bertrand Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 (edited) I am very sad to report that my friend Butch Warren passed away yesterday 10/5/13 around 6:45 PM at Holy Cross Hospital in Maryland. As you know, Butch had recently been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. Butch last performed on August 9th at a birthday celebration at Westminster Church. The last piece he ever performed in public was 'Barack Obama'. Farewell, Butch, I will miss your music, your stories and your deadpan sense of humor. It was great hanging out with you over the years. I asked Butch once what it was like playing with Archie Shepp and Bill Dixon. His reply (I paraphrase): 'the music is the same, the people just dance differently'. Bertrand. Edited October 6, 2013 by bertrand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin V Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 He was a great bassist. It's hard to beat that classic Hancock/Warren/Higgins rhythm section. I'm glad that he was able to enjoy a resurgence over the past few years. Thanks for the music, Mr. Warren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 Sorry to hear this - but what a great musical legacy. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyril Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 Sad news. R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 Sad news indeed. Thanks for all the music Butch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewy-chew-chew-bean-benitez Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Schlouch Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 UNO MAS RIP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyril Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 The last piece he ever performed in public was 'Barack Obama' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ubu Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 Very sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 Not surprising but very sad. He'll be remembered for all those Blue Note dates but its good that he was able to perform and received some of his just due in the last years of his life. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 Very sorry to hear this. I love his playing on those Monk sides - he made an excellent team with Frankie Dunlop. One of the irreplaceables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 How sad... even if not totally unexpected! His contribution to many of the best jazz albums will live on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr jazz Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 I knew this was coming but sorry to read this. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indestructible! Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 Thanks for the memories, Mr. Butch. RIP, and may your spirit continue to soar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 I was surprised, when I saw this thread, to see how young he was - only four years older than me. Only 20 when he recorded with Kenny Dorham in January 1960. Just looked through his discography; surprised to see just how many albums featuring him I've got (15) including the LP that started the Acid Jazz movement in the UK in 1983 - 'Preach brother'. RIP, Mr Warren. Those recordings won't be forgotten. MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 RIP, Mr. Warren, and thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmce Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 I was so enjoying reading accounts of his late resurgence. I'm glad he got his flowers while he was here. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Friedman Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Very sorry to hear this sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Shearn Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 RIP Butch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Another window closes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imeanyou Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Another good one gone. Thanks for some wonderful music Mr Warren. R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Obituary in The Washington Post (our Bertrand gets a deserved credit) http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/edward-butch-warren-washington-born-bassist-dies-at-74/2013/10/06/89a11a2e-2eb0-11e3-bbed-a8a60c601153_story.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alankin Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Sad news, R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulstation1 Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 RIP Butch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul secor Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 I am very sad to report that my friend Butch Warren passed away yesterday 10/5/13 around 6:45 PM at Holy Cross Hospital in Maryland. As you know, Butch had recently been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. Butch last performed on August 9th at a birthday celebration at Westminster Church. The last piece he ever performed in public was 'Barack Obama'. Farewell, Butch, I will miss your music, your stories and your deadpan sense of humor. It was great hanging out with you over the years. I asked Butch once what it was like playing with Archie Shepp and Bill Dixon. His reply (I paraphrase): 'the music is the same, the people just dance differently'. Bertrand. His line about playing with Shepp and Dixon is a great one (and a true one). Thank you, Mr. Warren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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