Project Bass for Dennis Irwin Fund - Page 2

kurt muroki · #21 02-25-2008, 10:20 AM

wow, great arnold. What a good cause.

MikeBass · #22 02-25-2008, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by arnoldschnitzer

Hey, folks. I have a fully-carved Romanian flatback 3/4 size bass in need of repairs. Proceeds from the sale are going directly to the fund to aid Dennis Irwin in his time of need. Dennis and I were contemporaries many years ago on the NYC jazz scene, and as many of you know he is battling cancer and has no health insurance.

I will hand the bass over to the first person who writes a $500 check to the fund. Of course, a larger amount would be ok too. I will consider shipping it.

A TB member had previously committed to this but just today went back on his word. I'm disappointed, and I'm anxious to get this done. I have pics but I'm a computer moron, so I can't post them here.

Please help.

Guys, this is flat out an awesome gesture.
Someone please PM me with a PayPal or other means of payment.
I cannot afford to come up with the amount asked (now above $600) but I would like to help out anyway.

I had the same thing happen FOR me on the electric side of TB. (if you don't get over there much, do a search on my name, I think it still comes up)

But according to the rules that were put in place because of what was done for me, that really, this kind of thread isn't allowed by TB rules (which I will honor the rules, but strongly disagree with).

So please be careful in this. I for one would hate to see it ruined.
It's amazing to watch this kind of thing go on and happen. One more way to show that there really are good, grounded, understanding people in the world that know when it is time to step up.
And this is another shining example.

God Bless,
Mike

MingusAmongUs · #23 02-25-2008, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeBass

Guys, this is flat out an awesome gesture.
Someone please PM me with a PayPal or other means of payment.

Whether it's allowed here or not, you can contribute here. Or via snail mail to the address in one of the first few posts in this thread. Thanks!

MikeBass · #24 02-25-2008, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by MingusAmongUs

Whether it's allowed here or not, you can contribute here. Or via snail mail to the address in one of the first few posts in this thread. Thanks!

Got it.
Thanks!!!

**Chris Fitzgerald** · #25 02-25-2008, 02:22 PM

As per Paul's suggestion, moved to the Classified section and reopened.

toman · #26 02-26-2008, 03:41 AM

This is a great deal on what could be a serviceable bass; unfortunate politics aside, go for it! I'd buy in a second if I had the $$$. I had a bass just like this and it was great aside from some crunchy varnish. Good deal!

arnoldschnitzer · #27 02-26-2008, 06:18 AM

ctregan in the lead at $650. Please PM me here with any other offers. Closing this out today at 8PM. Thanks folks, and thanks Paul for bending the rules a little.

arnoldschnitzer · #28 02-26-2008, 04:46 PM

tyb507 with a bid of $675. Going once...

arnoldschnitzer · #29 02-26-2008, 06:02 PM

tyb507 is the winner! Please contact me to arrange pickup.

Thanks everyone for the encouragement.

Let's all think a good thought for our colleague Dennis.

wineaux · #30 02-26-2008, 09:31 PM

I hardly qualify as a colleague, but I admire Dennis and his music. Tonight, I made a contriution to the fund, and I tip my hat to Arnold, tyb507 and all the great folks on this board who made this happen.

Peace (and plywood!)
Wineaux

Phil Rowan · #31 02-26-2008, 10:04 PM

Arnold, thanks so much for doing this. Dennis is one of my greatest influences and teachers. He's the one who really put me on my feet when I first started school. Those 3 years I spent studying with him and going to see the VJO almost every Monday still keep me going today, and I don't see this stopping any time soon! We're all praying for you, Ski!!

jrlynch · #32 02-27-2008, 10:16 PM

this relates:

Playing Our Parts: A Concert to Benefit Dennis Irwin
Mon, Mar 10, 7:30pm
The Allen Room
Joe Lovano and John Scofield team up with Jazz at Lincoln Center and Wynton Marsalis to bring together incredible performers in a benefit concert for beloved bassist Dennis Irwin.

Mose Allison, Tony Bennett, David Berger and the Sultans of Swing, Ron Carter, Bill Charlap, Jack DeJohnette, Bill Frisell, Jim Hall, Jon Hendricks, Joe Lovano, Wynton Marsalis, Paul Motian, John Patitucci and John Scofield are donating their services and Jazz at Lincoln Center is donating its venue and staff to raise much-needed funds for Irwin through The Jazz Foundation of America. We invite the jazz community and music fans to come together in support of Dennis Irwin, who is in need of immediate financial support for medical treatment and expenses as he battles a serious illness.