Lost A Great Friend & Musician Today

[Ulmus]

Prayer's sent, Jay.

[jaybet]

George has been laid to rest. A memorial service was held today at a nearbye performing arts center. They say it holds about 1200 and it was standing room only. I couldn't stay because it wasn't helping me.
I can't really say anything to anyone around here because they all knew him and so posting here at least I feel like I'm saying something that everyone hasn't heard 20 times.

George could do anything on the keyboard or guitar, but I found one video clip of an informal jazz number at his wife's restaurant that show's him doing what came naturally on his Steinway.  Even if you're not a jazz person you'll be able to appreciate it when he takes his ride...that's just one snippet of what my friend could do...I'm going to miss him.

http://bloggingcapemay.blogspot.com/2012/04/george-mesterhazy-has-left-building.html

And another...with Bluebone and friends at Cape May Jazz Festival- it's just George doin' his thing. (I'm the fat bald guy in the back& singing the second clip.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG3FygXWq1Q

[Magoo541]

Sorry for your loss Jaybet, and the world of Jazz's loss as well.  My step-daughter's grandpa is a Jazz drummer (played with some big names) and plays up in Portland every week.  I need to go hear him play some time before he's gone too (hope its a long time), thanks for the inspiration.

Prayers for you and yours,
Bryan

[ellis4538]

jay, thanks for the links!  As you said great music by any standards.  Sorry for your loss.

Richard