Special thanks to the following folks:
Tony Higgins, exec producer of Impressed albums and the re-pressed re-issues
Gilles Peterson, Radio1 DJ..."Worldwide" show, and album compiler for his interest and confidence in this music...as well as his words on Amancio and his music on BBC4’s coverage of Impressed/remixed live at the Barbican.
Eddie Fernandes at Goan Voice magazine for enthusiasm and information
James Perrett at JPR studios for transfering/mastering the 1/4” with care and precision
Thomas White (drummer exraordinaire with the band O.S.T.) for alerting the D'Silvas to the revival
Naresh Fernandes at Time Out Mumbai for amazing background info and enthusiasm
Bruce Pollin: for early impetus and ideas (and one of Amancio’s closest friends)
Brian Clarke at Paragon Preston Stevens (publisher)
Chris May...for informed reviews on All About jazz: watch their site for a more detailed article on it’s way from Chris.
The following collaborative musicians whom we know Amancio held in the highest regard:
the late Alan Branscombe, Ian Carr, Don Rendell, Paul Moss, Dave Green, Norma Winstone, Bryan Spring, Trevor Tomkins, Robin Jones, Stan Tracy, Bras Gonsalez, and of course, the late visionary producer of the Lansdowne series, Denis Preston.
And finally James Hogan for help with getting the site up, and Kelly Williams for design wizardry www.thegingerlass.co.uk
Oliver Lomax at Dutton Vocalion, for his unparralelled knowledge and genuine interest
Hi to the relatives in India...Keith et al and Andrea in Oz for enthusiasm!
