[Dixielandjazz] Jackie Coon R.I.P.

[Fr M J (Mike) Logsdon]

I will always be pleased to say that I saw the Abalone Stompers at Dixieland
Monterey just months before Jake's passing.  And I was blest to be able to
sit at the hotel bar with Mr Coon and chat, not about much, as he didn't
know me, but I sure knew him.

Vale, Mr Coon,
----
Etc,

Fr M J (Mike) Logsdon, Vicar-general
North American Old Roman Catholic Church (Utrecht Succession)
Archdiocese of California
www.naorc.org

"Simplicity, when it is not a careless gift of the Muse, is the last and
most painful achievement of conscientious self-denial." - James Russell
Lowell.


> -----Original Message-----
> From: dixielandjazz-bounces at ml.islandnet.com
> [mailto:dixielandjazz-bounces at ml.islandnet.com]On Behalf Of Don Ingle
> Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2007 3:24 PM
> To: Rev M J (Mike) Logsdon
> Cc: Discussion list for dixieland jazz
> Subject: Re: [Dixielandjazz] Jackie Coon R.I.P.
>
>
> My memories of Jackie Coon are good ones, from the time he and I both
> were in late teens--early 20's and used to come to Club 47 in Studio
> City to hear the jam session with the likes of Matty Matlock, Eddie
> Miiler, John Best, and other studio guys that came to sit in to keep
> jazz chops up after all studio work. They were like mentors to both of
> us. Jackie was a phenom early on. In late years he preferred to play
> pfluegal horn most of the time, but I remember the wonderful fat and
> warm cornet sound he got.
> He worked at the Hangover with a group of Jerry Fuller, Jack Perciful,
> Charlie Lodice, Ira Wesley and I hung around just to hear his wonderful
> flow of ideas, He always was a melodic and lyrical player and a gentle
> soul on stand or off. He had a passel of kids -- I lost count the last
> time I heard. His brother gene was the producer of the original Maverick
> TV show with Jim Garner.
> I imagine that Charlie Lodice can tell some tales as well. Jackie worked
> at Disneyland, and I caught him once in a suit, shaved, beardless with
> his hair left gray and wearing a tie -- so unlike his beach boys
> dressage of later - on the Lawrence Welk show, introduced as a guest.
> Never saw him there again.
> This is really a bit of bad news. Each month to brings me the peeling
> off of a part of my life as friends pass on. Not to be unexpected. Hey,
> at 76 I'm just happy to be around. but my old circle of LA area friends
> of younger days are starting to drop off. It started with Gene Estes,
> who I played with thought jr. and senior high with and worked with
> later. Another high schcool Bud Matlock, Matty's Son and a fine
> guitarist who was a speed walker contestant and in great health until
> something burst in his head.
> Last time I saw Jackie was in Sacro Fest-- he was with Jake Stock. We
> had a good catch up chat. He was one beautiful player, a good friend,
> and he will be missed very much by this fellow, and many others as well.
> Take a well earned five, good friend,
> and catch you later.
> Don Ingle
>
> Nancy Giffin wrote:
> > Hello list mates,
> >
> > Sorry to say I got word that Jackie Coon,
> > the "Gentle Bear from Monterey"
> > passed away some time last week at home in Hawaii.
> > I can't find any obit on-line.
> > Perhaps some of you have info or nice memories to share of his music and
> > personality.
> >
> > Love and hugs,
> > Nancy
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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