David Gitin R.I.P.

[Larry Kart]

Just found out that board member David Gitin has passed.

[JSngry]

Oh geez....sad to hear that. My interactions with him here always left the impression of a kind & gentle spirit. And he was nice enough to pass along some positive things that I had said about Patti Waters on the board here to her directly, and that resulted in everybody's spirits being lightened and brightened.

So yes, Rest In Peace, David, a peace worthy of that which I saw you strive to create in your life here.

[7/4]

Sad news, take care David.

[Ed S]

Sad news.

 

I did not have many direct dealings with David - but I knew from his posts that his presence enriched this board and online community.

 

Very Sad

[MomsMobley]

http://www.amazon.com/The-Journey-Home-David-Gitin/dp/0912652799

http://www.amazon.com/Passing-Through-David-Gitin/dp/0976492830

 

[paul secor]

This is a shock. David seemed like a nice guy and a gentle spirit.

[ejp626]

So sorry to hear this.  RIP

[GA Russell]

RIP.  A real gentleman.

[mjzee]

Sad to hear.  He will be missed.  RIP.

Edited June 29, 2015 by mjzee

[Chuck Nessa]

David and I went back to Discount Records in Madison - 1970-73 I think.

[Steve Reynolds]

Came across as a kind man. I understood that a physical issue often made it difficult to type - maybe why his posts were often brief. I used to be fascinated by who he had seen live - I believe he was on jazz central station way back when this was the blue note board.

RIP, Sir!

 

[Scott Dolan]

I nevr got a chance to meet him in person, but he always came across as a top shelf individual. 

 

I wish his friends and family peace during this somber time. 

[BFrank]

I met him a number of times (along with Mike Schwartz) at Yoshi's. I haven't seen him since he moved to the Keys, but a really nice guy!

RIP, David!

[medjuck]

So sorry to hear this. R.I.P.

[Joe]

So sad to hear this. A true gentleman, and a fine poet.

[Larry Kart]

Yes, fine poet:

 

The Ocean

 

bones

 

of dead fish

    at my shoes

day

 

     settles in the calm of a Coltrane

                  ballad

you don’t know      what love is

 

an ache away from the desperate     all

            or nothing at all

[BFrank]

This was posted by Ron Thorne over on the Jazztalk.net site:

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I'm sorry to have to share this very sad news with our members. David will be sorely missed by his many fans and friends here and around the world.

The following is from another site, posted by Gloria Avner, who also is the artist responsible for the lovely portrait of David. Sincere condolences to Gloria and David's family.

___________________

Gloria Avner here. Nearly six years ago, David Gitin and I restarted a relationship begun as teens. It survived a 42 year hiatus. Yes, it's a a good story. I am sorry to tell you, dear poets, musicians, artists, students, old friends of David's, that he left us last night. The Gary Peacock Trio took him to the stars. The best news is that he is free from pain now and was able to reunite with his beautiful daughter and granddaughter after 5 years away in his last 5 days. He rallied when he saw Diana Victoria Lal and Nico Wilbur, these two shining beings, and his face lit with love. Know that he put together that last book (with the help of gifted and generous George Mattingly) with the intent that it be a gift for you. Rest in peace, David. We miss you already.

[Chuck Nessa]

Thank you.

 

[Jim Alfredson]

Very sorry to hear this. I always enjoyed interacting with him here. My condolences to his family and friends.

[Dan Gould]

Paul really sums it up for me. RIP and condolences to his friends and family.

[jeffcrom]

Very sad to hear this.

[jazzbo]

Sad news indeed. He'll be missed!

[AllenLowe]

just horrible news.

[John L]

I really enjoyed my interactions with him.  RIP

[Tim McG]

So very sorry to learn this.

 

Wow.

 

Rest in peace, David.