I.R.Baboon 221 Posted October 9, 2023 On 14/01/2022 at 21:49, ObakeFilter said: Fred van Hove, Jazz pianist and collaborator in various formations with Peter Brötzmann, for instance in trio with Han Bennink, has died aged 84. Just had to share this pic.. Han is 81 now, still doing great, but tonight he got a honorary award together with André Rieu 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ObakeFilter 909 Posted October 17, 2023 There are reports that jazz artist Carla Bley has passed away aged 87. She was a pianist, organist, bandleader and composer, as much inspired by jazz as classical, religious and folk music. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,051 Posted October 17, 2023 2 hours ago, ObakeFilter said: There are reports that jazz artist Carla Bley has passed away aged 87. She was a pianist, organist, bandleader and composer, as much inspired by jazz as classical, religious and folk music. My father was listening to her When I was young, that name was familiar. A unique DDP hit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,979 Posted November 5, 2023 Jazz drummer Mark Mondesir had stage 4 colon cancer, but is now cancer-free after very invasive surgery: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/real-life/cancelling-gig-jocelyn-brown-saved-28031901 He's important enough for a wikipedia page, in case it comes back: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Mondesir Edit: Though actually, he's not just cancer-free, but got the "all clear", i.e. 5 years without cancer, so maybe a VERY distant possibility. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drewsky1211 4,759 Posted November 20, 2023 On 08/05/2023 at 16:24, ObakeFilter said: Mars Williams, jazz and rock saxophonist who has played with The Waitresses and The Psychedelic Furs and many more, was diagnosed with ampullary cancer and in March began a six-month course of chemotherapy. https://www.facebook.com/zimpelwaclaw/posts/pfbid024AqZe5Uu7BWU73ojkC7HCZjJTNZhe3vtwztL9APj16NRShQRKf1StkWgtG9KUa4wl Mars Williams dead at 68. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,540 Posted November 20, 2023 Played the sax on "Christmas Wrapping", so maybe QO-worthy? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted November 22, 2023 On 20/11/2023 at 17:05, Spade_Cooley said: Played the sax on "Christmas Wrapping", so maybe QO-worthy? He’s the goddamn sax player for the Psychedelic Furs - what could be a more guarantee of a QO? C’mon man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ObakeFilter 909 Posted November 23, 2023 Maurizio Majorana, bassist of Italian lounge group I Marc 4 has passed away aged 85. https://www.facebook.com/sonormusiceditions/posts/pfbid029kKa87hiBFaZYtSpJMchBcERd5HaMDyADAimSaVEpCTuqMJdX3oteLbE5jkVJkTel 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomTomTelekom 3,728 Posted January 1 Jazz artist Les McCann, who recorded the top-selling Swiss Movement and its platinum hit "Compared to What", died at 88 years: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/obituaries/jazz-great-les-mccann-wellspring-hip-hop-samples-dies-88-rcna131780 He also dabbled in R&B and soul. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,654 Posted January 10 On 21/10/2021 at 11:25, Ulitzer95 said: *snip* Dave Bailey (b. 1926) *snip* Dave Bailey (wiki), American jazz drummer, dead at 97. *FTR, a December 2023 death 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny 283 Posted January 10 How’s Cleo Laine (now 96) doing these days? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banana 859 Posted January 10 Just now, Kenny said: How’s Cleo Laine (now 96) doing these days? I'll give her a call and get back to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,972 Posted January 20 DDP pick Marlena Shaw dead at 81 and straight to QO. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,654 Posted January 20 57 minutes ago, drol said: DDP pick Marlena Shaw dead at 81 and straight to QO. Didn't even realise she was a jazz singer. In the UK she's exclusively known for her cover of "California Soul", which is used time and time again in adverts trying to sell fatty processed American food and drink to us. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted January 23 Charles Boles, a Detroit jazz pianist who toured with the likes of B.B. King, Etta James, and Marvin Gaye, and was a musical director for Aretha Franklin early in her career, has died. He was 91. https://www.metrotimes.com/music/detroit-jazzman-charles-boles-has-died-35249797 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted January 24 8 hours ago, alt obits guy said: Charles Boles, a Detroit jazz pianist who toured with the likes of B.B. King, Etta James, and Marvin Gaye, and was a musical director for Aretha Franklin early in her career, has died. He was 91. https://www.metrotimes.com/music/detroit-jazzman-charles-boles-has-died-35249797 This would have been TWO hits for my Made In Detroit team had I bothered to turn it in. You’ve done your homework @alt obits guy if you’re finding links to the Metro Times. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gisooo 3,380 Posted January 26 French jazz vibraphonist Michel Hausser (Wiki) dead at 96 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,979 Posted February 2 George Benson has to cancel his tour on doctors' orders. They advise him not to tour internationally anymore: https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow-news/jazz-icon-cancels-upcoming-sold-28562665 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny 283 Posted February 2 1 minute ago, gcreptile said: George Benson has to cancel his tour on doctors' orders. They advise him not to tour internationally anymore: https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow-news/jazz-icon-cancels-upcoming-sold-28562665 Or doesn't want to brave the Glesca' bampots? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ObakeFilter 909 Posted February 16 UK trombonist and improvisor Alan Tomlinson, who was a member of The Ferals, Kahondo Style, London Improvisers Orchestra, London Jazz Composers' Orchestra and the Spontaneous Music Orchestra, has died 3 days ago aged 76. https://www.thewire.co.uk/in-writing/the-portal/alan-tomlinson-70661 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,418 Posted March 3 Eleanor Collins dead aged 104. 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,972 Posted March 5 Jazz pianist Jim Beard (wiki) reportedly dead at 63. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted March 20 Facebook reporting the death of British jazz musician Jimmy Hastings, who was associated with the Canterbury scene and whose repertoire included saxophones, flute and clarinet. https://www.facebook.com/groups/4299603103/permalink/10161343987658104/ 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salmon Mousse 473 Posted March 20 21 hours ago, alt obits guy said: Facebook reporting the death of British jazz musician Jimmy Hastings, who was associated with the Canterbury scene and whose repertoire included saxophones, flute and clarinet. https://www.facebook.com/groups/4299603103/permalink/10161343987658104/ Shame. Have been on a Canterbury kick in the car recently. Just moved from Caravan to Egg yesterday. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ObakeFilter 909 Posted April 1 Casey Benjamin, an original Robert Glasper Experiment member who went on to play saxophone, keyboards, and other instruments with artists including Solange and A Tribe Called Quest, has died. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/casey-benjamin-dead-saxophone_n_660aabd9e4b0c4621eb7c1fe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
