STILL ALIVE DJ KENNEDY YIOOEEnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

djkennedy · 2024-12-05 8:18 p.m.

:good: ggfdd yes. Many changes in my

Life but trombones were part bf it

For most of it. Thank you for many

Wonderful memories ilITF. And other

Forums I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!-

And am grateful and thankful for

Being able to help in many ways

The long tones. Buying Selling Collrcting

FJn. Characters. Everything m

BIGGIE SMALLS CAME NOR ASHORT VISIT

ON A RESCUE MISDION

Several bobesb hsd been atBAC

Well the story is I was packing a

ANYWAY I feli hard. Stopped up

Prostate cancsr drg4

Well i survived but am crawling Bach

Case to VAL GARAY gift from NIC TEN BTOEKE

Posaunus · by **Posaunus** » 2024-12-05 8:28 p.m.

DJ,

You just made my day! :D

Welcome back. :hi:

Hope to hear more from you soon.

harrisonreed · by **harrisonreed** » 2024-12-05 8:37 p.m.

Hang in there DJ.!

Kbiggs · by **Kbiggs** » 2024-12-05 9:55 p.m.

Welcome back. Glad you’re feeling better, DJ.

atopper333 · by **atopper333** » 2024-12-05 10:45 p.m.

Great to see you on here DJ!

Finetales · by **Finetales** » 2024-12-05 11:51 p.m.

DJ!!!!!

blast · by **blast** » 2024-12-06 7:06 a.m.

Good for you. An important part of this forum. You are our link with the past. Get stronger and be happy.

AndrewMeronek · by **AndrewMeronek** » 2024-12-06 7:26 a.m.

Good to see you still kicking. :hi:

ArtL · by **ArtL** » 2024-12-06 8:46 a.m.

DJ,

Crazy! I was thinking of you on Wednesday and wondering how you've been...and here you are! Keep fighting!

jpwell · by **jpwell** » 2024-12-06 9:50 a.m.

What a treat to hear from Dj

hwlentz · by **hwlentz** » 2024-12-06 10:14 a.m.

Glad to hear! Saw your art show in Carbondale a few years ago. Great pieces!

biggiesmalls · 2024-12-08 2:20 p.m.

It was great to see DJ again for the first time since the Pandemic. He's been creating beautiful paintings during his convalescence, including the huge 36" x 48" landscape pictured below.

Almost all of the top tier horns were sold to offset medical bills and home care, but if anyone has time to make a pilgrimage to the crumbling Art House of Horns across the alley from DJ's place on Chester Hill, there are numerous 2B and 3B bell sections in the back room, various Olds pro horns, some Elkhart 6H's and 8H's, New York Bach Mercedes and Mercurys, various other quirky old vintage horns, and many dozens of classic vintage cases looking for mates (some are pictured below). Just give DJ a few day's notice so one of his caretakers can be available to unlock and take you on a tour. It's a bit treacherous in there, so take your time and be careful making your way around.

If you're active on Facebook, that's the best way to reach him:

https://www.facebook.com/donald.j.kennedy2/

It's truly amazing that DJ has beaten Stage 4 prostate cancer and is walking around the house again with a cane after suffering a fractured pelvis. I hope this generous outpouring of support here on the Chat will encourage him to keep working toward a full recovery.

Tomorrow is DJ's 76th birthday, so I'd like to wish a very Happy Birthday to my longtime friend and mentor in the vintage trombone business!

harrisonreed · by **harrisonreed** » 2024-12-08 2:47 p.m.

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imsevimse · by **imsevimse** » 2024-12-08 3:47 p.m.

Hello!, DJ Good to see post from you again! :hi:

/Tom

djkennedy · by **djkennedy** » 2024-12-10 12:29 a.m.

Hello he

Yes I turned

76 togayy. T T T o day 76 brain

Fog egg bog

Yule log

Drama cats

And Mary Anne WATROUS

Carolyn Johnson and Fedchoc

djkennedy · by **djkennedy** » 2024-12-10 12:35 a.m.

Hello he

Yes I turned

76 togayy. T T T o day 76 brain

Fog egg bog

Yule log

Drama cats

And Mary Anne WATROUS

Carolyn Johnson and Fedchochn

BROOKLYN BAGLES TOO

BENN HANSSON

DAVEVASHLEY

ALL GOOD

GLADVTO VM. BE ALIVE

BIG LUV!!!!!!!!!!!!

djkennedy · by **djkennedy** » 2024-12-10 1:22 a.m.

