[Dixielandjazz] Phil Howe RIP

[Robert S. Ringwald]

I just received word that clarinetist Phil Howe has passed at the age of 73,
from lung Cancer.  Phil was originally from Sacramento where he played at
the first Shakeys Pizza Parlor with Burt Wilson's Silver Dollar Jazz Band.
he went on to work with Turk Murphy in San Francisco &.  He led his own
bands & worked & recorded with many others throughout the years.

Memorial celebration is pending.

This word comes from Phil's son, Larry Howe, DRUMSPANK at aol.com

--Bob Ringwald K6YBV
The Fulton Street Jazz Band
The Boondockers (Jazz and Comedy)
530/642-9551