Peter Friedman Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Just received an e-mail from drummer Dannie D'Imperio informing me that trumpet player Jesse Drakes has died. Drakes is best known for playing and recording with Lester Young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumpet Guy Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Just received an e-mail from drummer Dannie D'Imperio informing me that trumpet player Jesse Drakes has died. Drakes is best known for playing and recording with Lester Young. Oh that is a shame Has he been playing since those Lester days in the 50's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold_Z Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Danny said that he was still playing but not taking anything other than club dates - no jazz gigs. Don't know the reason for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgcdc Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 Just received an e-mail from drummer Dannie D'Imperio informing me that trumpet player Jesse Drakes has died. Drakes is best known for playing and recording with Lester Young. On behalf of the family of Jesse Drakes, thank you for sharing in our loss. A memorial service is being planned within the next 2-3 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Drakes' passing away was a last discreet touch to a discreet career. I always liked the way he played with Lester Young and wished there had been more opportunities to listen to him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenLowe Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 I'm absolutely amazed - didn't even know he was still around. He had a real place in jazz history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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