Ho Ho

Away we got

Tubes to block wlp

tbdana · by **tbdana** » 2024-12-10 3:36 p.m.

[quote="djkennedy"]Hello he

Yes I turned

76 togayy. T T T o day 76 brain

Fog egg bog

Yule log

Drama cats

And Mary Anne WATROUS

Carolyn Johnson and Fedchochn

BROOKLYN BAGLES TOO

BENN HANSSON

DAVEVASHLEY

ALL GOOD

GLADVTO VM. BE ALIVE

BIG LUV!!!!!!!!!!!![/quote]

I'm too new to have known DJ. Is there a secret decoder ring, or something, to decode these posts?

BGuttman · by **BGuttman** » 2024-12-10 4:09 p.m.

No decoder ring. DJ is a frustrated poet and lots of his posts are rather obtuse. But he had (maybe still has) a great collection of trombones; many of which are for sale.

RobL · by **RobL** » 2024-12-10 10:49 p.m.

You are a living legend!

SimmonsTrombone · by **SimmonsTrombone** » 2024-12-11 6:27 a.m.

Great news on your health, DJ. Still playing the 6h I bought from you.

biggiesmalls · by **biggiesmalls** » 2024-12-11 11:18 a.m.

[quote="tbdana"]<QUOTE author="djkennedy" post_id="260899" time="1733808938" user_id="3073">
Hello he

Yes I turned

76 togayy. T T T o day 76 brain

Fog egg bog

Yule log

Drama cats

And Mary Anne WATROUS

Carolyn Johnson and Fedchochn

BROOKLYN BAGLES TOO

BENN HANSSON

DAVEVASHLEY

ALL GOOD

GLADVTO VM. BE ALIVE

BIG LUV!!!!!!!!!!!![/quote]

I'm too new to have known DJ. Is there a secret decoder ring, or something, to decode these posts?
</QUOTE>

Having just visited DJ, l think I can help here...

"brain/Fog egg bog/Yule log": Holiday state-of-mind stream of conciousness rhyming.

"Drama cats": lots of drama with his caretakers; there are probably a couple of his favorite cats in the room at the time of writing, so it's a double entendre, also referring to his caretakers as "cats".

"Mary Anne Watrous/Carolyn Johnson/Fedchohon" (Fedchok): people from the trombone world with whom he has recently communicated. DJ and Watrous were good friends, and Bill's widow still calls occasionally.

"BROOKLYN BAGLES TOO": Irvin Karan recently sent him some bagels (I hear they weren't moldy this time).

"BENN HANSON DAVE(V)ASHLEY": more friends from the trombone world with whom he has recently communicated, probably birthday well-wishers.

Hope this helps.

tbdana · by **tbdana** » 2024-12-11 11:49 a.m.

[quote="biggiesmalls"]<QUOTE author="tbdana" post_id="260970" time="1733863011" user_id="16498">

I'm too new to have known DJ. Is there a secret decoder ring, or something, to decode these posts?[/quote]

Having just visited DJ, l think I can help here...

"brain/Fog egg bog/Yule log": Holiday state-of-mind stream of conciousness rhyming.

"Drama cats": lots of drama with his caretakers; there are probably a couple of his favorite cats in the room at the time of writing, so it's a double entendre, also referring to his caretakers as "cats".

"Mary Anne Watrous/Carolyn Johnson/Fedchohon" (Fedchok): people from the trombone world with whom he has recently communicated. DJ and Watrous were good friends, and Bill's widow still calls occasionally.

"BROOKLYN BAGLES TOO": Irvin Karan recently sent him some bagels (I hear they weren't moldy this time).

"BENN HANSON DAVE(V)ASHLEY": more friends from the trombone world with whom he has recently communicated, probably birthday well-wishers.

Hope this helps.
</QUOTE>

It does! Thanks! :)

EriKon · by **EriKon** » 2024-12-11 1:19 p.m.

[quote="BGuttman"]No decoder ring. DJ is a frustrated poet and lots of his posts are rather obtuse. But he had (maybe still has) a great collection of trombones; many of which are for sale.[/quote]

Where are those for sale?

BGuttman · by **BGuttman** » 2024-12-11 1:46 p.m.

[quote="EriKon"]<QUOTE author="BGuttman" post_id="260974" time="1733864993" user_id="53">
No decoder ring. DJ is a frustrated poet and lots of his posts are rather obtuse. But he had (maybe still has) a great collection of trombones; many of which are for sale.[/quote]

Where are those for sale?
</QUOTE>

In Chester, Illinois, USA. He's located in the southern part of the state, near St. Louis, Missouri.

