Another one gone

[danasgoodstuff]

http://www.mercurynews.com/music/ci_29470126/bay-area-guitarist-jackie-king-who-played-willie

[paul secor]

Knew his name from his playing with Willie Nelson. Until I read his obituary, I had no idea of his connection with Doug Sahm.

[duaneiac]

" . . . recorded an as yet unreleased album with jazz pianist Marian McPartland. "

It will be interesting to see if that ever sees the light of day.  The powers that be at Concord Records these days don't  seem all that interested in straight ahead jazz and they don't seem particularly interested in furthering the legacy of Marian McPartland.  I wonder if they hold the rights to this material and if Mr. King's estate would be able to purchase same.  I recall when he was a guest on her Piano Jazz show that they both seemed to have a good time, but I don't recall any special musical chemistry between them.

I have his CD, The Gypsy, but it has been years since I listened to it.  He did seem adept and comfortable in both the jazz and country music worlds.  May he Rest In Peace.