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

[Andy.Ling@Quantel.Com]

> 
> 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

Sad news indeed. Jack was a good friend. I helped him
struggle with a computer he used for his teaching and
he helped me struggle with my clarinet.

Nicky, his wife, said one of his last requests was that
his funeral should NOT be a sombre affair. So no black
ties and everyone must celebrate his life.

Andy Ling