EriKon · by **EriKon** » 2024-12-11 1:55 p.m.

[quote="BGuttman"]<QUOTE author="EriKon" post_id="261087" time="1733941151" user_id="15077">

Where are those for sale?[/quote]

In Chester, Illinois, USA. He's located in the southern part of the state, near St. Louis, Missouri.
</QUOTE>

Ah thanks for that! Pity that it's just local. His collection must be impressive.

BGuttman · by **BGuttman** » 2024-12-11 2:00 p.m.

Erik, he sends stuff worldwide (or at least used to). If you send him a "want list" he will probably reply.

He also services fountain pens if you are interested in those.

biggiesmalls · by **biggiesmalls** » 2024-12-11 2:10 p.m.

[quote="BGuttman"]Erik, he sends stuff worldwide (or at least used to). If you send him a "want list" he will probably reply.

He also services fountain pens if you are interested in those.[/quote]

FWIW DJ is no longer in the pen business.

To do any meaningful trombone business, you will need to make a trip to Chester, IL and do business in person.

DJ hasn't been inside the Art House of Trombones in 3+ years, and isn't physically capable of going there now. There are steps to climb, and it's treacherously cluttered inside. He has a caretaker who can let you in and accompany you on a tour, where you can look at and select from what remains of a once great collection.

And FWIW, pretty much all the real gems are long gone. You won't find any NY/MV Bach Strads, Schmelzers, Williams, etc.

But there are numerous 2B and 3B bells, small bore Olds, Reynolds, Bach Corp 42B bells, some 6H's and 8H's etc.

On separate visits, Mike Corrigan and I dug out some of the more desirable horns and took them over to DJ's house, so DJ has easy access the following list of horns (in cases) that are for sale and would be easy to access and ship:

2B Silversonic '50's in original silver gator coffin case

Very early friction fit 2B Silvertone in original case

8H '50's with bow guard and half moon engraving

78H '50's with half moon engraving

Bach 12 '80's

Bach 16M '90's

Bach 36 '80's (I believe this was one of Clark Gayton's horns)

Bach 42 '80's bell with 36 Corp. slide

Selmer K-Mod in original case

NZIII · by **NZIII** » 2024-12-16 10:39 p.m.

DJ, my friend, I’m so glad I came across this post and to hear that your recovery is going well! You’ve given me a great reason to reconnect with my trombone family. Warm regards, Nestor

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2024-12-18 10:54 a.m.

Hi DJ I met you briefly at ITF in Indy a few years back. Glad to hear you are on the mend!

DougHulme · by **DougHulme** » 2024-12-20 8:40 a.m.

DJ, my even older friend! Greetings from across the pond, good to know we'll meet again, dont know where dont know when!! ... Doug

hwlentz · by **hwlentz** » 2024-12-20 9:39 a.m.

DJ had an art exhibition at Southern Illinois University a few years ago - couple of pieces that I liked:

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The first one is titled “Low Brass”, the second “Rocky Hollar Hog-Fest Butcherin Day”

djkennedy · by **djkennedy** » 2024-12-24 3:34 p.m.

Hog butcherering. At room cocky holler

Rockwood Illinois at hengy Johnson

Old time method

3. Hampton York

And mixed

Posaunus · by **Posaunus** » 2024-12-24 4:32 p.m.

DJs posts always make me smile.

I treasure our correspondence several years ago, and the art project that he shared with me

Merry Christmas, DJ. :hi:

djkennedy · by **djkennedy** » 2024-12-24 4:52 p.m.

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djkennedy · by **djkennedy** » 2024-12-24 4:53 p.m.

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djkennedy · by **djkennedy** » 2024-12-24 4:55 p.m.

Rea????????

bus2 · by **bus2** » 2024-12-25 12:33 a.m.

Hey DJ,

I have a great ITF picture you made me years ago hanging in my studio.

Cheers and good vibes!

Dickie · by **Dickie** » 2024-12-28 2:27 p.m.

Good to see you again, DJ. I survived prostate cancer this year also! This is Zemry.

Blatboy · by **Blatboy** » 2025-01-02 1:20 a.m.

I still have the case you painted for me DJ! And the horn, for that matter. Happy New Year!

jorymil · by **jorymil** » 2025-01-30 7:31 p.m.

