[Dixielandjazz] Fw: JACK GILBERT - JAZZER & "INTERNATIONAL SON OF FUN" is no longer here with us

[Judy Eames]

Judy Eames 
Jazz Revellers
Aston, Oxfordshire
UK


> 
> This is a blanket message as we don't know how
> many of you know Jack Gilbert, reedsman
> extraordinaire with Max Collie's Rhythm Aces, but
> please pass on the information to as many people
> on your local jazz scenes as possible.
> 
> Martin Ross (Big M Productions) who managed Max
> Collie's band for many years, has just let us know
> the sad but expected news that Jack Gilbert has
> finally slipped away last night - 30/10/02.  


> Funeral is at Brighton, Wood Vale Crematorium,
> near the Racecourse.  November 11, 2002 at
> 12.45pm.  Afterwards at Clare Hall Haywards Heath.
> Sue McIntosh (wife of Jim  of Phil Mason's band)
> has full details on 0208 330 1825.  Martin wants
> as many of us to attend and give Jack a wonderful
> jazzy send off- parasols included (by order!).
> Please do try to attend.
> 
> Hoping to see you on the day,
> Lois Lloyd & Dave Baker