[Dixielandjazz] Bill Hunter RIP 07/11/38 ­ 01/08/2008

[Mike]

Wasn't he a member of DJML?


Mike




Flip Oakes wrote:
> I have some very sad news to announce..
> 
> One of my dearest friends has passed away today in San Diego.
> 
> Bill Hunter a World Class Jazz Pianist passed away this afternoon around
> 4:30pm. His wife Nanci, and family called me.
> 
> He¹ll be truly missed by all I¹m certain. I had the unique pleasure of
> playing with him for 43 years, ever since I was only 15 years of age. He was
> a great inspiration to me in many ways. As most everyone also knew Bill as
> being a first class dentist as well, always willing to help out musicians,
> and their family's.
> 
> He had played with many of the greats including Shorty Rogers, Bob Crosby
> and the Bob Cats, Johnny Best, and Bud Shank. Some of the festival circuit
> bands he played with were Chicago Six, South Market St. Jazz Band, and most
> recently with Bill Alreds Classic Jazz Band.
> 
> With the greatest respect and love,
> 
> Flip Oakes
> http://www.southmarketstreetjazzband.com
> http://titanhotseven.com
> 
> 
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