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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 Holly - Thursday, November 5th, 2009 10:47 AM PST I thank you for sharing your dad's memory with us, because it was a very sad time for you and yet you took the time to comfort us with your beautiful stories. xoxox Jaijai - Monday, November 2nd, 2009 3:23 AM PST Wow... I am devastated to hear the news of Stacy Rowles death... this is very sad news.... I will do something....my dad and hers were good friends. I've met her many times. Wow....so sad... Thanks for letting me know Von. Kimmie - Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 4:21 AM PDT I'm intrigued my Great Uncle was Joe Henderson, Tenor Saxophonist. He ended up moving to the Bay area and performing there. I am a huge jazz fan and would love to know about your project. I am the Editor in Chief of Kitten Lounge - http://kittenlounge.onsugar.com which covers fashion, style, beauty, food, music and travel so anything that I can do please let me know! Chris - Saturday, October 17th, 2009 8:55 AM PDT Hi Von, brings back memories when I did security for Spielberg's private screening for Jaws. Also, enjoyed my 26 days of Craft Service, thanks for telling me they were hiring, almost made it to the Union, got laid off just before Christmas. I would probably still be in California if it were not for that. Alberto - Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 4:09 PM PDT There's a 45 rpm ep you may or may not know about but probably do, maybe you can share a little history, it also coincides with what you said about DownBeat sharing the same address, maybe that has something to do with it.. it's on the DownBeat label, Jazz in Hollywood series, featuring 4 different groups, engineered by John Neal and produced by Harry Babasin, "A workshop recordings custom pressing" Lou Levy trio with Harry Babasin on bass and Larry Bunker on drums playing "Serenade in Blue", Virgil Gonsalves sextet with the same rhythm section playing "Bounce", Bob Enevoldsen quintet playing "Fast Buck", and Herbie Harper quartet playing "Indian Summer", all with Harry Babasin on bass. The downbeat logo is the same as the magazine, pretty rare disc. Henri Babeaux - Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009 4:59 AM PDT True inspiration is both a justification and a purpose in itself. Simply trust what inspires you... Caryn - Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009 10:41 AM PDT Von I enjoyed reading about you and your family history, very intriguing. I currently live outside of Dallas, so the Texas part caught my attention too. Looking forward to hearing from you. In gratitude, Caryn Tania - Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 12:51 PM PDT Greetings, Thanks for article. Everytime like to read you. http://www.onoffon.com/JazzArticle.pdf Tania Frank - Friday, September 4th, 2009 4:46 AM PDT Hi Von What a great job your doing. I love it! Someone really making a difference! I have to let you know about this web site I came across. I will send you a invite. Thanks for our new found friendship, I shall look forward to meeting you one day. Have a great day. Peace, Frank Joyce - Thursday, September 3rd, 2009 8:58 AM PDT Von, I'll make those corrections and send the story on to Kristen. As soon as I hear when it's scheduled to run, I'll let you know. It's been really great working with you. And our conversations have renewed my interest in jazz. I didn't realize how much of what I used to listen to with my late husband was actually West Coast jazz. Love those sounds!!! Thanks again, Joyce George - Friday, August 28th, 2009 3:14 PM PDT I believe this project may be a fit for our self-fund. We are in the final stages of putting our own monies together and I anticipate around Sept 1st we will be ready to begin funding projects. Since our focus and aim will be "family-friendly" positive message pieces, including documentaries, I believe that this project may be right in our "sweet spot". I'm not going to make any guarantees, but I will have our people look at it once we're up and running. BOB HARRIGAN - Thursday, August 27th, 2009 12:32 PM PDT YOUR WEBSITE/EXCELLENT! I am the music advisor/artist liaison: 2010 JAZZ FESTIVALS/FLORIDA 3215 PLAYER DRIVE, NEW PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA 34655-2121 Chris - Tuesday, August 18th, 2009 3:59 AM PDT This is a great Honor, Von, nice things happen to nice people, when they wait long enough, more power to you my Brother. Melinda - Monday, August 17th, 2009 10:09 PM PDT Congratulations on the sponsorship for the documentary on your father! That is fantastic news! I look forward to hearing how things progress. Enjoyed reading your bit on the website for NYFA. NYFA - Monday, August 17th, 2009 1:47 PM PDT Read and re-read Von Babasin's interview at: New York Foundation for the Arts Meet A NYFA Artist - Von Babasin http://www.nyfa.org/level3.asp?id=694&fid=5&sid=156 Tom - Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 4:38 AM PDT Hi Von, You may remember me, a bit of Armenian and a lot of jazz enthusiasm from New Zealand. In case the information is new to you, last evening we watched a movie called "The Band's Visit", an Israeli/Egyptian film. A couple of the musicians were Chet Baker enthusiasts (a struggle for me, the more so since I am ploughing my way through a biography), and one says that he has a good collection of his records, right from the early days with Harry Babasin's Octet. Best Wishes, Tom Lucille - Thursday, August 6th, 2009 8:47 AM PDT Von, what evocative, amazing and lovely music!!! Thank you so much for this fascinating cd!!! No wonder you have won many awards for your music!!! Went to the website and so enjoyed the article in the Studio City newspaper about your wonderful Dad!!! You have followed in his footsteps and how proud he must be, knowing that you have carried on his exquisite gift and that you are preserving the history of that most beautiful of all jazz types, the glorious West Coast sound!!! Warmest wishes, Lucille Esther - Saturday, August 1st, 2009 6:22 AM PDT Excellent, You will be featured in an upcoming issue of NYFA's 'Meet A NYFA Artist'. Please send an image that you would like included, and links to your project or personal websites. Thank you! Esther Lucille - Thursday, July 30th, 2009 4:06 AM PDT Von, you and your wonderful project are in my prayers, for the Lord to bring it to fruition to honor your beloved Dad and the gift He gave to him and to those wonderful musicians who gave us that glorious West Coast sound!! (My favorite music of all time!!!) God bless you and your family!!! Lovingly, Lucille Albert - Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 5:05 AM PDT The first time I heard your pop's name was on an Inglewood Jam Session with Charlie Parker. Please keep me posted on the documentary, when did Harry Babasin and Roy Harte fold the label? I see Jimmy Rowles did a lot of work for these sessions as well.. Best Regards, Albert Marcos - Sunday, July 26th, 2009 3:12 PM PDT Hello Von, Thanks very much for keeping me updated. I truly appreciate that. I'm looking foward to seeing you succeed. aliccegorrrenz - Sunday, July 26th, 2009 5:04 AM PDT Hello! My name is Alice, I`m from New York but live in Paris now. I love classic music! Nita - Friday, July 24th, 2009 3:47 PM PDT Von, I'm jes so proud of everything you've done for your dad. He would be so proud. If I had a dad like him, I'd be dang proud too. It's good that, thanks to you, he won't be lost over time. So many musicians were back then (and now), who deserve to be remembered for their important contributions. You're a wonderful son! Donna - Thursday, July 23rd, 2009 5:58 AM PDT Harry Babasin played bass with Charlie Barnet's band and we would go coast to coast with the United States Army Air Force Bands. Chris - Monday, July 20th, 2009 5:52 AM PDT Hi Von, just had you in mind today. I think you are one of the neatest people that I have met in my life. I know your father would be very proud of you. Have a nice week! Grange - Saturday, July 18th, 2009 11:19 PM PDT Dear Von, My friend tells me you are the son of the one and only incomparable Harry Babasin. I Salute You! And My Love For You Runs Deep! I spent 15 years interviewing over 400 luminaries of the jazz world for my book about Al Haig. Sadly, when I finally found your dad he had passed. My respect to you out of the internet. Grange Jerome - Friday, July 17th, 2009 1:29 PM PDT Dear ONOFFON, Wonderful compositions with smooth production. I wish you all a bright musical future. Brad - Sunday, July 12th, 2009 2:10 PM PDT I will be in LA for the day at the Beverly Wilshire Hilton. If you are free around noon, let's get a coffee and catch up - give me ring. Stef - Thursday, July 9th, 2009 7:12 AM PDT I'm listening to "Bridge to Presage" on my outdoor Bose system now... Outstanding, Von... Outstanding... Dean - Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 11:00 AM PDT Von - that is such a unbelievably cool documentation of some of the greatest "cats" in one of the hippest eras in music history - thanks for posting the photo! That is truly a who's who of that hep era... what crazy-great stories your dad must have had from that time.... wjara - Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 2:58 PM PDT Hey Von, what's going on? "Bebes Song" is a good song, very clean. Smooth delivery on the vocals, and the music shows off the character in your voice. Anyway, thank you george - Wednesday, June 17th, 2009 11:36 AM PDT Hello Von - It's been hectic around here - My partner, being from Detroit is very much into Jazz and I am somewhat of a listener as well. My hometown of Elkhart, IN (the band instrument capital of the world - in fact, one of my friends is the guy who purchased Steinway and then took UMI public) has a Jazz Fest every year and it´s very well attended by fans as well as by some of the bigger name talent. Please complete the application