Etymology of Jamf

[Bonnie Surfus (ENG)]

On Sat, 20 May 1995, Steven Weisenburger wrote:

> I'm with those who appreciate the hard etymological stuff on JAMF.  Like
> lots of readers I'd heard it was underworld slang for a "jive-ass
> mother-fucker," but, throughout the long stretch when I was working up
> entries for the GRAVITY'S RAINBOW COMPANION, I'd never been able to pin
> that hearsay down.  This does it, and the tie-in w/ Pynchon's sax god,
> Charlie Parker, is double-sweet.  Many thanks.
> 

I forget who had the info on Charlie Parker's "LAMF."  It should probably 
find its way onto the Pomona Pynchon Page.  In a FAQ, or perhaps in some 
broad categorical hypertextual link that describes Pynchon's anagrams.  
In fact, it might be fun, with permission, to submit our thoughts on 
various anagrams (at least in GR) for the Pynchon Page.  What do you 
(all) think?

Also, Mr. Weisenberger, I wonder, how often do you update or revise the 
Companion?  It is a wonderous work and I am always honored to see you 
chiming in here.

Bonnie Lenore Surfus
USF