[Dixielandjazz] Vale Graeme Bell

[Roger Wade]

Hi Bill,

That is sad news indeed.  He had a long and productive life and influenced many young jazzers.  I'm sorry for the personal loss this is for you.

A number of years ago a friend of mine in New South Wales, Bob Taylor, who is now also deceased, sent me a copy of Graeme Bell's autobiography which I very much enjoyed reading.  

He will live on in his many fine recordings.

Best regards,

Roger Wade
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On Jun 13, 2012, at 3:18 AM, Bill Haesler wrote:

> Dear Friends,
> It is with great personal sadness I have advise that Graeme Bell passed away in the Prince Of Wales Hospital today, Wednesday 13th June 2012 at about 2.00pm.
> He was admitted to the cardiac ward several days ago for routine tests and suffered a stroke.
> No other details are available at the moment.
> I am in contact with Graeme's family and will let you all know when appropriate farewell arrangements have been finalised.
> Please pass on the sad news.
> Very kind regards,
> Bill.