O.D. Levy, Jeremy Monteiro, Eldee Young LIVE @ Montreux 1988

[zalkurnean]

Hopefully he'll come back to southeast asia.

[zalkurnean]

OD was once visited my hometown Bandung Indonesia when I was still a little teenage boy back in the late 80's. I also saw him at the Saxophone Singapore. Curious to know where he is now.

[slamdunk77jippie]

Used to watch OD play at "the saxophone" bar in Singapore. Had a great time in those days 1990-1996?? Long time no see ! Hope OD is doing allright again!

[slscs1]

I miss him OD !! Long time no see??

[denverexec2000]

forgot all about odonell - wow what a pleasure!

[3537sese]

My name is Marty. I grew up with O.D. Levy and his brother Staford in the Gilmore Homes. They were very nice people.

[gugulia]

brilliant! thank you *****

[saldijah]

Oh!

It was great seeing Butch play. His family and I grew up in Baltimore Md, in fact, his mother was also a rec counselor in the housing development where I lived. Also, Esttelle and I worked together at Dunbar High School. I wish O.D. blessed and full recovery. Peggy, Las Vegas, NV

[saldijah]

My comment is listed above under Saldijah but that's not me. My screen name is majonesings I don't know how the files were crossed. but I do know Butch and his family.God's Blessings

[DEEnDAN]

We met him and his wife close to 10yrs ago.From the  begining we knew our friendship will be more.They are both like family -in many ways .Brother OD has incrediable talent and determine to get that hand working again. Sister Stella keeps us posted we do the same about our family. Our prayers are with the both of them . Sister Dee [ Denise] and Brother Dan ...the rest of our huge family!!!

[DaveDaranjo]

Anyone seen the cover of "Everything I Do Gonna Be Funky"? Now there's an album cover!!!!

[mirobums]

Wow, I'm shocked to read that OD had a stroke. I met him in Singapore and had the pleasure of getting to know him. Wonderful man, very kind and sweet and such incredible talent. This video is fantastic :) and I loved the shows at the shack and later at his bar at the stadium. Thanks so much for posting this!

[JPcares]

I just visited Mr. Levy. He is doing rehab in a local NH where we play music. He is deturmined to get his hand working again but has a way to go. Very pleasent person. This is the first time I've met him. Great great player! Great person!

[lolitaerin]

Hi I am Sandra,(lolitaerin), I just wanted to know if you have some recent news about OD. I hope he is recovering and that he his feeling ok. All my kind regards to him.

[lolitaerin]

I am very sad to read that OD had a stroke. I used to work in a bar in S'Pore, where he performed every night and it was EXCELLENT. The man is a great musician and such a KIND MAN. I wish you get better quickly, GOD bless you OD. Sandra.

[DaveDaranjo]

:) Which bar was this? I agree that OD is a real gift to the world and a great person to know. I'm planning to visit him in November and will convey everyone's good wishes for him.

[lolitaerin]

Dear Dave, The bar is the Saxophone bar in Singapore. It was such a great time OD was very kind with me and I do since then time think about this excellent artist how sometimes sang for me, so lovely... Please give him my most best wishes and my kindest regards. I used to be barmaid at the saxophone. I am Sandra an I am living in Switzerland. Were Does OD live know ???

[usafone100]

@lolitaerin I was with a group of entertainers and friends of OD June 18, 2011. Promoter Bob Fountain

put togather a show in honer of OD. at the rehab center. Mr. OD was coming along very good as reported by his

wife. He was talking about old times,and greeting friends,I was happy to proform for such a man for that

fathers day event in Baltimore.

[Alhambra22]

does anyone have the record where he performs "I'll be there " wasnt' that one just so ecclectic?

[poppaindy]

DAY UMM - I just got my hands on an older LP (yes, VINYL) of Levy's. " Everything I Do Gonna Be Funky". I have to know -- is O'Donel Levy STILL alive and with us? I hope and pray he is 'cause I'm determined to catch a performance LIVE, ya' dig??

[DaveDaranjo]

O.D. is living in Baltimore, Maryland currently. If I remember correctly he could be doing better, but he is still rockin'. What a great guy. He's a tremendous person and musician . . . I'd recommend you catch that gig! :)

[poppaindy]

Thank you! He's a true treasure from the days of REAL MUSIC®. Jimmy McGriff, Lou Donaldson, Wes montgomery, Lonnie Liston Smith, sheeeet -- i could on forever!

Great to learn that he is alive.

[jazz1bro]

pop..he/Odonel had a massive stroke..still hospitalized for several months. no use of left hand or very minimal

[poppaindy]

God bless Mr. Levy. I love this man's music.

Thank you "jazz1bro" for posting this update on a true music giant among us.

Sha'alom

[amstaff007]

Avesome!