RIP.  Seeing him live was a great double pleasure: great music, great stories.  

Continuing on in the “Enjoying the Ride” 60th Anniversary box set. Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY (2/20/71)   250×158 13.9 KB

I was surprised he was 87 as well. I saw Galper a few times over the years but it's been a long time since I last saw him perform. I really enjoyed his playing with Phil Woods.

He had been living in upper state New York around Callicoon, right on the Pennsylvania border.  I saw on FB that he then had a afternoon gig at Rafter's Tavern, a local spot.  caught him once there with Billy Mintz on drums.  Can't remember who was on bass. Fun hour.