Those We Lost In 2018
As we look to the New Year, it is important to reflect back on the many lives we who left us in 2018. While there were many deceased brass players who had an impact on our lives, here is a list of articles that appeared on Last Row Music. Take a moment today to think about their influence and how their memory can live on into the New Year.
Norman Schweikert, French Horn – Former Chicago Symphony Horn Player Dies At 81
Urbie Green, Trombone – The Trombonist’s Trombonist Dies At 92
Bill Hughes, Trombone – Trombonist With Count Basie Dies At 87
Hugh Masekela, Trumpet – Father of South African Jazz Dies at 78
Ed Birdwell, French Horn – Former American Brass Member Dies At 81
Allen Kofsky, Trombone – Former Cleveland Orchestra Trombonist Dies At 92
Bill Watrous, Trombone – Legendary Jazz Trombonist Dies at 79
Thomas Stevens, Trumpet – Former LA Phil Principal Trumpet Dies at 79
Tomasz Stańko, Trumpet – Polish Jazz Trumpeter Dies At 76
Rachel Duncan, Trumpet – Rising Trumpet Star Dies At 33
Roy Hargrove, Trumpet – Youthful Jazz Trumpeter Dies at 49
Malawi McDonald, Trombone – Talented, Young Trombonist Dies At 15
If there are other brass musicians you know how passed away this year, please submit their names below in the comment section to pay tribute to their memory.
