Corky McClerkin, R.I.P.

[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

[bluenoter]

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

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

[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.