Jim Nelson Tito’s Palace with the Marine Band
Former Life Member. Drums
5/21/1946 – 11/28/2015
by Chris J. Nelson
James Allen Nelson of Arlington Virginia, born on May 21, 1946 in Iowa. James passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Nov. 28, 2015. Continue reading
Former Life Member. Violin
(3/23/1917 – 8/14/2015)
by Lyn Miller, daughter
Roberta “Bobbie” Nowlin, our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, went to be with the Lord, Aug. 14, 2015. Continue reading
Life Member. Bass
(11/7/1917 – 7/15/2015)
By Glenn A. Mitchell, Life Member
Longtime jazz bassist, entrepreneur and educator Howard Rumsey passed away July 15, 2015, at 97 years. Rumsey brought jazz to the west coast in a big way after leaving the original Stan Kenton Orchestra. He helped Lighthouse owner John Levine by getting an OK to produce Sunday afternoon jazz at the Lighthouse. Several years later he also ran the famous Concerts by the Sea in Redondo Beach for a number of years until his retirement in 1985, bringing many famous world-class jazz artists to both venues. Continue reading
Life Member. Drum Set
(3/22/1928 – 9/11/2015)
by Patrick L. Green (Abeid)
Lorenzo C. Green, Sr. was born on March 22, 1928, to the union of Edwin Louis Green Sr. and Allie May Agers in Ardmore, Oklahoma. After the passing of his beloved mother, Allie, at a young age, Ludester Nolen became his stepmother. Lorenzo was one of four children – Edwin Green Jr., Betty Green, and Edna Mae Cheadle, who preceded him in death. Lorenzo C. Green Sr. passed away on Sept. 11, 2015, after a brief illness. Continue reading
Life Member. Guitar
(1/22/1937 – 8/21/2015)
Al Bruno (Bruneau) was born in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada on Jan. 22, 1937. He attended bilingual kindergarten in Parry Sound, but because there were no French schools to continue his education, he moved back to Sudbury where he lived with his grandparents for two years. In 1945 Al moved from Parry Sound to Toronto with his siblings. Continue reading
Former Life Member. Piano
(May 6, 1930 – April 23, 2015)
By Vince Fanelli
We lost a good friend and a fine musician when Local 47 member of over 60 years, Mark Anthony Traversino passed away on April 23, 2015. Continue reading
Life Member. Piano
10/12/1928 – 10/3/2014
by Gail Shaw, daughter
Carolyn was a member of Local 47 for over 40 years. She valued her membership and often shared her professional journey with young musicians in an attempt to encourage them to join. Continue reading
In Memoriam
Milton Delugg
Life Member. Accordion
12/2/1918 – 4/6/2015
Survived by children
James Horner
Composer
8/14/1953 – 6/22/2015
Survived by spouse & children
It is with deep sadness that we mourn the tragic loss of composer James Horner.
The Academy-Award winning composer was piloting his single-engine plane which crashed Monday in Ventura County, Variety has confirmed. He was the sole person on board the aircraft. Continue reading
In Memoriam
Don I. Robertson
Life Member. Piano
12/5/1922 – 3/16/2015
Survived by spouse & family
Esther Klein Roth
Life Member. Piano
10/17/1916 – 3/2/2015
Survived by daughters, grandchildren & sister