I feel a chunk missing from my soul here.
This is the first time anybody I've interviewed has passed. He was very kind and generous, and really easy to talk to - even though I was very nervous!
I have never got enough of his music, his tone, the sheer energy and power and honesty of his playing. The phrase "keening alto" really applies to him, and he always stretched out his bands as far as they could go.
Thank you for the beautiful music and the memories of conversation, Jackie. I'll miss you very much.