Salute to our fallen comrades
This space is reserved in grateful 
recognition of our fallen
musical comrades and entertainers
who have made their transition. 

We appreciatively acknowledge
their existence and contributions.  
We will never forget.

"The song has ended but 
the melody lingers on..."

Koko Taylor

Fellow WHPK DJ's : 
Sparx Alexander and 
Al " The Barracuda" Smith both of whom 
will be sorely missed.

Other recent losses to the Jazz Community:
Miriam Makeba
Issac Hayes
Bernie Mac (entertainer)
Hiram Bullock 07/25/08
Johnny Griffin
Jimmy McGriff
Buddy Miles
Jeff Healey
Joe Zawinul
Paula Greer
Max Roach
Michael Brecker 
Eddie Chappell
Dakota Staton
Tim Tobias 
Eldee Young


Jazz in Flight makes Headlines !!!
Click on this link to view an article
about the Jazz in Flight Radio Show:
http://www.timeout.com/chicago/ViewSection.do?sectionId=time_in&fileName=65radio  
Hint: Check out the May 30, 2006 entry 
(now archived entry)

There are many great artists 

who call Chicago home, 

This month, the spotlight is on: 

Chicago's Invaluable Sidemen 

(come back soon for update!)

Preserving the art form called Jazz is vitally important. This corner is our salute to all:

Jazz Fans/Supporters 
Jazz Collectors, 
Jazz Historians 
& Jazz Preservationist


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