Larry Kart Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Just found out that board member David Gitin has passed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Oh geez....sad to hear that. My interactions with him here always left the impression of a kind & gentle spirit. And he was nice enough to pass along some positive things that I had said about Patti Waters on the board here to her directly, and that resulted in everybody's spirits being lightened and brightened.So yes, Rest In Peace, David, a peace worthy of that which I saw you strive to create in your life here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/4 Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Sad news, take care David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed S Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Sad news. I did not have many direct dealings with David - but I knew from his posts that his presence enriched this board and online community. Very Sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomsMobley Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 http://www.amazon.com/The-Journey-Home-David-Gitin/dp/0912652799http://www.amazon.com/Passing-Through-David-Gitin/dp/0976492830 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul secor Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 This is a shock. David seemed like a nice guy and a gentle spirit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejp626 Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 So sorry to hear this. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 RIP. A real gentleman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjzee Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 (edited) Sad to hear. He will be missed. RIP. Edited June 29, 2015 by mjzee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 David and I went back to Discount Records in Madison - 1970-73 I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Reynolds Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Came across as a kind man. I understood that a physical issue often made it difficult to type - maybe why his posts were often brief. I used to be fascinated by who he had seen live - I believe he was on jazz central station way back when this was the blue note board.RIP, Sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dolan Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 I nevr got a chance to meet him in person, but he always came across as a top shelf individual. I wish his friends and family peace during this somber time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFrank Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 I met him a number of times (along with Mike Schwartz) at Yoshi's. I haven't seen him since he moved to the Keys, but a really nice guy!RIP, David! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medjuck Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 So sorry to hear this. R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 So sad to hear this. A true gentleman, and a fine poet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Kart Posted June 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Yes, fine poet: The Ocean bones of dead fish at my shoesday settles in the calm of a Coltrane balladyou don’t know what love is an ache away from the desperate all or nothing at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFrank Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 This was posted by Ron Thorne over on the Jazztalk.net site:++++++++++++++++++++I'm sorry to have to share this very sad news with our members. David will be sorely missed by his many fans and friends here and around the world.The following is from another site, posted by Gloria Avner, who also is the artist responsible for the lovely portrait of David. Sincere condolences to Gloria and David's family.___________________Gloria Avner here. Nearly six years ago, David Gitin and I restarted a relationship begun as teens. It survived a 42 year hiatus. Yes, it's a a good story. I am sorry to tell you, dear poets, musicians, artists, students, old friends of David's, that he left us last night. The Gary Peacock Trio took him to the stars. The best news is that he is free from pain now and was able to reunite with his beautiful daughter and granddaughter after 5 years away in his last 5 days. He rallied when he saw Diana Victoria Lal and Nico Wilbur, these two shining beings, and his face lit with love. Know that he put together that last book (with the help of gifted and generous George Mattingly) with the intent that it be a gift for you. Rest in peace, David. We miss you already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Very sorry to hear this. I always enjoyed interacting with him here. My condolences to his family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Paul really sums it up for me. RIP and condolences to his friends and family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffcrom Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Very sad to hear this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Sad news indeed. He'll be missed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenLowe Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 just horrible news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John L Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 I really enjoyed my interactions with him. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim McG Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 So very sorry to learn this. Wow. Rest in peace, David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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