fast up close like that. The dudes I know don't have chops like that. This stuff really motivates me to practice more finger control. Lots a luck man, Nick

Peeps I have an announcement. one of my former students has had a major carreer advance! Bobby Borg! Dude congratulations! :-) I received the following information about my former student Bobby Borg: Subject: hello > > > > Hey there, > > > > Just letting you know that The Musician's Handbook will be released soon > > by Billboard Books in early 2003. Stay tuned. > > > > Thanks for all your support. I'll be part of a panel for a music biz > > seminar at UCLA on Sep 28th and for the California Lawyers for the Arts > > at Pepperdine in Nov. Leyt me know if you'd loke more information. > > > > Thanks again, > > > > Bobby Borg Congratulations to Bobby Borg! :-)

YOOOOOOOO DIG!!!!! peeople! Thank you so much for keeping up the vibes of advancing ! :-) Let's move forward. Let's walk forward with cheer friendship happiness (whassamatawitdat?) :-) peace and music and soul! Yo ereeeeeek u de man. Thanks for your support. Danielle how nice to have your visit in the world forum. :-) hahaha hmmm Danielle Santimone. Please send your pic if you don't mind. Sergio I think some of us might be dying to know what Danielle said to u here . Aren't you gonna respond here? Sergio what kind words! Did u get the roll switching excercise? I gave you "master's series" excercises, dude 'cause u de man. I would like to formally congratulate SERGIO BELLOTTI on his new position on the faculty of BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC... (everybody clappin?) ::clap::clap::clap:: ::clap clap::::clap::clap::clap:: ::clap clap:: Sergio: did you get the "airport excercise"? I gave it to Makoto . She probably has it down to a science by now knowing her :-). Mike! send ur pic if u don't mind . Danielle thanks for the kind words regarding "Shake Everything you Got" What do you do at Berklee. Have we met? U know anybody who wants to translate a page so I can have an Italian page on the website? n/p if not u still the ma'am Leon Aucoin! Thanks for the words. Yeah man I tell you Newfoundland has changed my outlook on the world! People need to know the beauty of Newfoundland. Leon people might not know what we did in Newfoundland. Please be kind enough to tell them one or two experiences if you like... :-) I just remember how much fun it was u teaching me the National Anthem. Leon was part of my Real Thing trio when I performed in Newfoundland. Kyle: OK I'll say some words about the freehand technique. The 5th gear is the Woodstroke techniqe which sounds like a single stroke roll but only uses one hand. The 6th gear sounds like a fast double stroke roll but only uses one hand. Soundz like you may be referring to the 6th gear technique when you refer to the "free hand technique" I will post a lesson on my "Gear" System as soon as possible. I am proud that many of my students use this system and have used it way back to Tony Thompson of Chic and Power Station. Any one remember him? soul drums: dude who are u? Thanks for visiting. Mike Mckendrick thanks for the kind words. What did u get out of my visit to Berklee in L.A. ? Do u remember the 9 brain technique? Felix, can u send me your picture? I don't recall your face. Thanks for the update. It would be wonderful to see some of the Soul Intentions. Hey peeps The Soul INtentions was my band as a teenager. we were rockin' We did Santana material and James Brown material and Kool an the Gang... Danielle ... u talk about dancin? girl u shoulda been there. Felix can tell u . right , Felix??? We used to do Deep Purple and Tower of Power. Remember, Felix? I could talk all day about music (daaaaa . That's what I do for a living!!!!!) hahaha Peace! Did I leave anybody out? If so, please Let me know... meanwhile can u feel my "vibe" as we advance? Please Send me yours!!! Let's move forward. Peace! :-) Peace ya'll

I'm proud to announce a major achievement of one of my students, Bobby Borg: Here's a notice I received concerning Bobby's recent activities: Hey there, > > > > Just letting you know that The Musician's Handbook will be released soon > > by Billboard Books in early 2003. Stay tuned. > > > > Thanks for all your support. I'll be part of a panel for a music biz > > seminar at UCLA on Sep 28th and for the California Lawyers for the Arts > > at Pepperdine in Nov. Leyt me know if you'd loke more information. > > > > Thanks again, > > > > Bobby Borg CONGRATULATIONS TO BOBBY BORG :-)

A big kiss 2 wood de wood u r da man from martinique f.w.i. ECB

Ciao Sergio, Ti ho incontrato un paio di volte nei miei primi semestri alla Berklee (1997). Abbiamo una conoscenza in comune: Fabio Acardi. Come ti va la vita? Ricordo che suonavi spesso con quel bassista di Salerno con cui, mi sembra, hai fatto un cd ("Spagezzi")in cui suonano Mike Stern e il vecchio Jim (uno dei miei insegnanti)

my drumming changed forever after few lessons with kenwood.

Hey KD! Great site, man! Keep it up and running this way!

