[Trombone-l] Passing of L-Member

[Adrian Drover]

> From: ralphjr at bellsouth.net
> 
>  Butch will sorely be missed in the Atlanta area.
> 
> I met him many years ago when he needed a sub for bass bone in the
> Sentimental Swing Orchestra.
> 
> We talked for the longest by phone before I ever showed up for a
> rehearsal.  He told me he always asked potential bass bone players if they
> had ever heard of George Roberts, (I know...there are some out there who
> haven't) 


Good grief!  They haven't heard of the daddy of all bass 'boning?



> and he said he wouldn't hire one if they hadn't.  


Wise decision, indeed.  I never met Butch in person but enjoyed very much
his contribution to the list.

A.