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Jody Carver
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Posted 6 Nov 2006 3:36 pm |
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I didnt want to mar the happiness of Herb and Jim Cohen by posting what I have to say, however it is something very dear to me, I apologize for any discomfort to those who may not feel this is the right time,nor the right place. On November 6th 1986,my friend and partner passed away, and I would like for those of you who have supported our efforts on the creating the Hot Club Of America to know that I am grateful to many of you.
Namely Dave Van Allen and Mike Gross who have shown and gave me much support over the years and if it were not for people like this
The Hot Club Of America would never have been.Johnny is buried in a simple grave on City Island NY, and with the proceed's of the
flow of cash have allowed me to have a headstone made up for Johnny. It reads as follows. "An American Guitar Player". In addition I want to thank both Fred Shannon and Maurice Anderson who both helped me when my wife passed and for that I will never be able to thank them enough.
Remember Johnny, George Nida and August Lamont on this sad day for me. There is no need to post anything, just say a prayer for the memory of those I worked with and if it were not for them, I would not have been able to learn as much as I have. God rest their sweet soul's.A Fender Promo photo of Johnny can be seen on Dave Van Allens Tribute to the Hot Club Of America. This story and more will be in the book I have been waiting for 5 years to complete and at this time, the chapter on "An American Guitar
Player" is being finalized.I want to express my thanks to Rick Alexander for his masterpiece of a web site made up for me.And to Sandy Miller for helping me with this project, it will be done as soon as we can have all the grammar and spelling corrected
The present owner of John's guitar is now proudly owned by a great guitarist from Glendale California, Iain Hersey. Please if you will check out David Van Allens Tribute to the Hot Club Of America. Dave and myself are in process of completing the complete story of the HCOA. Again, you need not reply
a silent prayer will be fine.
Thank You[This message was edited by Jody Carver on 06 November 2006 at 06:57 PM.] |
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Dave Van Allen
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Souderton, PA , US , Earth
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Jody Carver
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Posted 6 Nov 2006 4:23 pm
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Mike Gross
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Manchester, Connecticut, USA
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Posted 7 Nov 2006 2:52 am
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Jody,
Johnny Cucci and the Hot Club of America will never be forgotten on my "Swingin' West" radio show. You and Johnny are very dear to me and I am sure many of my listeners.
I only wish that we still had somewhere the old Rosalie Allen TV shows of the 1950s with you and Johnny.
Mike www.swinginwest.com
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David L. Donald
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Koh Samui Island, Thailand
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Posted 7 Nov 2006 5:00 am
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Jody My Condolences too.
Even after so many years,
after you have worked closely
with someone for a long time,
it still comes back to you
like it was yesterday. |
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Charlie McDonald
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Posted 7 Nov 2006 5:18 am
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I love reading these little bits of history.
Your posts keep them alive, Jody. |
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Jody Carver
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Posted 7 Nov 2006 5:37 am
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Mike thank you,I wished I had the shows with Rosalie and it was you who have taken the Hot club out of the moth balls and let the your listeners hear it.
David thank you as well, your words comfort me and always do.
Charlie thank you, you are always there when a kind word is needed.
Goodbye for now. and folks listen to the talented fingers of Johnny on Mike's show but before I leave, I held back on saying this, Johnny had a keen sense of music, he had no education and at the end, he passed away in Florida of Alzheimers disease, thank you and listen to my friend on the one LP we did because of internal managment problems at
www.swinginwest.com Thank You. edited to add, Bless all of you. Mike my best to Susan and Jody and Jennifer and all your grandchilren.[This message was edited by Jody Carver on 08 November 2006 at 07:18 AM.] |
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Gene Jones
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Oklahoma City, OK USA, (deceased)
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Posted 7 Nov 2006 5:45 am
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| Even though he is gone, Johnny Cucci will live on by virtue of his collaboration with Jody Carver on the HCOA. Best wishes to you Jody from your friend, Gene. |
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Jody Carver
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Posted 7 Nov 2006 6:02 am
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Gene
I just saw your post, thank you for being my friend Cowboy. |
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Joe McHam
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Houston, TX * R.I.P.
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Posted 7 Nov 2006 10:07 am
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| Jody we are so sorry for the loss of your friend and partner. You and his family and frieds are in our thoughts and prayers. |
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Jody Carver
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KNIGHT OF FENDER TWEED
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Posted 7 Nov 2006 10:30 am
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Joe, thank you, and thank you for your patience with me, If I scan a photo of John can you place it on your website? I have the cd's packed and will mail tomorrow for sure.