and include a full financial budget along with an Executive Summary and we´ll go from there. Thanks! Martin - Saturday, June 13th, 2009 4:15 PM PDT You are an incredible gentlemen. The story of your father, is really worth to bring it to the walls of the theatre. Maybe its just me, but I really liked your story. Best of luck! Tom - Tuesday, June 9th, 2009 9:00 AM PDT Von, I appreciate you contacting me and your project sounds wonderful. However, my fund managers and trust managers will only look at projects of $3 million or more. I do wish you well and please ad me to your mailing list for future updates. I'm certain it's a film I would want to enjoy. Best of luck, Tom Liam - Friday, May 29th, 2009 2:00 PM PDT Von! What a photo to get your hands on! Very cool, and a who's who of the era! I'm very happy for you. Strange drum kit though. Hope you're real well. Carol - Tuesday, May 26th, 2009 8:46 AM PDT Hi Von - I thought of you yesterday when I was backstage at Topanga Days with my bro (they played the main stage) - and I met Alphonso Johnson - very nice guy! Jack - Friday, May 22nd, 2009 11:52 AM PDT Hi Von Beautifully put. I hope my kids (I have three) remember me with such love and dedication . . . Jack B Mark - Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 8:12 AM PDT Hi Von, Thanks for your email. I'll do some digging around and see what I can find. Might you be able to send me a still of your father? It would help us identify him. Thanks, Mark Jeff - Monday, May 18th, 2009 1:14 PM PDT Hey Von, The new CD is terrific!! I only had 2 listens, but it might be my favorite of your releases. It's like Gil Evans/Miles Davis stuff... with Bela Fleck, Pat Metheny, etc... a whole bunch of varied stuff that makes it uniquely and cohesively ONOFFON! Thanks! Jill - Wednesday, May 13th, 2009 9:38 PM PDT God Bless your precious Mom. Ward - Wednesday, May 6th, 2009 7:23 PM PDT Hello Von, Your dad was a great bass player! He plays bass on 3 tracks of the Krupa album... Blue Moon; There's No You; It's Up to You. D Fagerquist, J Triscari, T Russo, V Hughes (tp); L Cox, T Pererson, B Culley (tb); M Williams, F Antonelli (as); C Ventura, S Benoric (ts); S Olsen (bs); T Napoleon (p); E Yance (g); HARRY BABASIN (b); Gene Krupa, Joe Dale (dm); Buddy Stewart (vocals) plus 9 strings. April 24, 1945. Lydia - Saturday, May 2nd, 2009 9:44 PM PDT This is so cool!!! I am glad you saw the auction and your brother won it. Congratulations on the interviews for the book too. That is really exciting. I assume they will send you a copy? ~Lydia Russ - Tuesday, April 28th, 2009 10:44 PM PDT Hi Von, Harry Babasin was a first call bassist on a lot of jazz dates during the 50s. He also had his own record company, Nocturne after that. It would be a pleasure to meet you & discuss your father's work in the studios. It might be easy to help you if your dad kept work books of his session calls. If not, it would be interesting to talk since I never got the chance to interview your father or Roy Harte. I'll contact you when I get in town & we can determine a good time to get together next week. Russ Caylan - Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009 5:41 PM PDT Dear Von, Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I am playing the single as I type this!!! You are the best! I am going to be forever in your debt and I know it isn't much, but I want to keep you updated on all that goes on. Also, I would love for you to keep me updated on your film about your dad. I'm meeting a LOT of people from my father's past, many still active in music and I will spread the word when and where they can see your project. I wish I could repay this kindness. YOU ARE THE GREATEST!!! THANK YOU. ~Caylan Michael - Wednesday, April 15th, 2009 6:54 PM PDT Hi Von, Both packages that you sent me have now arrived safely in the mail. Thank you very much for that. It is very much appreciated. The pictures and illustrations are just wonderful and will make welcome additions to the book. Incidentally, I interviewed producer Larry Franco today and he vividly remembered the miniature helicopter disaster. Nobody else has ever mentioned it but Larry did as soon as I mentioned it. Thanks again for the pictures. Take care of yourself. Michael Michael - Monday, April 13th, 2009 2:02 PM PDT Hi Von, how are you? Thanks again for all your help. You've been great. I can't wait to see the photographs and the drawings, they sound amazing. I haven't been able to confirm the miniature helicopter story yet. I'll also watch that Norwegian autopsy scene again just to be sure. I'm sure you are right about that. I'll keep you updated on the progress of the book and thanks again for your help. Best wishes, Michael Joanna - Saturday, April 11th, 2009 6:00 AM PDT Yes Von ... maybe they are "STUCK". hee hee. I will go there often, I am not STUCK. I will read about your Dad sometimes too. It will keep him alive eh, if he is in our minds? Hugs Joanna xxxx << Previous page Next page >> Go Home |