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Member Section => Left The Range => Topic started by: jaybet on April 12, 2012, 07:40:01 PM
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I was told this evening that my friend George Mesterhazy died today. He went to take an afternoon nap and never got up.
George was a wonderful, funny man and was the most gifted and accomplished musician I have ever met. He played on some of my cds and always knew just what to do to "make it right".
George produced a song for NSync. He toured the world for years with Shirley Horn, the jazz singer. He had regular gigs all over the country in the winter and each summer he performed every night in his wife's restaurant on his $80K Steinway.
George was the nicest, funniest man I've every known and to him music was like conversation. There were no notes, no math, no rules...it just flowed.
He was just 60, and he will be greatly missed.
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Sorry for your loss Jay!
God Bless your friend on his journey!
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Sorry for your loss J, but it sounds like he went the easiest way possible .
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Jay, I feel for your loss. Darrin (Deepwater) and I were talking about and of course listening to your music tonight and marveling at the talent you have
Carry on and KNOW good music never dies. I feel very special to be called your friend.
Haz
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Jay, sorry for your loss.
Richard
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Sorry for your loss.
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This is turning into a rough week for folks I know.
Jay, my sincerest condolences on the loss of your friend, colleague and catalyst.
Like Doc said when asked why he was riding with Wyatt, He is my friend. . . . . I don't (have lots of them). Cherish your time together, and use his example to be "George" for someone else.
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Sorry to hear of the loss, Jay.
Peace, prayers, and comfort be with his family and good friends like you.
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Sorry Jay!
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My Sincere condolences and sympathies to the loss of your friend and fellow musician. Taken too soon.
tw
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Prayer's sent, Jay.
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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
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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
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jay, thanks for the links! As you said great music by any standards. Sorry for your loss.
Richard