11/10/1924 – 1/20/2017
Life Member. Saxophone/Flute/Clarinet
Andreas “Andy” Kostelas was born on November 10, 1924 to immigrant Greek parents, George and Mary. Andy grew up with two siblings in Sedalia, Missouri where he began his study of the clarinet as a student He began his professional career at age 16 where he performed at several local watering holes and dance establishments. Continue reading
Copyist
10/20/1954 – 10/25/2016
Andrés (aka Andy) Victorín passed away unexpectedly last Tuesday, October 25, 2016.
Services will be held at:
Holy Cross Cemetery & Mortuary Culver City
5835 West Slauson Avenue
Culver City, CA 90230
Monday, November 14
4-6pm Gathering of Family and Friends
6:30pm Rosary
Tuesday, November 15
9:30am Mass & Funeral Ceremony
Reception Follows
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a personal contribution in his name to Fiesta Educativa, Inc. (323) 221-6696, PO Box 31285 Los Angeles, CA 90031 info@fiestaeducativa.org and Special Needs Network, Inc., 4401 Crenshaw Blvd. Suite 215, Los Angeles, CA 90043, (323) 291-7100. Andres and his wife Virginia would never have been able to help their child if not for these two wonderful nonprofit organizations.
Life Member. Trumpet
(2/6/1933 – 9/8/2016)
John Caper Jr., longtime Local 47 member, retired, passed away Sept. 8, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Pamela, his son John Caper III, daughter-in-law Iris Caper, daughter Cathi Wolf, son-in-law Rick Wolf, and grandchildren Courtney Omahen, Scott Wolf, Terry Wolf, Christine Caper, Catherine Caper, and stepdaughter Angelique Lionheart and grandson Joaquin Taylor.
Life Member. Drum Set
1/23/1935 – 7/3/2016
by Ron Blake, son
Originally from Chicago, he moved out to L.A. to pursue his dream of being a
musician in the ’60s.
A drummer, and a lifelong member of the Local 47, he has played and recorded with numerous artists including Dave Brubeck.
His passion for music permeated everyone he knew including his children.
He is survived by his seven children and two sisters.
Gene Wilder publicity photo, 1970 (public domain)
It’s never easy to say goodbye to a friend. Gene Wilder was a friend to many the world over, who were familiar with his zany genius starring in such classic films as The Producers, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, and so many more.
He too was a friend to the Los Angeles music scoring community, whose members created the music to a majority of his most beloved films. Continue reading
Life Member. Trumpet
(2/15/1921 – 5/16/2016)
Lead jazz trumpeter Lloyd B. Luhman passed away May 16, 2016. He was 95 years old.
Music was his life. His piano playing will be sadly missed by his soul mate, Louise Allen.
Life Member. Piano
(12/24/1949 – 2/5/2016)
By Dan Foliart
It is with deep sadness that I report the passing of my dear friend, Ray Colcord.
To say that Ray was courageous, would be a gross understatement, as his valiant battle with pancreatic cancer over four years, not only defied all odds, it redefined to all who knew him what the words courage and determination truly mean. During most of those four years we were running companions, with Ray, even in his weakened condition, always the winner as he truly is today. Participating in several LA marathons was always one of his most prized accomplishments. Continue reading
Life Member. Trumpet
1/3/1924 – 1/19/2016
by Judith Feierman, wife
Jack Feierman, a giant in the world of music who contributed as a player, composer, conductor and arranger to some of the most famous acts of the 20th Century, died at home on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, at the age of 91.
He was known throughout the world of music as a consummate professional who always represented the best of the best. Continue reading
Life Member. Piano
(8/4/1928 – 1/13/2016)
by Jim Self, Life Member, AFM Local 47
On Jan. 13, 2016, Ron Kalina, one of my dearest friends and musical mentors, passed away peacefully at 87 in Palm Springs. In my early years in Los Angeles I was a busy bass player and, after the devastating strike in 1980, I relied a lot on bass gigs to pay the bills. I was also looking for a neat sound to make my first jazz tuba recording. One night I played a casual with this wonderful, swinging pianist Ron Kalina. Later in the evening he pulled out a harmonica and played great jazz while also comping with one hand on the piano. I was blown away by his sound and talent and thought, “wow, harmonica and tuba might be a really unique sound for a jazz band.” I needed a musical project to get me out of the doldrums of those down studio years and thought I could make an interesting jazz recording and maybe help me progress as a musician. Continue reading
Life Member. Trumpet
11/3/1924 – 1/19/2016
by Bob Alberti, Local 47 Life Member
Jack Feierman and I first met when we were both freelance studio musicians in the 1970s and often ended up on the same sessions. Our friendship was immediate and lasted through the years, even after I retired to Hilton Head, South Carolina. We often vacationed with Jack and his lovely wife Judith, on cruises from Alaska to the Caribbean, and during the 10 years I spent as pops conductor of the Hilton Head Symphony, whenever a strong lead trumpet player was needed I would arrange to have Jack flown out from Los Angeles to head up the brass section. Continue reading