Lloyd McNeill R.I.P.

[ghost of miles]

Bob Blumenthal just posted this news to a jazz listserv, via a NY Times notice. Glad that so many of McNeill’s albums got reissued in recent years before his passing:

Lloyd McNeill R.I.P.

[mjazzg]

Oh no, that is sad. I treasure his music, which I only discovered with the initial reissues from SOTU, and wish I knew more about his other artistic endeavours.

The reissue programme was a labour of love I think for SOTU and I hope it successfully spread the word so many more appreciate his work.

[clifford_thornton]

Sad news. Interesting artist and musician for sure.

[mikeweil]

R.I.P.

Such sad news. His melodies haunted me after first hearing Asha on AFN Europe.

My discography now needs a update in the biographical part ...... https://jazzdiscography.com/lloyd-mcneill-discography/ 

His own website is really worth a visit and includes an amazing survey of his work. http://lmcneill1.weebly.com

[Rabshakeh]

Oh no. Some of my favourite flute records and more. RIP.

[Pim]

R.I.p. 

 

Just recently discovered him. Not a big flute fan but this guy was definitely great. I love his Washington Suite and there’s more on my to listen list!

[felser]

3 minutes ago, Pim said:

R.I.p. 

 

Just recently discovered him. Not a big flute fan but this guy was definitely great. I love his Washington Suite and there’s more on my to listen list!

Asha should be next.  Amazing artist, fascinating life.  True Renaissance man.

[Pim]

5 hours ago, felser said:

Asha should be next.  Amazing artist, fascinating life.  True Renaissance man.

On my list!

[six string]

Very sad indeed.  One of the great jazz flautists.  His music was very special to me.