Jimmy Woode - R.I.P.

[Zephyr]

Jimmy Woode (1928-2005)



After NHOP another great bassplayer passed away...
Jimmy died last Friday, April 22, in New Jersey.

(For years he lived in Europe, i.a. in the Netherlands.)

[makpjazz57]

Very sad to hear this. I last heard (and had the pleasure of meeting) Jimmy Woode in Boston when he was performing with his daughter, vocalist Shawnn Monteiro. In fact, a "Live at Sculler's" CD is available from that gig w/Clark Terry, Jimmy Cobb and John Harrison.

R.I.P.

Marla

[Valerie]

damn!! so sorry to hear this miserable news. jimmy had quite a life and contributed enormously to the jazz scene on both continents. met him several times in new york and europe. he will be greatly missed by many.

a great bassist dies on another great bassist's birthday!

[Uli]

RIP Mr. Woode!

Had the pleasure to hear you quite frequently in Zurich in the 80ies and once to share a couple of drinks and a chat with you at a bar.

[dex68]

Very sad indeed. Definitely one of so many unsung heros of the music. There's a live Charlie Parker record with him on it. It's a very interesting recording of later Bird, on a day when he was playing great. Woode is swinging on that one.