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I attended the celebration event for Valerie at the Catalina Jazz Club. It was a great tribute for a great lady. Of course, one event cannot possibly do her justice, but it did provide a great way to bring many of Valerie's LA-area friends and family together for a wonderful send off.
As indicated in (PDF), the event was hosted by , and special guest musicians were Herbie Hancock, Bennie Maupin and the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance Ensemble, a group that Herbie is directly involved with and the Thelonious Monk Institute, for which he chairs the board of trustees.
Herbie reflected on his connections going way back with Valerie, and played a solo tribute to her. This was followed by Bennie Maupin, who also shared some of his memories and provided another excellent solo performance. The ensemble played several times, culminating in a final performance featuring Herbie sitting in with the ensemble.
It was a simultaneously joyous and bittersweet affair at a favorite venue of Valerie's (which I attended with her once - I made sure to sit in the same place we sat), commemorating a special individual who all in attendance agreed was a truly remarkable, one-of-a-kind soul who positively impacted everyone she befriended. As I was carrying my camera, I was asked to snap a photo of the inner circle of folks who put on the event, including Valerie's pride and joy, her son Jay (also pictured with me below), and his husband Brook. What a nice bunch of folks.
I made some new friends in the process, something I am certain would make Valerie smile.
Statistics: Posted by jtx — October 30th, 2017, 9:58 pm
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Statistics: Posted by Ron Thorne — October 21st, 2017, 3:14 pm
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"For those who wish to say goodbye to Valerie...
There will be a graveside service in Sharon, Massachusetts, on Sunday, Oct 22, at 10:45am at Sharon Memorial Park.
The cemetery entrance is at 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, MA 02067. Signs will guide you to the family plot.
The service will last 25 minutes. All are welcome."
Statistics: Posted by Ron Thorne — September 29th, 2017, 6:21 pm
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'Save the Date: A jazz celebration of the life of Valerie Bishop will take place on Sunday, October 29, in the afternoon in Los Angeles. More specific details to follow. Please share with those who loved her. Thank you.'
Statistics: Posted by Ron Thorne — September 25th, 2017, 6:13 pm
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Statistics: Posted by jtx — August 26th, 2017, 1:59 pm
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Statistics: Posted by Ron Thorne — August 23rd, 2017, 6:35 pm
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Statistics: Posted by Ron Thorne — August 22nd, 2017, 6:41 pm
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