Glad to hear from you, DJ - was just wondering how you were doing! I've still got a 607F I bought from you a while back: modded by Osmun to be a 607F/Gb/G depending on how you arrange the tuning slides.

All the best: your individual spirit has been missed!

djkennedy · by **djkennedy** » 2025-02-11 11:52 p.m.

Hello

I need help and steam

To sell my. Trombones

My days have all kinds of

Day Dray Deamas

BUT

DOUG YEO CALLED

AND WE HAD A WONDERFUL

CONVERSATION I WISH TO TELL HIM

THAT JASON BENNETT WOULD

BE A GREAT SOURCB ON

HIS BASS BONE DEVELOPMENT AND

HISTORY OF HORNS

AND PLAYERS

DOUG WAS DURPRISED THAT OLDS HAD

LOTS INVOLVED AREAS IN BUILDING MODELS

MOVIES BIG BANDS DROVENEEDS. AND WANTS!!!!!!

Doug. Primarily orchestra

But the work and world of trombone is

Still evolving???!!!!!!!!

Yes indeed matériels. Lubes

djkennedy · by **djkennedy** » 2025-02-12 12:00 a.m.

I’m kokokooookokkr

Then today RICHARD HUET FRANCE

wrote his 3B he got from me needs

Oh. Oh. He is scared. Oh ihhowm helpless he fee feels not having connections with fixers

Repair people in France so that is f mmif

Anyone can help. He is on Facebook. I think???????

Help him. Please

djkennedy · by **djkennedy** » 2025-02-12 12:09 a.m.

Ha ha. Not all

CUSH. CALLED. FAMOUS. YES YES

SHPUT SHOUT. MUSIC CHURCH WORSHIP

OH WHAT A MIGHTY HOYFUL. FEELING BIG

BIG KUV KOUD LUV OH OH IH

HAL KAY LAY LEE LOU LA LA TOO

CDS. AVAILABLE ASK CUSH

HE HAS FANTASTVEXOERIENCE

NOW NEEDING PARTS FOR a Borklel

djkennedy · by **djkennedy** » 2025-02-12 12:12 a.m.

:line1: xyffesssssddggggHa ha. Not all

CUSH. CALLED. FAMOUS. YES YES

SHPUT SHOUT. MUSIC CHURCH WORSHIP

OH WHAT A MIGHTY HOYFUL. FEELING BIG

BIG KUV KOUD LUV OH OH IH

HAL KAY LAY LEE LOU LA LA TOO

CDS. AVAILABLE ASK CUSH

HE HAS FANTASTVEXOERIENCE

NOW NEEDING PARTS FOR a BorklelBURKLE CONN

djkennedy · by **djkennedy** » 2025-02-12 12:24 a.m.

Alllight

DOUG BERT HITS. ONER 1.00,009 and more in sales TIPPEE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But does gb Abl ldavl slipjoint Silvertone

he have a

Charon Bleu Chef

And a Bentley. about ready to roll

Anyway. I am very thankful for my life

And trombones and trombone friends

Thank you thank you so many

Playin so

So spacing out kinda now

dukesboneman · by **dukesboneman** » 2025-05-05 4:38 p.m.

Do I see a couple of the OLD Green Conn Gig Bags ?

hyperbolica · by **hyperbolica** » 2025-05-05 7:59 p.m.

[quote="dukesboneman"]Do I see a couple of the OLD Green Conn Gig Bags ?[/quote]

Whoa, that's some used trombones. Nice stash.

biggiesmalls · by **biggiesmalls** » 2025-05-05 9:40 p.m.

[quote="hyperbolica"]

Whoa, that's some used trombones. Nice stash.[/quote]

Don't get too excited...those are all empty cases.

biggiesmalls · by **biggiesmalls** » 2025-05-05 9:46 p.m.

[quote="dukesboneman"]Do I see a couple of the OLD Green Conn Gig Bags ?[/quote]

I will check when I visit DJ in December. Just shoot me a reminder around Thanksgiving.

hyperbolica · by **hyperbolica** » 2025-05-05 11:08 p.m.

Awww.

wwcjr · by **wwcjr** » 2025-06-29 2:46 a.m.

This made my day. <EMOJI seq="2764" tseq="2764">❤️</EMOJI>

I had the pleasure of chatting on the phone with DJ about 6 months ago.

We talked quirky horns, artwork, and I literally sat back and took notes as he talked history- such a creative and inspiring human. Somebody else put it well earlier in this thread- he's our link to the past.

Also lots of conversations through Facebook messenger. His writing style is Monk meets Andy Kaufman.

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