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maren

Nov 5 2004, 05:01 PM

Mark Ledford was full of music, and an amazing performer live. Some contexts he performed in may not have been precisely my cup of tea, but he was always a joy to hear and watch. I was shocked to hear this past Monday that he died of a heart attack at age 44. Didn't see anything else online until today at this PMG discussion page.

Please get your annual check-ups, everyone!

JazzRules

Nov 5 2004, 10:27 PM

QUOTE (maren @ Nov 5 2004, 05:01 PM)

I saw him a few times with Metheny. Joisey guy if memory serves.

Far too young.

marcello

Nov 5 2004, 11:46 PM

I spoke to Joe Locke on Monday when he heard the news of Mark's death; he is devestated. Joe and Mark made two great frecordings with Joe's 'Storytelling' group; 'Storytelling' and 'State Of Soul' that are very dear to Joe and a fitting legacy to Ledford's many talents.

Joe Locke websites; www.joelocke.com & www.joelocke.net.[B]Joe Locke's official web site Joe Locke .Net

Joe G

Nov 6 2004, 12:29 AM

Man, that's a drag.

sidewinder

Nov 6 2004, 02:50 AM

This is pretty shocking news. Just the other day I was wondering about Ledford and what he had been working on of late. Saw him live with Metheny, as has been mentioned he always gave 110% in performance. RIP...

Joe G

Nov 6 2004, 08:22 AM

QUOTE (JazzRules @ Nov 5 2004, 10:27 PM)

Joisey guy if memory serves.

If by that you mean from New Jersey, not quite. He was a Detroit guy.

CJ Shearn

Nov 6 2004, 09:26 AM

I was shocked by the news too. Blamires and Led were the most fun to watch. I had a feeling Pat was gonna use Mark again for something in the future.

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