Justin V Posted June 4, 2019 Report Posted June 4, 2019 I found out recently that unsung bassist Lisle Atkinson passed away on March 25th. I'm familiar with him through his excellent work with Richard Wyands, Norman Simmons and Frank Strozier, but he also recorded with Horace Parlan, Nina Simone and Betty Carter, among many others. It's a shame that his death wasn't widely reported at the time. Thank you for the music, Mr. Atkinson, and rest in peace. Quote
Peter Friedman Posted June 4, 2019 Report Posted June 4, 2019 Sad news I always liked Lisle Atkinson's bass playing. Quote
charlesp Posted June 5, 2019 Report Posted June 5, 2019 I love his contributions to Walt Dickerson's Peace on Steeplechase. Quote
soulpope Posted June 5, 2019 Report Posted June 5, 2019 4 hours ago, charlesp said: I love his contributions to Walt Dickerson's Peace on Steeplechase. Excellent platter .... Quote
JSngry Posted June 5, 2019 Report Posted June 5, 2019 I had no idea he was that old, he was one of those guys I just subconsciously took to be always young. He played like he was! RIP. Quote
felser Posted June 5, 2019 Report Posted June 5, 2019 6 hours ago, soulpope said: Excellent platter .... Quote
mikeweil Posted June 5, 2019 Report Posted June 5, 2019 R.I.P: His bass ensemble recordings were remarkable, too. Quote
sgcim Posted June 5, 2019 Report Posted June 5, 2019 Oh no, that's horrible. I had his nephew in one of my classes, and he used to tell me stories about his Uncle. His family treated him like royalty. RIP, Mr. Atkinson... Quote
Jim Duckworth Posted June 5, 2019 Report Posted June 5, 2019 I know Mr. Atkinson best from a record that made a huge impact on me early: Keno Duke/Contemporaries Crest of the Wave (an excellent record with George Coleman, Frank Strozier, and Harlod Mabern). Quote
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