The Subject: Re: Appreciation At 06:36:44 on 10/10/07, Kenny (kenny@kennyrankin.com) wrote:
Frank,
That was a kick ass fun day. Chris Carson, as you know, is a very cool fella, and it was a
joy to have been invited to his celebration. Jimmy is one of our national treasures, and the
hang was excellent.
Thanks for the kind words, and I would like a copy of the pics, when you get them, if that's
ok.
Be safe and well,
Kenny
>Kenny, > >Just wanted to tell you how much I've enjoyed your music over the years, particularly your Silver Morning album (Penny Lane, Haven't We Met: Huge favorites), and the one you
made with Don Costa with When Sunny Gets Blue and Here's That Rainy Day.
> >Also, I was assigned to photograph an event here in Chicago back in 1999. There were at least two musical guests who played. As I listened to the first musician it sounded like
he was playing a lot of Kenny Rankin songs and sounded a lot like you. I looked closely at
that musician, and it was YOU. I went to shake your hand. You asked my name. A simple
thing, but a terrific thrill. It was a Carson's Ribs Anniversary. The other musician I
remember was Jimmy Webb, and I was allowed by Chris Carson to photograph the two of
you shooting the breeze in a back room. We had to surrender the negatives of that night,
but I'm about to ask Mr. Carson at this late date if I can use them for samples of my work.
Meanwhile, thanks for all the great music.
> >Best wishes, >Frank Steltenkamp
