Phil Woods R.I.P.

[ghost of miles]

Kari Gaffney reporting via Ted Panken on Facebook that Phil Woods has passed away.

[Dan Gould]

Unbelievable, so soon after his surprise retirement announcement.  RIP.

[fasstrack]

I'm heartbroken. He was a friend besides giving me countless hours of pleasure. He also was a real jazz warrior.

R.I.P.

[John Tapscott]

Philip Wells Woods R.I.P and thank you! 

[duaneiac]

OMG, that's a shocker.  He pretty much managed to play right to the end then, as it turned out, retirement or no.  He certainly did things his way and he and his music will be long remembered.  May he Rest In Peace.

[soulpope]

thank you for the music and R.I.P

[danasgoodstuff]

thank you for the music and R.I.P

Great rhythm section, of course, but Woods more than holds his own.  I've told my story 'bout playing his Warm Woods LP in the Electric Fetus before haven't I?

[sidewinder]

Stunned to hear this - but thankful for all the music. He leaves a great recorded legacy - RIP.

This is turning out to be a brutal year for jazz passings.

Edited September 29, 2015 by sidewinder

[Ted O'Reilly]

Sad news...  Woods was a wonderful player, and a most interesting, intelligent and articulate man.

[Justin V]

I'm lucky to have been at that final concert and to have that memory of him going out still playing so well and being able to end his playing career on his own terms.  I was hoping that he'd be able to enjoy a happy and healthy retirement.  Thank you for the music, Mr. Woods, and rest in peace.

[bluesoul]

http://www.poconorecord.com/article/20150929/NEWS/150929399

[Peter Friedman]

Though many here were not fans of Woods playing over the past 30 or 40 years, I was not one of them, and enjoyed his playing throughout the various stages of his long career.

I will miss Phil no longer being part of the jazz scene as both player and writer. 

R.I.P.

[Hardbopjazz]

A sad day. Thanks Phil for all the music you gave the world. RIP now. 

Edited September 29, 2015 by Hardbopjazz

[Cyril]

Very sad news. Thank you for the music, Mr. Woods !!!

R.I.P.

 

[Milestones]

Count me as among those surprised and saddened.

In the long run, Phil seemed to have been under-rated,  But certainly he proved what a great player he was.  His recorded output wss huge, and there's not all that much of it in my collection.  I need to add more.

Now playing Upswing, a Tom Harrell record with Phil and Joe Lovano.    

[mjzee]

RIP.

[Tom 1960]

It's a shame he wasn't able to enjoy his retirement. Life is sometimes cruel at times. Thanks Phil for all the great music over the many years.

[JSngry]

RIP, and fullest, deepest respect. Talk about a guy who was there in SO many places, that was Phil Woods.

I truly regret that he passed on before he could write his memoirs.

[catesta]

Very sad. RIP Mr. Woods.

[marcello]

Without telling tales out of school, I've been told that he chose his time and his way out and on his own terms, after suffering with ill heath for so long.

Great musician and advocate for the music.

[HutchFan]

So sorry to hear this news.

I'm sad that he's gone. But I'm grateful for all of the wonderful music that he made and the legacy he left behind for all of us to enjoy.

 

 

Though many here were not fans of Woods playing over the past 30 or 40 years, I was not one of them, and enjoyed his playing throughout the various stages of his long career.

I'm with you, Peter. I think Phil made great music from the beginning of his career to the end.

Edited September 30, 2015 by HutchFan

[Big Beat Steve]

Yes this comes as a surprise to us "outsiders" so soon after his retirement announcement.

R.I.P.

I wonder, though, if maybe he knew that his days were (very) numbered and chose to bow out in style this way by formally announcing his retirement the way he did.

[John L]

RIP Mr. Woods!

[JohnS]

Very sad news.  I've been playing his 50s stuff quite a lot recently.  

[bluesoul]

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/30/arts/music/phil-woods-saxophonist-revered-in-jazz-dies-at-83.html?src=me&_r=0