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Von, I can't wait to see this come to fruition. Pinacle and pivotal time for music and Pops played with the best. Ron - Saturday, July 24th, 2010 5:20 PM PDT Congrats, Von! It's going to be a great film! I can't wait to see it! Rick - Saturday, July 24th, 2010 9:13 AM PDT Please tell Von "thank you" - for this, that and everything. And please tell Von we're among his biggest fans. Thanks! Lynda - Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 8:08 AM PDT I keep two small statues near my work area - a turtle and a rhinocerous. The turtle because it represents patience and persistence, and the rhinocerous because it has a reputation for being single-minded. Just look what you have accomplished. Very inspiring. I hope somebody tells your story one day, too. Theresa - Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 9:43 PM PDT It will all be worth it in the end. XO Michael - Friday, July 2nd, 2010 2:12 AM PDT Press on with gratitude and I'm sure all will be well. Best wishes for success Von! Theresa - Saturday, June 12th, 2010 5:34 PM PDT That is awesome! Yes, your father was one of the all-time greats! And, I've heard you play with your band and you are an amazing musician yourself! Enjoy! Jannie - Sunday, June 6th, 2010 11:42 PM PDT Keep up the good work btw. ~ we Will change the World ~ Steve - Tuesday, May 25th, 2010 2:09 AM PDT Von, That's terrific! I just loved the package you sent to me with your dad's CD, pictures and stories. I only wished that I could have helped you more. Keep in touch! Steve Rick - Sunday, May 23rd, 2010 2:05 AM PDT Great news Von. Keep on that and know that we're pulling for you to get it done! Cindy - Friday, May 21st, 2010 6:51 AM PDT Your life's passion is a wonderful thing. Lori - Thursday, May 6th, 2010 2:30 PM PDT I look forward to helping you with this project. Talk to you soon Susie - Sunday, May 2nd, 2010 1:47 AM PDT Hello Lori, Von, and Sid, Mary and I Thank You for THE most interesting, exciting, entertaining, informative,.........conference calls, and full of great personalities, ever, ever ! ! ! Without Further Ado (I hope that is the correct phrase.........),.....and The Award, The Academy, The Grammy, The.....goes to....the following...........smile...... ! ! ! Please continue discussions freely. And Please let Mary and me know what we can do, and how we may assist in any way, what so ever, to facilitate and support either or all of you as we Begin This Wonderful, Fun, Journey ! ! Derek - Tuesday, April 27th, 2010 8:02 AM PDT I love following the story of your dad and his contribution to music. Your energy and obvious love for your dad is truly a beautiful thing. Cindy - Monday, April 26th, 2010 10:04 PM PDT I saw Dr. Murphy all weekend long, taking pictures of the various bands. He is a very "hands on" educator! Good luck to you in your documentary! Cindy - Sunday, April 25th, 2010 10:06 PM PDT I joined the cause for your Dad's music. I am in Denton for the Jazz festival and talked to alot of the students here about your dad, a legend! You may be getting alot of these kids wanting to be your facebook friend so they can check out the research you are doing. I thought about you while I was at the festival, I know you would have loved it here, and I would have loved to see you play here... maybe someday!!! Keith - Sunday, April 11th, 2010 8:25 AM PDT God gave you a wonderful gift & ability. You are so talented and people can see that, in spades. That wonderful gift will keep you inspired. See you Saturday! Dennis - Sunday, April 4th, 2010 4:40 PM PDT Wow!, that's an awesome cover!! :D I'm a really big fan of jimi hendrix and you guys rock!! I can see the much passion, feeling, connection and the will that you guys give through the music! Kathy - Thursday, April 1st, 2010 6:13 AM PDT Thank you, Von. Bill plays your music often and I have become a fan as well. Though Bill works in a rock idiom, he's really got a jazz heart. :) Stef - Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 5:59 PM PDT WOW! Your dad with Bird and Chet Baker. That's incredible. Skip - Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 4:15 AM PDT Who knew that my new found friend on facebook has such a distinguished past and musical legacy! We don't usually have the time to talk about these things during those quick parking lot band breaks! I knew by your Bass playing that there was more to you and your talents than what I see on those third weekends each month. I think there is much more in store for you in this subject we call Music!! What a privilege and a honor to get to know you! Your friend, Skip David Mills - Monday, March 22nd, 2010 9:52 PM PDT My father was Jackie Mills. I was just looking up some info on his music career (he was a drummer), and came upon your site. He mentioned that he played in Hollywood for a period of time. He just passed away last night. I will miss him. Rick - Saturday, March 20th, 2010 8:07 PM PDT ... and we expect nothing less :) You're the best VB! Cindy - Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 9:34 PM PDT Von! Very cool! My son is a Bass player at the University of North Texas and I can only hope he has the career you have had! Just amazing! JJ - Thursday, March 4th, 2010 8:04 PM PST Von - If I had to sum it all up, I would just say that you guys are incredible. When you add all your sonic elements from the instrumental and vocal spectrum of virtuosity, the whole package fills up with creative inspirations and tonal bliss. It´s an independent progressive jazz lovers dream. Peace, JJ Rob - Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 11:35 AM PST Thank you, Von - thanks for all you - and your DAD! - have done for music! Steve - Monday, March 1st, 2010 3:16 PM PST Von, your story deserves thousands more views. C.J. - Sunday, February 28th, 2010 4:14 PM PST Von-- Hello, my name is C.J., co-publisher and executive editor at Film Slate Magazine. We're interested in doing a feature on your film and you as a filmmaker. I would like to schedule a time for us to speak if possible. Thanks, C.J. Emely - Monday, February 15th, 2010 11:43 PM PST Now I know where your talent as a musician comes from. You must be so proud of your royal bloodline! God blessed you with so much Von. I am happy for you and your family.