clifford_thornton Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Reports from those close to the source are that the reedist Will Connell, who worked with William Parker, Jason Hwang and his own groups, passed away today at the age of 76, after an accident in his home last night. He was set to have a residency at the stone next month, which from what I'm told will now be a celebration of his life and a requiem for his sudden departure. Sad news. Some words on Will and the band Commitment, which he co-founded, are here. I'd hoped to interview him for the NYC Jazz Record earlier this fall but whether for his reasons or the paper's, it got scuttled. No time like the present to talk to musicians you want to learn from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomsMobley Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted January 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 Thanks for posting these. Did anyone go to the Stone memorial concerts? I was out of town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardbopjazz Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 WKCR is doing a Will Connell profile today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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