[Dixielandjazz] Message from John Farrell's Granddaughter

[Bill Gunter]

Most sad to learn of John's passing.  He was a nice man and a friend.

Bill Gunter
jazzboard at hotmail.com


>From: John Farrell <stridepiano at btinternet.com>
>To: Bill Gunter <jazzboard at hotmail.com>
>CC: Dixieland Jazz Mailing List <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
>Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Message from John Farrell's Granddaughter
>Date: Thu, 31 May 2007 20:01:50 +0100 (BST)
>
>It is with extreme sadness that I announce the death of my grandfather, 
>John Farrell, yesterday on May 30th 2007. Anyone who knew John will 
>understand how remarkable he was, and the impact he had on the world of 
>jazz music. He was a truly dedicated man and I personally would like to 
>thank everyone who appreciated his work and kept his passion alive. He was 
>71 when he died, and led what can only be described as a rock and roll 
>lifestyle. He will be greatly missed by many people, especially those with 
>whom he shared his extraordinary talent for not only transcribing jazz, but 
>also for playing it. He was a magnificent pianist, though at the same time 
>he was always extremely modest, insisting “I can’t play that!”. He 
>certainly has inspired me with his knowledge and skills, and I would like 
>to think that in his 71 years he also inspired others. You may also be 
>pleased to know that the letters of good will sent in the past few weeks 
>certainly brightened his miserable stay in
>  hospital, and provided much entertainment and happiness for him, so thank 
>you once again to everyone who showed their appreciation for John. I hope 
>he is remembered for the brilliant work he has done for jazz, and for the 
>wonderful and gentle man that he was.
>
>   John’s Grandaughter, Violet
>   (16, yesterday)
>
>   PS. If you wish to contact the family, or for further information, 
>please e-mail my mum at alison at creative-team.com
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