Category Archives: In Memoriam/Final Notes

Final Note: Ralph Jungheim

Former Member. Trumpet
5/19/1929 – 1/5/2019

by Kirk Silbee

Ralph Jungheim, a record producer, impresario, photographer and an all-around friend to jazz, has died. He oversaw 58 albums as an independent producer for such artists as Earl “Fatha” Hines, Freddie Hubbard, Ruth Brown, Joe Pass, Michel Legrand, Jimmy Rowles, Freddy Cole, Jimmy Witherspoon, Howard Rumsey’s Lighthouse All Stars, Jack Sheldon, Wild Bill Davison and Eddie Miller, Jackie Allen, Dr. Bobby Rodriguez, Bill Berry’s Ellington All-Stars, Charles Neville, Tommy Newsom, Mavis Rivers, James Zollar and John Dentz. Jungheim passed away on January 5, due to complications of a longtime illness. Continue reading →

Final Note: Ray Victor

Former Member. Trombone
2/12/1924 – 1/25/2019

Ray Victor, musician, actor, lyricist and writer passed January 25, 2019. Ray was born Ray Moreno Vasquez February 12, 1924. He was 94 years old, and two weeks shy of 95. Continue reading →

In Memoriam: February 2019

We honor the memory of the following members whose deaths were reported between Dec. 11, 2018 – Jan. 15, 2019: Continue reading →

Final Note: Cecil D. Hill

Life Member. Saxophone
4/26/1931 – 12/12/2018

Cecil Dale Hill was born in San Antonio, Texas, April 26, 1931. He passed away December 12, 2018. He was a father of six children and is survived by his beloved wife Margaret. He had nine grandchildren. And the great-grandchildren are still coming! Continue reading →

In Memoriam: January 2019

We honor the memory of the following members whose deaths were reported between Nov. 16 – Dec. 10, 2018: Continue reading →

Services for Cecil D. Hill

Final Note: Sidney Marvin Lazar

Life Member. Trumpet
8/2/1926 – 11/3/2018

Talented musician, dedicated teacher, devoted husband, beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, Sid Lazar passed away at home at the age of 92.

He was born and raised in Los Angeles, attended L.A. High School, then graduated, cum laude, from USC. He later received his M.A. from CSU Northridge. Continue reading →

Final Note: Joe Osborn

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Former Member. Electric Bass
8/28/1937 – 12/18/2018

by Hal Blaine, Life Member, AFM Local 47

We are all shocked at the news that “the gentle giant of the Fender bass” has left the world, leaving a musical resume that will live on forever. Joe Osborn has lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. Continue reading →

Final Note: Elmer H. Ramsey

Life Member. Trumpet
6/3/1930 – 2/9/2018

Elmer Hollis Ramsey — trumpet player, conductor, composer, arranger, orchestrator and educator — passed away on February 9, 2018, in Thousand Oaks, CA at age 87. Continue reading →

Celebration of Life: Roger Neumann