Kevin Bresnahan Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Pete LaRoca - Tribute concert Dear Jazz musicians and fans, I have the sad task of informing the Jazz community that Pete (LaRoca) Sims is gravely ill at Kateri Residence on the Upper West Side. He is suffering from advanced lung cancer. The family is organizing a Tribute Concert on his behalf, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 29th 8 pm at St. Peter's Church, 54th & Lexington Ave. If you are interested in playing at the event, kindly contact: Randa Kirshbaum h 212 866 2204 c 646 596 0231 randafay212@gmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmce Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Sorry to hear about this great master's illness. I hope the concert is a success, and I will listen to some of his playing today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Oh man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul secor Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Prayers and hopes for a fine musician. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Sad to hear of his plight... Hopîng for the best for this great musician! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Sorry to hear this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFrank Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 cigarettes suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Seems as though he is in his final few days, from what I understand. Sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clunky Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 I hope he is comfortable and has those around him who love and know him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElginThompson Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 I hope he is comfortable and has those around him who love and know him. Amen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 All the best on the upcoming journey home. Continue to travel well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david weiss Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 I'm told he's comfortable enough and more importantly not in pain..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Good to read he's well taken care of ... all the best on the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValerieB Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 very sad. i remember in the '60s, he used to drive a taxicab when he wasn't playing gigs. i pray for him and his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.W. Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Sorry to hear this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin V Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 It's very sad to hear this. He brings something special to the albums I've heard him on, and he has had an interesting career. Here's sending some positive thoughts his way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 very sad. i remember in the '60s, he used to drive a taxicab when he wasn't playing gigs. Wasn't he also going to law school (or taking pre-law classes) at that time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david weiss Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 very sad. i remember in the '60s, he used to drive a taxicab when he wasn't playing gigs. Wasn't he also going to law school (or taking pre-law classes) at that time? Yes, to both (cab and lawyer)...... He was a practicing lawyer..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewy-chew-chew-bean-benitez Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 incredible, Mr Sims was a practicing lawyer in nyc? his lps were abosoluetly more advanced than most of the time, thats great theres going to be a concert for him. thats really nice the jazz community is reaching out to him. hank never got that. i think thats great all you guys are doing this for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Here's sending some positive thoughts his way. Second that. He has brought a lot of pleasure to people via his recordings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesoul Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Old NYT article. Very interesting man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ubu Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 Very sorry to hear this. Lots of love for his playing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmce Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 It's very sad to hear this. He brings something special to the albums I've heard him on, and he has had an interesting career. Here's sending some positive thoughts his way. Always. I'll never forget putting Rollins/VV on for the first time to hear him bashing away on "A Night in Tunisia". Truly jarring and exciting playing that was way ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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