Perfect whistlers

[Jim Coleman, Sr.]

Hi Bob:

One of my now deceased customers travelled the concert circuit many years
ago and was noted for this same ability to whistle two lines of music at
the same time. He was also a noted composer, having composed "Sweet 
Little Jesus Boy, Didn't Know Who You Was". He also wrote "Shadrack, Mesheck
Abednego", "Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho" and many other "Negro 
Spirituals". He was born in Louisiana and spent a lot of time learning 
their singing styles. I once did a concert at my church where I performed 
two of his compositions. I have these on audio tape from one of my 
performances along with about 20 other songs. 

Robert McGimsey was his name.

Jim Coleman, Sr.

On Tue, 14 Dec 1999 Staccatomusic@cs.com wrote:

> If you think perfect pitch is an amazing gift you should meet my uncle. We 
> call him uncle Tom and he has a musical gift that no one else in the world 
> has. (at least we have not ever seen or heard any one with it yet) Tom can 
> whistle 2 notes at the same time in harmony. Not just 2 notes but a full 
> song. Not just simple harmony but elaborate harmony up to a 7th apart. Can 
> you imagine not just trying to whistle that but trying to think of what your 
> trying to whistle? Does anyone know anyone else in the world that can do 
> this? Anyone up for the challenge? Maybe we should see if he would perform 
> for the convention> Just thought Id let you all know that there are not just 
> perfect pitchers out there but perfect whistlers too.
>  Bob Page
> Staccato's Piano Shop
>