[Dixielandjazz] Fwd: Franz Jackson

[Bill Haesler]

Dear friends,
This latest information from Peter Cowden (Jazzology Australia).
Kind regards,
Bill.

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Bill - Another tribute from Franz' daughter via Judi K....Peter

> Franz Jackson was arguably one of the greatest jazz musicians of the 
> 20th
> century.
>
> Franz joined all those greats who went before him early Tuesday 
> morning,
> May 6, 2008.
>
> His unmatched talent, pure love of his music and his indominatable 
> spirit
> will live on through his dozens of audio and video recordings, and in 
> our
> collective memories.  Everyone who ever met Franz has at least one fond
> story to recall and I ask you to do that now, in his honor.
>
> He was an incredible person, a musical legend and my father.  My 
> brother
> and I will be forever grateful to have had him as a part of our lives 
> for
> so long.
>
> A memorial service to celebrate his life is scheduled for Saturday, May
> 24, 2008 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Apostolic Lifehouse Church, 60402
> M-62, Dowagiac, Michigan.  We hope to see you there to pay tribute to 
> this
> legendary man and his illustrious career.
>
> Peace and love,
> Michelle Jewell