[Trombone-l] Johnnie Frigo

[Bill Dinwiddie]

So sad to have to pass this on, from Rick Frigo:

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To All Our Dear Friends

Darrell and I are sorry to inform you that my Dad Johnnie Frigo died this 
morning, Thursday, July 4th at Weiss Hospital from pnuemonia and various 
other causes. We're sure you all have wonderful remembrances being with or 
playing with Johnnie. Chicago is artistically poorer with his passing.

Our Love To All
--
Darrell & Rick

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And from Joe Levinson:

Very sad news.  The world renowned jazz violinist, poet, painter and 
entertainer, Johnny Frigo, has died.  There will never be another like him. 
Like so many who knew him and played with him, I feel a great loss. He was a 
true renaissance man, skilled in so much and one of the most humorous 
storytellers I've ever known.

His loss will be felt around the world, especially in the world of jazz 
violin, where he was a towering figure.

Forwarded by Bill Dinwiddie
billdin at comcast.net