[Dixielandjazz] George Smith R.I.P.

[david richoux]

This George Smith was a longtime listener of my Jazz Parade radio show
on KFJC - he would call in often and we also had long chats when I saw
him at various gigs. He was very "up" on the subject of British Trad
and many other related topics.

Bert, please keep us informed on any memorial service...

Dave Richoux

On Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 3:45 PM, Robert Ringwald <rsr at ringwald.com> wrote:
> I presume this is not the George Smith who is in charge of the Pismo Beach Festival?
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>>I just received a call from Jean Smith to the effect that George Smith, who had been in failing health for some time, passed away last night (2-17-12).  There will be some kind of memorial in the San Francisco Bay Area in the future.
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>> George was a good friend of traditional jazz and its players from many years and was at one time President of the South Bay Traditional Jazz Society, a position he filled so well.  His passing leaves another gap in the jazz community.
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>> Regards,
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>> Bert Thompson