[Dixielandjazz] Jazz amputees

[Rob McCallum]

Hi Fred and evereyone,

Woody Shaw lost an arm after falling onto a subway track in New York City (I
don't recall if it was the left or right), and eventually died of
complications from it (though there was quite some time in between).  I've
heard that this incident happened because he was losing his eyesight, though
when I related this story to a musician more in the know, he just sort of
smirked and said that it was because of drugs (possibly heroin?), though I
certainly don't want to start any rumors.  I apologize that my details are
rather sketchy, maybe there's a website that has some info (I haven't yet
checked).  It was a great loss, musically, as he was one of the true
innovators in modern jazz.

BTW, does anyone know the circumstances surrounding pianist Jaki Byard's
murder?  Was this a random incident or was there something more going on?
That's still fairly recent news (within the past couple of years).  I
believe he was from Philadelphia (maybe Steve has some more info).

All the best,
Rob McCallum

----- Original Message -----
From: fred spencer <drjz@bealenet.com>
To: DJML <dixielandjazz@ml.islandnet.com>
Sent: Monday, January 06, 2003 3:41 PM
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Jazz amputees


> I am writing a short piece on jazz musicians who have had limb
> amputations. So far, I have Wingy Manone (arm - street car accident),
> Nat Adderley (leg - diabetes), Ella Fitzgerald (both legs - diabetes),
> Cecil Scott (leg - trauma/gangrene), Ernie Cagnolatti (leg - anyone know
> the cause?), and "Hooknose" Joe Loyocano (leg - anyone know the cause?).
> I would be grateful for any additions to this list. Thanks.
> Fred
>
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