[Dixielandjazz] Joe Temperley RIP

[Ken Mathieson]

Hi Folks,

The jazz scene in Scotland has been immensely saddened by the news of 
the death of baritone saxophonist Joe Temperley at the age of 86. Joe 
was physically a big bear of a man who sometimes appeared to be a bit 
gruff, but, once you heard him play a ballad with unfailing sensitivity, 
you quickly realised the perceived gruffness was all on the outside and 
his inner being was capable of great warmth and tenderess. I worked with 
him a lot over the years and will put together some thoughts in the next 
couple of days once I've contacted his widow Laurie. In the meantime, 
here's jazz fan journalist Alison Kerr's obituary in Glasgow's Herald 
newspaper:

http://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/14490155.Obituary___Joe_Temperley__Scottish_saxophonist_who_became_giant_of_New_York_jazz_scene/?ref=rl&lp=5

Ken Mathieson