[JPL] Rosetta Reitz R.I.P.

[louisx at verizon.net]

This is indeed sad news.  When I was just out of college in the 1970s I 
discovered one of Reitz's recordings and wrote to her. As we lived near each 
other she invited me over to her apartment and we had a memorable afternoon 
discussing music.  I also remember thinking she wanted to set me up with her 
daughter. At the time I had recently met the songwriter and blues singer Doc 
Pomus and I told him about her. He sounded like he was going to contact her 
but I don't know if he ever did, but it was funny for me because one of the 
questions he asked me was if she was good looking.  It seemed to be a 
strange question after I had just finished telling him how she was standing 
up for the women who never had a chance to record. I mumbled my way through 
a response I cannot remember -- I may have just said "sure".  In any case 
it's a great memory.

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Subject: [JPL] Rosetta Reitz R.I.P.


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> Rosetta Reitz, author and  jazz historian who  produced albums of blues 
> and
> jazz recorded by women from the 1920's onward, passed peacefully 
> surrounded
> by her three daughters Rebecca, Robin and Rainbow.
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> There will be a gathering to remember her on Sunday November 9th at her
> house. If you would like to, please stop by anytime between 2:00 and 6:00
> pm. 115 West 16th Street, apt. 267 on the sixth floor.
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