Three Wishes

Pannonica asked Les Spann if he was given three wishes what they would be his answer:

1. “That the people of the world would understand each other.”
2. “That I could look forward to consistent growth of perception till I die.”
3. “That I could eat chicken as often as I want.”

*Excerpt from Three Wishes: An Intimate Look at Jazz Greats – Compiled and Photographed by Pannonica de Koenigswarter

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Three Wishes

Earl Coleman’s response to Nica’s question of three wishes reflected his feelings on the state of jazz in America was: 

1. “To work with conscientiousness…”
2. “Preferably in Europe.”

*Excerpt from Three Wishes: An Intimate Look at Jazz Greats – Compiled and Photographed by Pannonica de Koenigswarter

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Three Wishes

George Coleman was requested to answer the inquiry of three wishes by the Baroness and he said:

1. “Happiness for my family. This has to include my mother.”
2. “To be half as good a musician as Bird was.”
3. “To achieve success.”

*Excerpt from Three Wishes: An Intimate Look at Jazz Greats – Compiled and Photographed by Pannonica de Koenigswarter

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Three Wishes

Al Harewood responded to Pannonica’s question of three wishes by telling her:

1. “I wish to be honest: to myself and to other people.”
2. “I wish I could please others – as wel as myself – in my contributions to music.”
3. “I wish God would help me to be a gentleman, and keep me truthful to myself, to others, and Him.”

*Excerpt from Three Wishes: An Intimate Look at Jazz Greats – Compiled and Photographed by Pannonica de Koenigswarter

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Three Wishes

The Baroness inquired of Harold Mabern of his three wishes and he answered her:

1. “To get a wife for the rest of my life.”
2. “Peace.”
3. “Happiness.”

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