Thanks again. |
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Laurie Ayres
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Riverview, Florida, USA
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Posted 7 Nov 2006 10:30 am
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| Jody: Roy and I too send our prayers and God's comfort to you. We have missed you on the forum and all the great things you post. The history for so many and the stories that are so precious. Our prayer is that Roy and I will see you next year at St. Louis and that God will grant you many blessings in your life. Your "forever" friends. Lots of love and hugs, Laurie |
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Jody Carver
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Posted 7 Nov 2006 10:50 am
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| Laurie, Thank you and I will my best to be in Saint Louis, but I can't be certain. I would like to see Roy and yourself. Maybe a dream will come true and I would like to be there as both of you have been for me.Love you guys. |
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Andy Zynda
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Wisconsin
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Posted 7 Nov 2006 12:08 pm
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I play the hell out of that Hot Club CD.
You and Johnny ripped it up and then some!
I salute you both!
-andy z- |
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Jody Carver
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Posted 7 Nov 2006 1:15 pm
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Thank you Andy, dont play the "hell" out of it
for "heavens" sake. But I thank you for your compliment.
Your pretty darn good as well A To Z. |
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Mike Gross
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Manchester, Connecticut, USA
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Posted 7 Nov 2006 1:43 pm
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Jody,
Thanks for the plug!
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Mike
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Jody Carver
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Posted 7 Nov 2006 2:21 pm
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| Mike my friend, it was not meant as a plug, you have done much for me in the years we have been friends. I'll never forget when you told me you sat behind me with Susan at the PSGA show years ago and didnt want to bother as you felt I wouldn't acknowledge you.That so called plug has been the root of our friendship and every day you make more and more friends. My friend forever www.swinginwest.com |
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Mike Gross
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Manchester, Connecticut, USA
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Posted 7 Nov 2006 3:32 pm
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Jody,
My correction!
Thanks for being you!
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Mike
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Andy Zynda
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Posted 7 Nov 2006 3:43 pm
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And nobody does that job better than Jody!
(Thanks Jody, the next CD should be done sometime this winter. Can I send you a copy? They make great coasters!!)
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Jody Carver
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Posted 7 Nov 2006 4:10 pm
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Mike,no apologies needed. You have been the very best thing to come along on this Forum and we all appreciate you, you have brought us good music and friendship and that's what counts the most.
Andy coasters looks like we are having fun, but I know for sure Johnny would like to see all of us have some fun, because honest to goodness he was a fun guy.Andy of course you can send me a cd.Do you have my home address? if not I can e mail you..
I hope Donna don't close this thread yet, Oh Donna are you there?? Ok see you guys later.[This message was edited by Jody Carver on 08 November 2006 at 07:20 AM.] |
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Al Marcus
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Cedar Springs,MI USA (deceased)
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Posted 7 Nov 2006 5:16 pm
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Jody-I think I know how you feel. Memories are precious to hold on to. I can't count all the Musicians that I have worked with over all those years, But a few who became very dear friends stand out .
I have memories of the good music we made together and the good times we had. Even though they are gone, they are close , here in my heart....al
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My Website..... www.cmedic.net/~almarcus/
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Jody Carver
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Posted 7 Nov 2006 5:31 pm
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Al I know that you know my feelings, we come from the same school. I have said it a thousand times, you are truly the chairman of the board and your website is an adventure
into a land of happiness. Take care of yourself my friend, and keep in touch by e mail. Someday we will meet, I dont know where or when, but we will. Thank you. |
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Hank Pell
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New York, USA
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Posted 7 Nov 2006 5:59 pm
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| Jody, You won't believe how many people ive met, that tell me they have the Hot Club Of america LP and tell me how much they love it.I remember the firs time i heard it back in the fifties.It was like Jango Rienhart's music.They were right about Johnny Cucci's Playing He also sounded like al Ciola.Two of My Friends ,Lou Massana and Paul Valario told me the album is a collectors item.Jody Remember that cold New Years Eve . My Brother & I were playing opposite you ,and You & Johnny Tore the house down at the Copa Club in Secaucas New Jersey. I didn't want to get up to play after that. |
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Jody Carver
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Posted 7 Nov 2006 6:23 pm
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Hank, yes I remember, Yourself and your brother Sonny were really good and I do beleive you overestimate me, It was Johnny who did the arrangements and not I.
I have taped your classic recording of "Wont You Ride In My Little Red Wagon" and send it to friends and Mike plays it often on his show, we all know where to find Mike, so here is Mike's place.
www.swinginwest.com easy listening and difficult to forget, take care of yourself and thank you for honoring my friend as you have.
PS New Years Eve Secaucus New Jersey early 1950's???mmmmm seems as though I took a sweet young lady with me to spend New Years eve together. Thanks again have to go and walk the pups.
Take it easy buddy.[This message was edited by Jody Carver on 07 November 2006 at 06:28 PM.] |
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Mike Gross
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Manchester, Connecticut, USA
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Posted 8 Nov 2006 4:58 am
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Jody,
Thanks again, for another plug for "Swingin' West." It is really appreciated!
Hank, it is so good to see another post from you. Yes, that recording of "Red Wagon" of Jody with your band is awesome and a listener favorite on my show.
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