[Dixielandjazz] Floyd Levin

[Bill Gunter]

Sorry to hear about Floyd! He was a wonderful man and Lucille has our 
sincere condolences.

Floyd was "Emperor of Jazz" for one of the Sacrament Jazz Jubilees a few 
years back and we'll miss him on th reviewing stand for the 2007 Jubilee in 
May (he hasn't missed one in years!).

Respectfully submitted,

Bill and Bev Gunter
jazzboard at hotmail.com


>From: "Stan Brager" <sbrager at socal.rr.com>
>To: "DJML" <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
>Subject: Floyd Levin
>Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:32:47 -0800
>
>I'm deeply saddened to report that Floyd Levin died last night of a massive
>heart attack. For many, many years, Floyd was an important fixture in the
>Los Angeles scene and was well known throughout the world for his writings
>about jazz. He was one of the prime motivators who created the memorial
>statue of Louis Armstrong in New Orleans and a friend to all who played
>jazz. He was also very helpful to me when I had a radio show by providing
>information he gathered in interviews with the men and women who created 
>and
>played jazz.
>
>The following is from his grandson's blog:
>
>  Earlier this evening we lost the patriarch of our family, Floyd Levin,
>quite un-expectantly at the age of 84. He passed away without warning at
>home with his wife of 65 years, Lucille (they were married at just 19.)
>
>A great husband, father, grand-father and most recently very proud
>great-grandfather to Sydney ... he will be greatly missed by all family and
>friends.
>
>Floyd was also a great jazz historian and his personal interactions with
>many Jazz greats including Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Barney Bigard,
>Benny Bigard and Artie Shaw to name just a few fueled his passion for this
>musical genre. His book won the praise from many.
>
>  He will be most missed by Lucille, my grandmother, and loving wife of 65
>years. We take comfort in knowing that he did not suffer from illness or
>tragic accident...it was simply his time. A shock to us all but... a
>reminder to live your life to its fullest each and every day.
>
>Grandpa was an inspiration to me and will live on in everlasting memory.
>
>........................................................................
>
>Stan
>
>Stan Brager
>
>
>
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