Posted by Benjamin Duncan (198.189.14.2) on February 10, 2003 at 13:24:40:
Dear Jon,
First off may I just say that you've made a distinctive impact on my approach to jazz singing. I am currently working on my first album "Lottie Alley", which will feature my very own jazz combo and vocal group which I call Blue 4 Rhythm. I hope you wouldn't mind me performing "Everybody's Boppin'" and "Cottontail". I'd like your permission before doing anything with song arrangements and performance on the cd. I've written 2 original tunes already and still working on more. My respect for you as a vocalist and improviser is with best regard and intentions. I happen to be hard of hearing from birth, but LHR truly inspired me to go the distance. I hope that your career continues to flourish and I hope to hear from you soon. Have a pleasant day.