Billy Wallace R.I.P.

[optatio]

I read it yesterday when I listened to Frank Strozier, Cloudy and Cool – see 'What are you listening ...“ - http://www.coloradomusic.org/memoriam-brilliant-pianist-billy-wallace-passes-pete-martinez-passes-cancer-notable-musicians-deaths/ . There is no user contribution on Wikipedia in English but in German Billy Wallace (Pianist), updated now by me. 

Edited January 18, 2018 by optatio

[Clunky]

This was recommended listening ( I think originally Larry Kart's suggestion). I was listening to this just yesterday. RIP

[Hardbopjazz]

RIP. 

[Justin V]

Billy Wallace's playing on Max Roach's Jazz in 3/4 Time is brilliant.  I knew that he was suffering from dementia, but I am glad that he spent his later years being such a beloved fixture of the Denver scene.  Thank you for the music, Mr. Wallace, and rest in peace.

Edited January 18, 2018 by Justin V

[optatio]

„Jazz Pianist Billy Wallace: 1929–2017

Jazz pianist Billy Wallace passed away on December 9, 2017, in Denver, Colorado.

Wallace got his start performing with Buddy Ryland, Max Roach, Clifford Brown, and Charlie Parker, and played as an accompanist for Billie Holiday, Carmen McRae, Anita O’Day, and many others. As for his impact on the Seattle jazz scene, he performed with Floyd Standifer, and recorded Soulful Delight (1994) with Phil Sparks and Clarence Acox.

In his later years, Wallace became a steadfast member of the Denver jazz scene, performing regularly until his passing. He will be missed by many in the music communities of Chicago, Seattle, and Denver.“

Source: https://www.earshot.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/January-FINAL.pdf p. 3