EKE BBB Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 The Hot Club of New York announced the passing of Jan Evensmo. I got this information last night from fellow board member @Fer Urbina: "This morning we learned the sad news that Jan Evensmo has left us. For those who aren't familiar with this name, he was an amazing jazz fan, scholar and discographer who created the jazz 'solography.' His work is available for free at https://www.jazzarcheology.com/. Jan was a great influence on Charles, myself, and many others in the Hot Club community, and he would often visit Hot Club meetings on his visits to the states. His work has been an invaluable resource in our programming." Jan was a true jazz lover and enthusiast, a generous human being and a nice guy. May he rest in peace! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 R.I.P .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 I will miss him, RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Friedman Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 Long ago I purchased Jazz Solography Series Vol.5 - The Tenor Saxophone and Clarinet of Lester Young 1936-1942 by Jan Evensmo. R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Beat Steve Posted February 10 Report Share Posted February 10 (edited) Ooh ... Some time ago I bought a used copy of Jazz Solography Series Vol. 4 (Charlie Christian plus Robert Normann and Oscar Aleman) that had come up at a giveaway price in the music book section of a local used records store. It's very thorough, to say the least. (Though maybe outdated in places by now due to more recent discoveries.) RIP and thanks for your untiring work that many others have profited from. Edited February 10 by Big Beat Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romualdo Posted February 10 Report Share Posted February 10 what a shock - I had communicated with him only recently Loved his Jazz Archaeology productions will miss you Jan, RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazztrain Posted February 10 Report Share Posted February 10 What a loss. I've had many of his solography books for years and find his more recent online files quite handy. I was in contact with him a few times over the years and found him quite pleasant and helpful. RIP Jan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quasimado Posted February 11 Report Share Posted February 11 Always enjoyed his site - RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopkins Posted February 11 Report Share Posted February 11 (edited) Very sad to learn of his passing away. His son send out an email to subscribers of his newsletter yesterday and mentioned this article: https://jazzlives.wordpress.com/2024/02/07/splendid-diligence-great-humanity-a-few-lines-for-jan-evensmo-and-robert-d-rusch-who-have-moved-offstage This page on his website has been added to publish messages: http://www.jazzarcheology.com/jan-evensmo/ RIP. Edited February 11 by hopkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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