OLIVER------Rescue Me

In my dream Oliver Sain was as alive as you and I. He got up close to my face and took a lengthy, deep breath as if he was going to blow a long, sustained note on his horn. After his lungs had filled with air, he looked me straight in the eye and whispered, "Rescue Me." "

I had the pleasure of meeting Oliver Sain and recording in Archway Studios, his studio, in Saint Louis, MO. His home and studio are pictured on the cover that represents this piece. His breathing techniques and all around musical talents would be hard to match. On top of all his talent, he was a great guy to be around. I was very sad to hear that he had died and put together this short piece.

Offered with love and respect.

Oliver Sain encompassed in his memories the entire history of the blues. His grandfather was Dan Sane (sic), partner with Frank Stokes in Memphis' legendary Beale St. Sheiks, among the first blues stars of the 1920s. Raised around Greenville, Mississippi, he came north with Little Milton, and worked as Milton's bandleader through the glory days of St. Louis R&B. As other local stars got famous and moved away, he built a recording studio and set himself the task of keeping St. Louis R&B alive. Over the years, Sain had established himself as the heart of St. Louis R&B, supporting the old guard and nurturing young talent. The Smithsonian--River of Song