i just saw that mr. bang passed.what a shame.saw billy a number of times,but one of my favorite shows ever,by any artist,was b.b. solo at umass a few years back.took ma to the show,she's a big jazz fan,sat front row center,and as i said,a great show.at half time we talked to mr. bang,very friendly,and he kindly signed my concert poster,to mike and connie,thanks for coming out to the concert.peace,billy bang.may he rest in peace.imo,a big loss to the jazz world.