[Dixielandjazz] Russell Bennett

[Dingo]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andy Ling"

> This is really for the UK listmates, as I doubt many outside the UK will 
> know the Bennett brothers.
>
> I have just heard that Russell Bennett, from the Devon based Richard 
> Bennett Band, had
> a brain haemorrhage last Friday morning and sadly, after just two days in 
> hospital,
> passed away.
>
> Russell was a good, well loved entertainer and will be greatly missed in 
> the world of jazz.

Sad news indeed, Andy. Didn't know Russell *that* well but worked with him, 
his brother and Dad on several occasions in years gone by.
~~
John D