Roswell Rudd

I remember writing some months ago that I drank with Roswell Rudd and his "old lady" years ago in the old 55  --  a dive bar owned by Brad Cunningham.  Mr. Rudd was then playing at Nicks with Wilbur DeParis  --  playing Dixieland to keep body and soul together.  He was very frustrated, wanting to move forward.  After many years he did, playing all sorts of music  --  including a lot of very avant-garde Jazz.  He received a lot of critical acclaim.

He died recently.  Nice obit in thr N.Y. Times, as befitting a master musician.  His like will be missed.  A really good guy, a fine musician  --  and an old drinking buddy from a time long ago and far away.  All blessings on Mr. Rudd and his family from a big fan.