Kenwood, who can resist to the grooviest first track of the last 2 decades? "Shake ev'rything you got..........c'mon". You gotta dance to it! I just finshed reading Bill Milkowsky's book about Jaco! The thought of him really made me re-examine myself both as a musician and a person. By the way, say hello to John Thomas for me! I still remember him as one of the coolest teachers at Berklee. He taught me a lot Daniele

Hey hey KD!! It was a blast. Do it again sometime, bud.

Hey hey KD!! It was a blast. Do it again sometime, bud.

Hi! may i say that you're an incredible drummer and inspiration. I was browsing the guestbook (although i didn't get to read all of it) and i say joe magliaci's question in 2000 (March i think) regarding the freehand technique. I too have been interested in this. It seems that you didnt answer the question. I understand that you may resent it as technique should not be the foremost focus of a drummer, but i think it would have been polite to have at least addressed the question whether telling him what he wanted to hear or not. I recognize that this could easily have been an oversight. Perhaps then, you could answer it now? Thank you.

Hi Kenwood, Thank you for everything; I LOVE the new pics and facets of your "world!!!!!" We'll be making music tonight at 7 to remember the lives of Kate and Mark, who left way too soon. Love Tara ** Nam Myoho Renge Kyo **

keepin da groove wit yo hands n' yo feets layin it down wit yo mind n' yo heart but most of all feelin da funk wit yo body n' soul passion = life = music any way you look at it we're all together forever so let's make the most of it

Hey Woody, que pasa! Sorry dude, can't tell you about anyone, haven't seen them for a while. Last I know about Melvin I think he was driving; Frankie works in media in Binghampton NY; Billy haven't seen; Lopez should have retired from Coast Guard; Ray sax guy haven't seen; Blue I see, all the time, still singing!!! Best times to catch people is: the Saturday before the PR Parade; Father's Day in Cherry Park; Old Timer's stick ball game on 111th. I'll send you email if that's ok with you. Take care dude. Did I ever mention my friends at that Martino gig thought you held your won via Lenny White!? You da man! Adios

just wanted to dig yer site and see how things are..reaLLY APPRECIated your time and insight while teaching for berklee in LA. as a student; i can say i walked away with a lot more than i ever expected. thanx so much for your time

Yo, Felix, You are giving me chills up and down my spine! Amazing! Thank you for reminding me! send me your picture! Melvin Hernandez, right? Where is he? Please send him my love! You da man! Talk soon, k? Sincere appreciation for contacting me ! :-) Peace! :-)

Hey Woody what's up? Didn't know you've become so famous. The internet is just awesome, you can actually lookup and find people. I still talk about you to friends telling them what a great drummer you were(and apparently still is!) last I saw you was years ago at the Bottom Line w/Pat Martino playing behind Lenny White remember that gig? You can't forget me 'cause I'm from the hood, Papo, Margie's bro, Jimmy and Margie, Soul Intentions??? WAZZUUUUUUUUP??!?!? Glad life is treating you well. Take care Woody......

Jack! Thanks. I'm looking forward to Newfoundland as well! :-) Thanks for the "word or two" sounds like a prayer! Wow! What a happy thought!!!! The Peter Pan deep inside my soul feels like flying high. (ref: "Crook" the movie -Robin Williams-). I'll make sincere efforts in life! Let's walk as friends through the journey of life! :-) Peace! :-)

Thanks for being a friend and look forward to your visit in Newfoundland A word or two for you Unlimited Friendliness This is the path for the seeker of wisdom, who looks to the good and seeks the place of peace. Strenuous, upright and truly straight, without conceit of self, may we be contented and free from cares and not submerged in worldly matters. May our senses be controlled. may we be wise but not puffed up, and may possessions not concern us. even for our loved ones. May we do nothing mean spirited or that would trouble the wise. may all beings be happy and at ease. may we be joyous and live in safe times. All beings, whether weak or strong, omitting none; In high, middle or low realms of existence; small or great, visible or invisible; near or far away; born or to be born, may all beings be happy and at ease.

CHRISTOPHER: Congratulations for you new "sight" DIALOGUE ROCKS! Don't you think so? I think dialogue and respect can help save this world. With respect we can dialogue, don't you think? Dialogue comes in many forms. "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." K. Dennard (Just Advance - the poem) Congratulations Christopher. Chris Dennard. Wow! whoo hoo! Another Dennard? Kewl. Dennard is a rare name. Please feel free to e-mail me at yoodig@aol.com Nick Brigandi Congratulations for sharing. There's a book entitled "May all be Fed In hell the people had loads of soup, but the spoons were too long to feed themselves with. In heaven they had the same soup. The only difference was they were feeding each OTHER! SHARING! COOL. HUH? ERIC. I ASPIRE TO FLY away with words... High away from worlds of mundane hatred . I know you are a poet. When ever we are together, we both are inclined to show it. Peace, dude. Get paid. :-)

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 :-)