Life Member, Oud
(1948 – 2015)
By Barry Fisher
John, a friend and music colleague of over 50 years, died peacefully after a long painful illness punctuated with pleasure as he continued to perform nearly to the end. Continue reading
Life Member, Piano
(1943 – 2014)
By Peter Hume
Many musicians in town worked with Paul more than I did. But the gigs we did play together were memorable for their ease and effortless musicality. Long before I met my wife (big band singer Patti Ross) she had worked on casuals with Paul for many years. He was one of her favorite accompanists. Continue reading
Life Member, Composer/Conductor
(1930 – 2014)
By Bonnie Cacavas, wife
Editor’s Note: Local 47 was recently notified of Life Member John Cacavas’s 2014 passing. His wife Bonnie sends in this tribute to share with his friends and colleagues in the musicians union.
John Cacavas, a Greek Renaissance man, was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota. He died Jan. 28, 2014, at home in Beverly Hills, California. Continue reading
Former Member. Piano
(1932 – 2015)
By Dana Wheaton, son
Dr. Jack William Wheaton passed away Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015. He was 82 and had battled cancer for the past seven years. Continue reading
Life Member, Alto/Tenor Saxophone
(1929 – 2015)
By Christine Russell, daughter
Sheldon “Shelly” Russell died on Jan. 8, 2015, at Providence Tarzana Medical Center in Los Angeles from complications due to long-term diabetes. Continue reading
In Memoriam:
Bernard E. Berman
Life Member. Violin
9/16/1925 – 12/18/2014
Survived by spouse & children
Paul W. Chipello
Life Member. Piano
3/27/1943 – 12/25/2014
Survived by spouse & child
Richard L. Dale
Life Member. Clarinet
9/11/1929 – 1/8/2015
Survived by spouse & daughter Continue reading