maren Posted November 5, 2004 Report Share Posted November 5, 2004 Mark Ledford was full of music, and an amazing performer live. Some contexts he performed in may not have been precisely my cup of tea, but he was always a joy to hear and watch. I was shocked to hear this past Monday that he died of a heart attack at age 44. Didn't see anything else online until today at this PMG discussion page. Please get your annual check-ups, everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzRules Posted November 6, 2004 Report Share Posted November 6, 2004 Mark Ledford was full of music, and an amazing performer live. Some contexts he performed in may not have been precisely my cup of tea, but he was always a joy to hear and watch. I was shocked to hear this past Monday that he died of a heart attack at age 44. Didn't see anything else online until today at this PMG discussion page. Please get your annual check-ups, everyone! I saw him a few times with Metheny. Joisey guy if memory serves. Far too young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcello Posted November 6, 2004 Report Share Posted November 6, 2004 (edited) I spoke to Joe Locke on Monday when he heard the news of Mark's death; he is devestated. Joe and Mark made two great frecordings with Joe's 'Storytelling' group; 'Storytelling' and 'State Of Soul' that are very dear to Joe and a fitting legacy to Ledford's many talents. Joe Locke websites; www.joelocke.com & www.joelocke.net.Joe Locke's official web site Joe Locke .Net Edited November 6, 2004 by marcello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted November 6, 2004 Report Share Posted November 6, 2004 Man, that's a drag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted November 6, 2004 Report Share Posted November 6, 2004 This is pretty shocking news. Just the other day I was wondering about Ledford and what he had been working on of late. Saw him live with Metheny, as has been mentioned he always gave 110% in performance. RIP... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted November 6, 2004 Report Share Posted November 6, 2004 Joisey guy if memory serves. If by that you mean from New Jersey, not quite. He was a Detroit guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Shearn Posted November 6, 2004 Report Share Posted November 6, 2004 I was shocked by the news too. Blamires and Led were the most fun to watch. I had a feeling Pat was gonna use Mark again for something in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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