=D) p.s.: Rick and I can hardly wait to enjoy your music this weekend..! Lisa - Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 9:41 AM PST Hi Von, I wanted to touch base...reviewing...such great information... I think this is a very interesting and worthwhile project. Talk soon, Lisa bandsxbands - Saturday, January 30th, 2010 12:21 AM PST Hi..., Lovin' the site! Hehehe... London - Thursday, January 21st, 2010 8:37 AM PST I have visited your website so many times but only just noticed you have a guestbook! Rabit Cages - Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 10:34 AM PST Your site keeps getting better and better! Your older articles are not as good as newer ones you have a lot more creativity and originality now keep it up! Chuck - Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 3:26 PM PST Von, I am truly in awe to learn that Harry Babasin helped create Bossa Nova years before Jobim and Getz received credit. I want to get a copy of Brazilliance - Volume 1. My wife and I are both big band fans. We like all those band leaders - The Dorseys, Charlie Barnet, Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Bob Crosby, Jerry Gray, Les Brown, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Lionel Hampton, Vaughan Monroe, and Tex Beneke. Regards, Chuck Tim - Sunday, January 10th, 2010 10:03 PM PST You need to know that you are capable of great things. It is precisely because, played correctly, your cards have the potential to win the game, that you need to concentrate so carefully. You have to be bold and adventurous. But you also have to think about what's the best way (and when's the best time) to take action. My thoughts and prayers are with your success. Ivy - Sunday, January 10th, 2010 1:22 PM PST Hello from Zürich, I just want to say that I like your website very much. Best of luck in making your documentary. I will come back soon. Yours Ivy Jim - Friday, January 8th, 2010 10:19 PM PST This was some great music, Von. I've loved those LPs from the first time I heard New Orleans DJ Dick Martin play them on the radio. You are justifiably proud of the old man! Mike - Tuesday, December 29th, 2009 8:06 PM PST Wow Von, what an amazing man your father must have been. I love your story and the fact that you've pursued the story of his life so passionately! Frank - Thursday, December 24th, 2009 12:23 AM PST Von, I have to believe that there will come a time that you and your father will be revered and respected at least as much as Miley and Billy Ray Cyrus. Even though your father 'only' invented the Bossa Nova instead of writing Achy Breaky Heart and you are 'only' IOMA's 2007 Best Bass Player and not the Disney Channel's media darling... I pray for your success every day and wish you a Merry Christmas and a very happy and successful 2010! Olivia - Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 9:05 PM PST Von!!! As I said last night you are the Bass player extradinaire. You rocked it! Had a blast! Tshepo - Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 4:31 AM PST Von the achieva thanx man hows the legacy holding up thanx 4 the wishes "california love" Keith - Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 6:30 PM PST Beautiful Interview! Thanks for sharing that Von. I'm sure your Father would be so proud! plailky - Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 2:29 AM PST hm.. love this style. Jason - Monday, December 21st, 2009 5:03 AM PST You'd think that helping to invent a new genre of music and being the first person to play your instrument in a jazz setting would be enough to get you some headlines in the jazz history books. You'd be wrong. Meet Harry Babasin, the bassist who played on the very first recordings of what became bossa nova, and then became the first person to play pizzicato cello in a jazz group. Thanks, Von, for doing right by your dad and west coast jazz! Holly - Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 1:14 PM PST Thank you Von, your Dad was so young!! Wow. Your dad, with so many gifts to entertain in music & just being who he was. I've forgotten if I had mentioned that when I was about 8 yrs old, I had been given a bear who was my favorite because he was a gift even though I had failed the year in school, my new adoptive parents had promised to give my brother & I a passing present for school & it meant a lot, when I was given the gift of Happy Harry, a 2 ft tall smiling bear who made me happy for many years. Because he'd meant so much to me. I'd managed to keep him for over 30 yrs. Warm Hugs Harry the Bear & Von, from your Friend Holly xoxox new years eve san francisco 2010 - Friday, December 11th, 2009 3:10 PM PST Just an amazing site! Lady Haig - Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 9:40 PM PST Von, Your father was "da man" and the straight no chaser "clean" as a whistle virtuoso who was so focused and intense he defied description; he was a leader...but they all were and they were able to play as "one" with a groove that titilated the senses and made music so open and rare that if they had a recording devise at every session there would be more of the more...if that is possible. Randi - Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 8:43 AM PST You guys rocked last night Von! You had a big smile on your face all night, it must be great to do what you love! Marlene - Friday, November 20th, 2009 9:43 PM PST We owe both you and your father so much! Thank you!!! Holly - Thursday, November 5th, 2009 1:43 PM PST Wow amazing pictures, memories that will be forever cherished these are priceless!! Your Dad was beautiful I see where you have also taken after him. Bless you & your love for humanity & music. xoxox Next page >> Go Home |