"I am honored to know that you are talented and inspired enough to put together this one-woman show using our father's material. This makes you our sister, too.I am touched to know that you have been so inspired by Dad, who has been such an inspiration in my life."
It is so welcome that your diligent focus and hard work has created the reality of an up and running evening of theater and music, and I trust you know that when you are "back big time in the Apple," me and my accomplished accomplices will be big time supportive.
(Love it when someone in the 'class crowd' actually gets it done and on!)
Also, Oscar would have loved the concept of a tribute show by "a nice white Jewish girl" since he so much wanted to be regarded as more than 'preaching to the congregation' - in fact, he was desperately tired of being considered a "cross under artist" (my phrase which immensely entertained him and which he immediately adopted).
"The CD is simply exquisite! Everything about it: vocals, arrangements,
and variety. I really can't say enough. I wonder if Oscar [Brown Jr.] ever got a
chance to hear your Dat Dere. I'm sure he would have been delighted. Your album is a breath of fresh air from San Francisco!" Norman Curtis, New York based BMI songwriter & composer, pianist; Oscar Brown Jr.’s music collaborator from 1955-60; performed in Europe & extensively in U.S.
I just wanted to let you know that I really enjoy what you're doing with his material, it's kind of a surprise, you know? Thank you and keep it up. My whole family appreciates it!
"Just wanted to give you a shout thanking you for having Maggie as part of your show at the Jazz at Pearl’s. I saw the video clip and thought it was great. I enjoyed the whole 9 minutes. If you couldn’t sing I would be pissed - I thought it was great and the people who will be at Jazz at Pearl’s on the night you and Maggie perform will be in for a treat, I don't think they know what they're in for."