RIP Danny Ray Thompson (1947-2020)

[chewy-chew-chew-bean-benitez]

Didn't see another thread and it's a really sad one to start but RIP Danny Ray Thompson, 1947-2020.  (Source: all the posts on his facebook today)

 

[sidewinder]

Sad news - it was good that he returned to the Arkestra in recent years, a key member for sure in the peak years. RIP.

[chewy-chew-chew-bean-benitez]

so glad i got the experience last year, will never forget it

[clifford_thornton]

RIP. Dang.

[Gheorghe]

13 hours ago, chewy-chew-chew-bean-benitez said:

so glad i got the experience last year, will never forget it

me to, with the Arkestra with Marshall Allen

[Brad]

Here is his obituary in the New York Times.

Danny Ray Thompson, 72, Dies; Mainstay of Sun Ra’s Otherworldly Band

[Hardbopjazz]

RIP.