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rest in peace RICHARD EVANS (cadet producer/arranger)

youngEINSTEINyoungEINSTEIN 2,443 Posts
edited October 2014 in Strut Central
Sad day. Responsible for sooooooo many of our favorite records.

Peace, stein...

Celebrating life.

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  • LaserWolfLaserWolf Portland Oregon 11,517 Posts
    RIP
    Burning Spear.
  • LoopDreamsLoopDreams 1,195 Posts
    Man, this guy's name on any lp is always an indicator of a next level musical experience
    A true pioneer, trendsetter and creative genius.

    RIP to a hero
  • strataspherestratasphere Blastin' the Nasty 1,035 Posts
    LaserWolf said:
    RIP
    Burning Spear.

    .....Zambezi
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  • caicai spacecho 362 Posts
    RIP to a legend
  • Big_StacksBig_Stacks "I don't worry about hittin' power, cause I don't give 'em nuttin' to hit." 4,670 Posts
    LoopDreams said:
    Man, this guy's name on any lp is always an indicator of a next level musical experience
    A true pioneer, trendsetter and creative genius.

    RIP to a hero

    RIP Mr. Evans. Thank you for sharing your beautiful music with us. Your musical legacy will stand forever.

    Peace,

    Big Stacks from Kakalak
  • fishmongerfunkfishmongerfunk 4,154 Posts
    all the superlatives really do apply to Mr. Evans...a master bassist who transcended his instrument to become one of the greatest arrangers and producers of all time. i consider a lot of those cadet sessions, like soulful strings, to simply be richard evans albums.
  • funky16cornersfunky16corners 7,175 Posts
    Tribute here: http://funky16corners.com/?p=5158 , with a repost of a Soulful Strings mix.
  • LaserWolfLaserWolf Portland Oregon 11,517 Posts
    Thanks.
  • HorseleechHorseleech 3,830 Posts
    crabmongerfunk said:
    master bassist

    The original bassist in the Sun Ra Arkestra, appearing on the first ever LP and even contributing the excellent song 'lullaby For Realville'.

    RIP
  • parallaxparallax no-style-having mf'er 1,266 Posts
    funky16corners said:
    Tribute here: http://funky16corners.com/?p=5158 , with a repost of a Soulful Strings mix.

    Great seeing you post here, even if it's just a drive-by.
  • Big_StacksBig_Stacks "I don't worry about hittin' power, cause I don't give 'em nuttin' to hit." 4,670 Posts
    funky16corners said:
    Tribute here: http://funky16corners.com/?p=5158 , with a repost of a Soulful Strings mix.

    Hey F16,

    It's fantastic to see you on the 'Strut. Please come back ye purveyor of funk 45s!

    Peace,

    Big Stacks from Kakalak
  • LaserWolfLaserWolf Portland Oregon 11,517 Posts
  • DocMcCoyDocMcCoy "Go and laugh in your own country!" 5,917 Posts
    So sad to hear this.

    This song has some very special memories for me.



    RIP
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