Mona Hinton has died

[Christiern]

I am very sorry to pass on this information. Will post details as I learn them--or, perhaps, someone else will. Mona, of course, was Milt Hinton's widow and devoted fan.It was she who took the color footage seen in "A Great Day in Harlem." A lovely person who will be greatly missed by anyone who had the privilege to know her, however briefly.

[Chuck Nessa]

Sorry to hear this. They were indeed a lovely couple. I couldn't imagine her without Milt.

[Christiern]

Or Milt without Mona.

Ten years ago, the NYT did a nice piece on the Hintons. Why wait for an obituary?

and here's a later and more Mona-focused piece from Queens Press.

Edited May 4, 2008 by Christiern

[Alexander]

They say that behind every great man is a great woman (or vice versa, I would argue). Milt and Mona gave truth to that cliche.

RIP

[ValerieB]

very sorry to hear this sad news. what a wonderful woman. what a fabulous wife. and a beautiful face and spirit. the last time i saw her, she was pushing Milt in his wheelchair. i'd like to think that they're together again.

[paul secor]

Sorry to read this. I didn't have the privilege of knowing her - only had some contact through the mail in the late 80's & early 90's when I ordered copies of two of Milt Hinton's books for myself and a bassist friend. From that, I had the impression that Mr. and Mrs. Hinton were truly fine people.

[Harold_Z]

Sorry to hear this. I'm in the same boat as Paul as far as knowing them, but the vibe I always felt was they were great people.