Doug Robinson Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Guys, you barely know me let alone my friend, but hear me out. I'm a piano playerr who moved to central Mexico 12 years ago and discovered guitarist Ken Basman. Born in Toronto, Ken is simply an unusually talented all around musician and recording engineer. When we sat down to play together, the chemistry was strong. 12 years later, he is my main musical compadre, cohort in several projects. Ken had a heart attack two weeks ago at 58. After he had been stabilized at the local general hospital, he was taken to a very high tech cardiac hospital in Leon, Guanajuato. where a stent was put in. Unfortunately, almost two weeks later he is still in ICU and his recovery has been complicated by a collapsed lung, panic attacks and his diabetes. They are now describing his heart attack as massive--50% of his heart no longer functions. I saw him today and I'm just devastated. After his severe panic attacks, they sedated him two days ago. He's on a ventilator and unconscious. I only spent 5 minutes with him and the rest of the day with his wife and mother. The doctors say they are optimistic==his lung seems to be repairing itself--but it is unfathomable that this man can't breathe on his own. A week ago I visited him and though he was drugged, we were talking about new tunes to tackle as improvised duets. I've posted a couple of videos below of us doing our thing. If you are into jazz you will no doubt notice how we improvise simultaneously and weave in and out of each other's way. Please send whatever healing beams or prayers you believe in. There are so many in this world who need them, but Ken deserves to be on that list as well. Thank you on behalf of ken and his beautiful family. Alone Together in 7 Come Together Turkey in the Straw Doug Robinson www.dougrobinson.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightbg Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Prayers for his family, himself, and you coming your way. 2016 has been devastating...... Jake 1967 B-3 w/(2) 122's, Nord C1w/Leslie 2101 top, Nord PedalKeys 27, Nord Electro 4D, IK B3X, QSC K12.2, Yamaha reface YC+CS+CP "It needs a Hammond" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wd8dky Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 God bless. http://www.weisersound.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoodyBluesKeys Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Praying Howard Grand|Hamm SK1-73|Kurz PC2|PC2X|PC3|PC3X|PC361; QSC K10's HP DAW|Epi Les Paul & LP 5-str bass|iPad mini2 "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindaru Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 The most powerful positive beams I can conjure up for him, his wife and mother, and you. The fact that even in his earlier state he was thinking ahead to tunes means he has a very strong constitution and that goes a long way in healing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 So sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowboyNQ Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Positive thoughts heading your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulceLabs.com Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 So sorry about your friend, Doug. Sending good vibes to Mexico - stay positive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Sorry to hear, Doug. My best to you, Ken, and his family. "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKeys Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Prayer For you both. Jimmy Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others. Groucho NEW BAND CHECK THEM OUT www.steveowensandsummertime.com www.jimmyweaver.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyMoe Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 In our prayers.... Montage 7, Mojo 61, PC-3, XK-3c Pro, Kronos 88, Hammond SK-1, Motif XF- 7, Hammond SK-2, Roland FR-1, FR-18, Hammond B3 - Blond, Hammond BV -Cherry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoochie Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 Just watching the vids. Ya, you guys got it goin on man. I'm thinking about you guys. Beams are on the way. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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