Frank Foster has passed away

[king ubu]

One of my favorite recordings, and a fitting title for a man that

created a legacy of jazz based on hard work, honesty and yes, love.

R.I.P. Mr. Foster.

That one will be on my turntable tomorrow, too!

@clifford: true dat! Ain't it great to have a good laugh, too... guess Fos is laughing with us!

[Dan Gould]

I wasn't aware of that Steeplechase release, with the setlist and Horace Parlan aboard, looks like one to definitely seek out.

[Justin V]

RIP. I've been impressed by what I've heard of him. The Manhattan Fever reissue, which featured a ton of previously unreleased material (with some early George Cables), is OOP and well worth acquiring.

[Chuck Nessa]

Got his autograph in 1962 while in college - he was in the Basie band. Recently found the signing.

[fasstrack]

Yes,sad and a major loss. Foster could have stood on his rep as a player, but taken with his composing-arranging you had a triple threat. He had a way of voicing the saxophones especially in those Basie Charts and elsewhere, like his Loud Minority, that was all Frank Foster. His tenor playing on Elvin Jones' Elvin! was killer, as were the Basie tenor battles. I also remember notable pedagogy by him at the Jazz Cultural Theater in the '80s, including one class for singers: If you must scat, be relevant!

A stroke slowed him down considerably, (I saw him regularly at Local 802, waliking with great difficulty) but he kept on ticking---and writing.

Alas, not anymore. A bad day for music.

[ValerieB]

i am sad, sad, sad. what a huge loss. so grateful that i got to enjoy him since the early '60s. he was the sweetest, warmest, kindest musician i've ever known.

my deepest condolences to his incredible wife, Cecilia. she was the most amazing loving support to this superman. bless you, forever, Cecilia.

[B. Goren.]

This CD will find later his way to my CD player.

[brownie]

Obituary in The New York Times today.

[CJ Shearn]

Damn, RIP Frank

[B. Goren.]

Frank Foster and The Loud Minority with Benny Powell.

[mr jazz]

RIP. I recall a wonderful show I saw with both Franks (Foster and Wess) a decade or so ago. Both were in fine form, cracking jokes and playing so well.

[johnlitweiler]

An enjoyable soundie - thanks, B. Goren. Who is the sweet tenor player?