Boo, I hadn't realized you had such a long and strong connection with the New Orleans music scene. Both Russ and I contribute to and are involved in Musician's Village, a housing project for old, poor, and indigent musicians from the NO area and which is administered by Habitat for Humanity. I've been threatening to visit the area and meet some of the old timers but haven't yet made time for it. I wish I had your knowledge of the area and it's (musical) history. I'm sure you've got some great stories to tell, especially about some of the no-name local legends that helped to shape this great American art form we call Jazz. As Winton Marsallis says, 'keep the music alive'.

chas