[Dixielandjazz] Franz Jackson

[Don Ingle]

If that news is correct, then we have lost a legend in Franz' passing. I 
often heard him while I was working in the house band at Jazz Ltd. in 
the '60's His band played a near north location, and on our Thursday off 
nights Jean and I would often come in to hear him play. I frankly 
thought he'd be here forever, and at times it seemed like he had been, 
then he'd play or sing and then we'd question if he was really a teen in 
disguise -- such youthful fun in his style.
Jim Beebe and I would also often drop in to another joint on Rush Street 
when Franz was on and I thought that he must know every jazz song in the 
play book, including some I'd never heard of but just had to get the 
lead to .
Franz was a gentleman of the first order -- the most polite man in all 
of Chicago. If he'd have run for mayor he would have won by a landslide. 
Folks just loved the guy. The fact that he played his ass off just added 
to his charm. Had not heard him for the last decade, but I recall his 
playing in my mind's image and sound.
If anyone gets  more details and confirmation of this news, please post 
it a.s.a.p.
Don Ingle

Bill Haesler wrote:
>> Bill - Received an email from my friend Judi K to advise that 
>> reedsman and vocalist Franz Jackson has passed away.....Peter
>> Jazzology Australia
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> Thanks Peter,
> Nothing has come through yet from the Dixieland Jazz Mailing List.
> Kind regards,
> Bill.
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