Kenny Wheeler is ailing

[mjb]

http://bit.ly/1wfJNJC

Kenny Wheeler was one of the first jazz musicians I saw/heard live when I started to listed to jazz in the mid/late 60s. He is undoubtedly one of the giants.

84 suddenly does not seem to be that old.

I expect most here will be wishing him the best and hoping for his and his wife's recovery.

[Ron Thorne]

Man, this really hit me hard.

I love Kenny Wheeler's music!

Here's hoping that Kenny and his wife, Doreen, have a quick and complete recovery.

[bluenoter]

The article linked to in #1 includes a link to this blog entry:


http://thebluemoment.com/2014/08/17/postscript-a-benefit-for-kenny-wheeler/

. . . All the money raised will go towards defraying the costs of health care for Kenny and his wife, Doreen. When I wrote a piece on this blog in advance of the concert, some readers abroad asked how they could make a contribution. There is now a PayPal account for that purpose; its email address is friendsofkennywheeler@gmail.com. Go to http://www.paypal.com and click on “Send Money”.

[mjb]

Fund raising in Ontario

I'll be at The Rex

http://bit.ly/1DlbEcz

[Chazro]

Dave Holland has made a comment on FB about the passing of Kenny Wheeler. RIP.

[bluenoter]

Dave Holland has made a comment on FB about the passing of Kenny Wheeler. RIP.

https://www.facebook.com/davehollandjazz/posts/10154632875090578


Thank you, Chazro.

Here's a new thread (in which we can note any further efforts to assist his wife, Doreen):

Kenny Wheeler — R.I.P.