On Tue, 3 Oct 2006 20:08:12 -0700, David Calhoun <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>Aha -   Once upon a time was a chap in the Seattle 'burbs with a
>special interest in Seixas.  Ray Izumi by name; mainly a guitar
>player and chasing that aspect of the music, but he acquired a
>largish Italianate instrument to further.
>
>I've lost track of him, but there appear to be multiple Web mentions
>both of his connection to the music and to some interesting-sounding
>marine biology.  I seem to recall that he was the sort of chap who
>would know every possible recording - so if you can find him, he
>might be the authority you seek.
>
>dc

That's a good starting point, and look like a 'fatal contact' - his family 
name is the same as my wife's first name ;-)
I have just written him, I hope he will answer.

Massimo Nespolo
Nancy, France