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It's a sad day

Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 2:46 am
by pierem
According to these sources: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/07/ ... 2776.shtml
http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2009/07/2 ... dies-at-86

George Russell passed away on Monday. I was discussing his music with Bruce Cale, an Australian composer who attended George Russell's seminar in the 80s, just a few days ago, and he was telling me how beautiful George Russell was, as a person and as an artist. I wish I had known him, but his music enlightened my life since the first time I heard it almost 15 years ago. So thank you George for all the beauty you brought to the world. All my condolences to his family. This is indeed a sad day :cry:

Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 8:11 am
by bobappleton
Sandy Williams and I each received this email last night.
It was also sent to 48 others.

<<
Hello, everyone,
Jock arrived at 8:30 tonight; several dear friends were in the room,
and we toasted him and told him we loved him. A half hour later as we
all spoke of memories of him, he stopped breathing. It was peaceful,
there was no distress, a gentle death.
There will be no funeral; we will plan a memorial service in the future
Your visits, thoughts, memories, prayers have sustained me, Thank you.
Alice
>>

So Long George. Thanks for everything.

Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 11:25 am
by chespernevins
He was a true original and a shining light in the darkness. I was
lucky to have known him.

I learned so much from you, George. Thank you!

Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 11:48 am
by dogbite
agree with him and his concept, or not, he was an inspiration to many and has become the catalyst for many spirited, deep discussions about music theory and practice. i am pleased to have had the opportunity to meet him and study his works.

peaceful journey to you, GR.

db

Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:16 pm
by sandywilliams

Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 8:09 pm
by Alan Smith
My deepest condolences to George Russell's family on this very sad day. His music and his theory have been such an inspiration to so many artists from different backgrounds all over the world and his legacy will surely outface time to stand as one of the major artistic and intellectual achievements of the last century.

Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 5:14 am
by strachs
Mrs. Russell:

I'm not sure if you read the Forum, but you have my sincerest condolences on the loss of your husband. The world knew him for his innovations in art and understanding, but your loss is a personal one.

May you find comfort in our Creator's assurances.

Job 14:14, 15
John 6:40; 11:24, 25
1 Corinthinthians 15:26
Revelation 21:3, 4

Regards,

Kevin