[Dixielandjazz] Page Cavavaugh NY Times Obit

[Don Ingle]

Stephen G Barbone wrote:
> December 25, 2008 - NY Times - by Associated Press
> Page Cavanaugh, Leader of Jazz Trio, Dies at 86
I remember that Jean and I used to go hear him frequently at a small 
room on Ventura Blvd. in Studio City or VanNuys area in the 60's before 
I relocated to Chicago. He had two 'bones, a bari sax, and full rhythm 
section and they plated a lot of Ernie Wilkins. Neal Hefti numbers alla 
Basie - and all were studio  guys that played the weekend gig with him 
when not recording.  Simply perfect blend of horns and tasty piano, and 
the "joint was jumpin" when they played.
There were a lot of heavy hitter players in the audience and they were 
never disappointed.
I truly admired his solo and ensemble work at that time. Had not heard 
much of him since leaving the L.A. area, but those memories of that gig 
stick.
I felt a little bit of my youth slip away when  read that obit here in a 
Michigan paper.
Pushing 78 makes me happy to see my oen name absent from obits, but 
always sad to hear that other good players have left us. They certainly 
made our time on this planet worth having good ears and a sense of taste,
Happy New Year -- and let's all stick around for awhile,eh!
Don Ingle