Andy Fusco RIP

[cliffpeterson]

It is being reported on Facebook that Andy Fusco died. 

[BillF]

Fine altoist in the tradition. Have followed his recording career back from recent leader albums with SteepleChase to Danny D'Imperio and Buddy Rich.

Now listening to his latest:

Edited April 6, 2021 by BillF

[Kevin Bresnahan]

So sorry to hear this. Seeing him live, he could really blow the doors off. My favorite recordings of his is this one (pay no attention to the cheesy fonts):

COVID-19 claims another one. Please keep those masks on...

[John Tapscott]

Jan 31, 1948 - April 5, 2021 R.I.P.

I enjoy Andy's playing and recordings, including his solos with Buddy Rich on Grand Concourse and If You Could See Me Now, a.o.

 

 

 

[Peter Friedman]

Sorry to hear this sad news. R.I.P.

[Hardbopjazz]

Damn. Sad news. I enjoyed his session with Renee Rosnes. R.I.P. Andy.

[sonnymax]

Would someone please provide a link to a reputable source for this sad news?

[Larry Kart]

Fine player

[Kevin Bresnahan]

I don't know where, but his wife reported it. Here is his friend Walt Weiskopf's Facebook post (https://www.facebook.com/waltweiskopf/posts/172758144670976):

"Dear friends, I am sorry to have to share that my great friend and mentor Andy Fusco passed away today. Andy taught me so much about life, about music, about jazz; and no one made me laugh harder. All of you who knew Andy knew the greatness of his heart and the purity of his artistry. Rest easy big man. We miss you."

[sonnymax]

Thanks, Kev.

[sgcim]

Shit, great player. RIP.

[HutchFan]

Sorry to hear this news.

R.I.P.