[Dixielandjazz] John Lines

[Randy Fendrick]

Many of you knew John Lines.  He was a avid OKOM fan and co-founder of 
the Golden Empire Hot Jazz Society in Bakersfield, California.  He 
passed away this morning in Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield.  Apparently 
he had double pneumonia.  I believe he was close to 90.  It is amazing 
to see  some the main stays who had continued to support the music we 
love die off and not being replaced by younger folks so enjoy it while 
you can.  There is an excellent article in the LA Times this morning 
about the death of a jazz venue in southern California which kind of 
tells it all.  Back to John, the funeral services are pending but 
according to John's companion they will probably be Friday in 
Bakersfield, I will post more when I hear.

later,

Randy Fendrick
Southside Chicago Seven
Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra, ret