Corky McClerkin, R.I.P.
Posted: June 11th, 2015, 8:47 am
by hornplayer
So sad to report the death of my dear friend and wonderful pianist Corky McClerkin in Chicago on Sunday.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertain ... =og.shares
Re: Corky McClerkin, R.I.P.
Posted: June 12th, 2015, 6:47 am
by bluenoter
I'm very sorry, June. Among the comments on that article, "Jazz pianist Corky McClerkin and wife killed in auto accident," is this one:
R.I.P., Corky McClerkin and Winnie Mae Cole-McClerkin
Re: Corky McClerkin, R.I.P.
Posted: June 12th, 2015, 8:13 am
by hornplayer
A bright spot to this very sad story is that the musical tribute will be led by Corky's brother by another mother, the wonderful drummer, Curtis Prince.