"Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but {only} one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win." {1Corinthians 9:24; New American Standard}
I'm blessed to have met some tremendous folk over the years and really do appreciate the opportunities to network and enjoy even today. My start as a performing and recording drummer began in New York City (my home town) with the late DONNY HATHAWAY, and with whom I toured for nearly two years. The rest is history unfolding... thank you Donny. You are sorely missed.
By the Grace of The Only Living God (and not a "dead" one), I've worked with Alvin Lee (of Ten Years After), Ashford & Simpson, Average White Band, Aziz Ibrahim, Ben Tankard, Bette Midler, Bonnie Raitt, Bob Dylan (with Eric Clapton), Bill Withers, Candi Staton, David Scott, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Diana Ross, Daryl Hall & John Oates (Hall & Oats), Don Klayman, Donny Hathaway, Dori Previn (Andre Previn's wife), Esther Phillips, Eumir Deodato, Freda Payne, Freddie Hubbard, Garrett Morris (NBC’s Saturday Night Live!), Geoff McBride, Greg Mullens, THE Guild of Sound, Herbie Mann, Irene Cara (Broadway’s Fame!), Jack Turner, Joe Cocker, James Taylor (@ Milton Academy), Lloyd Price, Kokomo, Manu DiBangu, Mark Copeland, Margie Josephs, Nat Adderley, Jr. (Cannonball’s nephew), Nell Carter, Phyliss Hyman, Randy Harper, Richie Havens, Roy Ayers, Rudy Vaughn Brannon, Jerry Harrison, Sherry Winston, Steve Whitworth, Steve Freeman, Steve Winwood, Stevie Wonder, Terrence Boylan, The Promise Keepers Band, etc., etc.
I leave out my ministerial experience and training on purpose since these daze people are so fragile that they've become intolerant and brittle. I'm not trying to be politically correct as much as simply following the Call to serve one on one. Then, and only then, will the geometric grow into the logarithmic - and we'll see the change that some are trying to do on their own.Suss as a Knight of Fantasy (?) OR Our Present Reality w/Eumir Deodato's "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" (Johann Sebastian Bach) ca. 1979. Go Figure for yourself and Keep It Real! . . .
And for all of the Lovely Ladies out there, I'm just real. MySpace is one thing, but true relationship is another. I'm often taken aback by the narcissism of many from a man's perspective and by some of the things I see over the Net; but extend my heartfelt thanks to every one of my Friends within this privilege to communicate with each other without the displays of decadence. Women are already beautiful. Some don't even need make-up. I wonder what Eve looked like.So this song recorded with Eumir Deodato is to the Ladies out there and whomever it applies. I know Whom I serve and know the one I desire. I'm here to express and not be depressed because of the distance between us. So go figure ... LOL!
An open invite is extended to see my recent blog(s) and for you to visit my website at www.JohnSussewell.Com . Lots of music up there in the Suss's SoundScape section, as well as pics and additional information important to me in MySpace. God Bless You All & Thanks for visiting.
TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - This Survey has been UPDATED February 3, 2009, from a previous one. May anyone's New Year never forget what we should know and have learned from the past... AND MAY OLD ACQUAINTANCES NEVER BE FORGETTEN. They are still Friends. Where the heck did that come from anyway???
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