jazzkrow Posted July 20, 2015 Report Posted July 20, 2015 (edited) Howard Rumsey, one of founding fathers of 1950s West Coast jazz, passed away at age 97 on July 15th.He ran the Lighthouse club in Hermosa Beach for many years, and was bass player in the Lighthouse All-Stars for well over a decade. Edited July 20, 2015 by jazzkrow wrong beach name quoted Quote
Cyril Posted July 20, 2015 Report Posted July 20, 2015 http://www.jazzwax.com/2015/07/howard-rumsey-1917-2015.htmlRIP Quote
paul secor Posted July 20, 2015 Report Posted July 20, 2015 Can the two Howard Rumsey RIP threads be combined? Quote
jazzkrow Posted July 20, 2015 Author Report Posted July 20, 2015 Sorry-did not see another posting in Artists for Rumsey's passing... Quote
GA Russell Posted July 20, 2015 Report Posted July 20, 2015 RIP. He was a giant.I had no idea that he was still with us. Quote
gmonahan Posted July 21, 2015 Report Posted July 21, 2015 Playing "Lighthouse at Laguna" tonight. I've always loved the Lighthouse records. Some really great Rosolino on those. RIP Mr. Rumsey. gregmo Quote
Big Beat Steve Posted July 21, 2015 Report Posted July 21, 2015 97 years. Wow ...RIP.He was a musical catalyst who made things happen. Quote
JohnS Posted July 21, 2015 Report Posted July 21, 2015 Sad news. I love those Lighthouse recordings. Thanks Howard,RIP. Quote
Kevin Bresnahan Posted July 21, 2015 Report Posted July 21, 2015 RIP. He was a giant.I had no idea that he was still with us.I agree. I had no idea he was still alive. I hope his last years were comfortable. I've only seen a few 97 year old men whose life is still good at that age.RIP Mr. Rumsey - you made some great music and ran one of the best Jazz clubs in the world. Quite a legacy. Quote
Justin V Posted July 31, 2015 Report Posted July 31, 2015 I haven't heard much of his playing, but I fondly remember Sandi's posts about the Lighthouse days from the old JC and AAJ days (speaking of someone whom I miss). I'll have to check out the interview with Rumsey on Jazz Wax, because he must've had some interesting stories to tell. Thank you for the music, Mr. Rumsey, and rest in peace. Quote
ArtSalt Posted August 12, 2015 Report Posted August 12, 2015 I can't believe I missed this, but for a jazz musician from that era and from that coast he lived a very, very long time. The Lighthouse for me has now officially entered the realm of myth.....Indeed, RIP, Mr Rumsey. Quote
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