Life Member. Trumpet
8/2/1926 – 11/3/2018
Talented musician, dedicated teacher, devoted husband, beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, Sid Lazar passed away at home at the age of 92.
He was born and raised in Los Angeles, attended L.A. High School, then graduated, cum laude, from USC. He later received his M.A. from CSU Northridge. Continue reading
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Former Member. Electric Bass
8/28/1937 – 12/18/2018
by Hal Blaine, Life Member, AFM Local 47
We are all shocked at the news that “the gentle giant of the Fender bass” has left the world, leaving a musical resume that will live on forever. Joe Osborn has lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. Continue reading
Life Member. Trumpet
6/3/1930 – 2/9/2018
Elmer Hollis Ramsey — trumpet player, conductor, composer, arranger, orchestrator and educator — passed away on February 9, 2018, in Thousand Oaks, CA at age 87. Continue reading
Danny Pucillo
Member. Drum Set
8/13/1932 – 11/1/2018
Survived by son
Alan I. Robinson
Life Member. Horn
11/26/1929 – 10/28/2018
Survived by son
Alex P. Roseff
Life Member. Saxophone
8/1/1934 – 9/24/2018
Survived by spouse & children
Roderick Van Horn
Life Member. Bass
2/23/1921 – 11/11/2018
Survived by spouse & children
Max R. Bennett
Life Member. Bass
5/24/1928 – 7/14/2018
Survived by spouse & son
Jack J. LeCompte
Life Member. Drum Set
6/10/1952 – 9/16/2018
Survived by spouse
Stan Sharp
Member. Cello
3/20/1965 – 9/19/2018
Survived by spouse & children
Former Life Member. Violin
11/13/1923 – 10/3/2018
Dorothy Compinsky (November 13, 1923 – October 3, 2018), was a violinist and teacher and a life member of Local 47. She was born in Pocatello, Idaho. Her father was a railroad worker who played violin and banjo, and so introduced her to the joys of music. Her mother played piano and was a school teacher for a time, and later became a professional dressmaker. Continue reading
In loving memory please join us for a Big Band concert celebrating…
The Life & Music of Patrick Williams
Hosted by:
Catherine Williams & Family
When:
Sunday, October 21
from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Continue reading
Sheldon Cohen
Life Member. Librarian
11/8/1933 – 7/25/2018
Survived by spouse & son
Jack J. Costanzo
Life Member. Bongos
9/24/1919 – 8/18/2018
Survived by spouse
