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• RE: Lew Soloff ...GEO Monday nite - JoeKool 20:53:47 03/11/15 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Lew Soloff RIP posted by Travis on March 08, 2015 at 11:56:34

  He was a hoot when he stepped up for his solo(s) in Gil Evans Orchestra Monday nites at Sweet Basil back in the 80's, always burned like a bon fire.
  My fav. spot back then.
  
  RIP
  

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• RE: Lew Soloff RIP - Inmate51 11:57:13 03/10/15 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Lew Soloff RIP posted by Travis on March 08, 2015 at 11:56:34

  Lew Soloff was one of my early trumpet role models. His solo on "Spinning Wheel" was transcribed for me by my trumpet instructor, and I still have it.
  
  In September of 2006, Lew performed at the Maynard Ferguson Tribute concert, playing "My Funny Valentine". Wonderful playing! And yes, he changed MPs, but I don't care - he knew what he was doing, and he's a better player than I'll ever be.
  
  
  

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• Loose Olaf.... - D Harvey 06:06:06 03/09/15 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Lew Soloff RIP posted by Travis on March 08, 2015 at 11:56:34

  ....the great Viking trumpeter. He will be missed.
  
  dh
  
  

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• RE: Lew Soloff RIP - DeeCee 15:50:46 03/08/15 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Lew Soloff RIP posted by Travis on March 08, 2015 at 11:56:34

  Too sad... He is all over my audio collection. RIP.
  

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• RE: Lew Soloff RIP - GEO 14:31:47 03/08/15 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Lew Soloff RIP posted by Travis on March 08, 2015 at 11:56:34

  That is sad news for sure.
  

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• RE: Lew Soloff RIP - fantja 13:08:00 03/08/15 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Lew Soloff RIP posted by Travis on March 08, 2015 at 11:56:34

  R.I.P.
  

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• RE: Lew Soloff RIP - David Smith 12:40:15 03/08/15 (4)
  In Reply to: RE: Lew Soloff RIP posted by Travis on March 08, 2015 at 11:56:34

  Yeah shocking news, I was very sad to hear it. I've never met a "younger" 70 year-old.
  
  Dave
  

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  • Too young, in age and heart. - Rick W 16:50:01 03/08/15 (3)
    In Reply to: RE: Lew Soloff RIP posted by David Smith on March 08, 2015 at 12:40:15

    Just heard this morning, pretty shocking alright. I hadn't seen him in several years, but knew Lew for around 40 years. He played the shit outta the lead book in one of my big bands in the mid-late '70's. Crazy SOB would sometimes bring 15-20 mouthpieces, switch 'em in mid-chart and might end up playing 5 m'pieces during one chart - especially if he also had a solo.

    Played with him quite a bit over the years in a number of other bands. Amazing player, both as a lead player and soloist (his small group with Lou Marini and Joe Beck was excellent). There'll be a helluva lot of Soloff stories told around town. As you probably know, Lew was a unique character as well as a unique player :-)

    R.I.P.

    
    

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    Edits: 03/08/15

    • RE: Too young, in age and heart. - David Smith 19:59:14 03/08/15 (1)
      In Reply to: RE: Too young, in age and heart. posted by Rick W on March 08, 2015 at 16:50:01

      I saw him a month ago, changing mouthpieces...mid-solo!
      
      Dave
      

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      • :-) nt - Rick W 22:45:21 03/08/15 (0)
        In Reply to: RE: Too young, in age and heart. posted by David Smith on March 08, 2015 at 19:59:14

        nt
        

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    • RE: Too young, in age and heart. - Travis 18:08:52 03/08/15 (0)
      In Reply to: RE: Too young, in age and heart. posted by Rick W on March 08, 2015 at 16:50:01

      I'm gonna miss that sound at the top of the section.
      
      
      "If people don't want to come, nothing will stop them" - Sol Hurok
      
      

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