Ed Thigpen dies at 79; jazz drummer

[Cactus Bob]

http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-ed-thigpen15-2010jan15,0,7197594.story

 

[Corleone]

Shame, RIP

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8isxEnhfNSI

 

[markd51]

http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-ed-thigpen15-2010jan15,0,7197594.story

Thank you Bob for the heads up. yes, I remember Ed Thigpen, as he used to do Clinics back at Frank's Drum Shop in the '60's, and as well was a Ludwig Drums endorser for many years, I remember him always pictured in the old Ludwig Catalogs.

He's another great loss, as was Louis Bellson, who died last year on Valentine's Day. Louis as well was afflicted with Parkinson's Disease.
RIP Ed. Mark

 

[Drybasement]

One of the finest and best loved jazz albums ever recorded was Oscar Peterson's Night Train and Mr. Thigpen was part of that trio.

RIP Ed Thigpen.

 

[dmax99]

Yep, I'm sorry to hear of this,He played in the Oscar Peterson Trio for many years.
RIP....

 

[RT Fan]

Always sad to lose these old jazz giants, I just played "Night Train" last weekend.

 

[cubdog]

Wow, I just ordered Night Train earlier today and now I see this. RIP

cubdog

 

[Wornears]

A sublime artist. Breaking out the Oscar Peterson tonight. RIP

 

[juncers]

RIP Ed

Ray

 

[Art K.]

RIP, Mr Thigpen.