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Benny Carter August 8, 1907 - July 12, 2003
Benny Carter died peacefully July 12 in a Los Angeles hospital after a brief illness. Although physically weak, he remained completely lucid and enjoyed speaking with many of his friends worldwide over the past few weeks. The funeral service will be private but we will post information concerning upcoming memorials. The family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Morroe Berger - Benny Carter Jazz Research Fund, Institute of Jazz Studies, Dana Library, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ 07102 - from Larry Berger at www.bennycarter.com
This represents a great loss for the music world. Benny Carter had one of the longest and most productive lifes any musician could wish for. Not only did he define what being a musician is all about, he defined the way musicians should carry themselves and maintain their dignity throughout all of the trials and tribulations life brings. I was blessed to have worked with him extensively and counted him as a true friend and mentor. I will miss him greatly but feel that he is still with us due to his giant contributions to music and humanity.- Mel Martin
Mel Martin
mel@melmartin.com
http://www.melmartin.com
Benny Carter August 8, 1907 - July 12, 2003
Benny Carter died peacefully July 12 in a Los Angeles hospital after a brief illness. Although physically weak, he remained completely lucid and enjoyed speaking with many of his friends worldwide over the past few weeks. The funeral service will be private but we will post information concerning upcoming memorials. The family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Morroe Berger - Benny Carter Jazz Research Fund, Institute of Jazz Studies, Dana Library, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ 07102 - from Larry Berger at www.bennycarter.com
This represents a great loss for the music world. Benny Carter had one of the longest and most productive lifes any musician could wish for. Not only did he define what being a musician is all about, he defined the way musicians should carry themselves and maintain their dignity throughout all of the trials and tribulations life brings. I was blessed to have worked with him extensively and counted him as a true friend and mentor. I will miss him greatly but feel that he is still with us due to his giant contributions to music and humanity.- Mel Martin
Mel Martin
mel@melmartin.com
http://www.melmartin.com