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Jazz Drummer Mike Smith
When your friends get together to play good music in your honor when
you're in trouble or have crossed over...that's a sign of a successful life well-lived. Thanks for a moving post, Mr. Norman Roger W. Norman wrote: I just was notified that Mike Smith, a drummer of some renown here in the DC area, passed away on January 2 and I just thought I'd like to let you get to know him a little. He was an extraordinary drummer with an underscoring ability that allowed the music to flow yet gave powerful puncuation to the overall sound. Capable of playing all genres of music he developed his subtle method to sneak into the music without being overbearing. Mike lived 3 blocks away from me, and we just had a tribute to him two nights ago, hoping to wayleigh some of his medical expenses, and although I didn't expect to see Mike there, I had no knowledge that he had passed away two days before. At the end of the night, after a number of great players giving their best, I can only say, I hope that Mike was looking down and saw what was taking place at Blues Alley, because it was his friends hoping the best for him and offering up their hard earned money to help him in his time of trouble. Mike, I'll miss you. And every day when I walk past your house, I'll remember you laughing that I'm walking for my health and youthful figure. I'll also remember that I have you on tape helping my wife with her desire to become a jazz singer. Yes, I'll miss Mike Smith, but I'll be comforted in the fact that I have his playing recorded in about 30 concerts and his subtle humor in my heart. One would have to dig to get Mike's humor, but it always seemed transparent to me. Sometimes the simplest method of approaching life is the best. Mike spoke volumes whilst saying virtually nothing at all. Peace be with you Mike. |
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Jazz Drummer Mike Smith
I just was notified that Mike Smith, a drummer of some renound here in the
DC area, passed away on January 2 and I just thought I'd like to let you get to know him a little. He was an extraordinary drummer with an underscoring ability that allowed the music to flow yet gave powerful puncuation to the overall sound. Capable of playing all genres of music he developed his subtle method to sneak into the music without being overbearing. Mike lived 3 blocks away from me, and we just had a tribute to him two nights ago, hoping to wayleigh some of his medical expenses, and although I didn't expect to see Mike there, I had no knowledge that he had passed away two days before. At the end of the night, after a number of great players giving their best, I can only say, I hope that Mike was looking down and saw what was taking place at Blues Alley, because it was his friends hoping the best for him and offering up their hard earned money to help him in his time of trouble. Mike, I'll miss you. And every day when I walk past your house, I'll remember you laughing that I'm walking for my health and youthful figure. I'll also remember that I have you on tape helping my wife with her desire to become a jazz singer. Yes, I'll miss Mike Smith, but I'll be comforted in the fact that I have his playing recorded in about 30 concerts and his subtle humor in my heart. One would have to dig to get Mike's humor, but it always seemed transparent to me. Sometimes the simplest method of approaching life is the best. Mike spoke volumes whilst saying virtually nothing at all. Peace be with you Mike. -- Roger W. Norman SirMusic Studio http://blogs.salon.com/0004478/ "Is our children learning?" President George W. Bush |
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Jazz Drummer Mike Smith
Obviously the word is renown, not renound. Sorry.
-- Roger W. Norman SirMusic Studio http://blogs.salon.com/0004478/ "Is our children learning?" President George W. Bush "Roger W. Norman" wrote in message ... I just was notified that Mike Smith, a drummer of some renound here in the DC area, passed away on January 2 and I just thought I'd like to let you get to know him a little. He was an extraordinary drummer with an underscoring ability that allowed the music to flow yet gave powerful puncuation to the overall sound. Capable of playing all genres of music he developed his subtle method to sneak into the music without being overbearing. Mike lived 3 blocks away from me, and we just had a tribute to him two nights ago, hoping to wayleigh some of his medical expenses, and although I didn't expect to see Mike there, I had no knowledge that he had passed away two days before. At the end of the night, after a number of great players giving their best, I can only say, I hope that Mike was looking down and saw what was taking place at Blues Alley, because it was his friends hoping the best for him and offering up their hard earned money to help him in his time of trouble. Mike, I'll miss you. And every day when I walk past your house, I'll remember you laughing that I'm walking for my health and youthful figure. I'll also remember that I have you on tape helping my wife with her desire to become a jazz singer. Yes, I'll miss Mike Smith, but I'll be comforted in the fact that I have his playing recorded in about 30 concerts and his subtle humor in my heart. One would have to dig to get Mike's humor, but it always seemed transparent to me. Sometimes the simplest method of approaching life is the best. Mike spoke volumes whilst saying virtually nothing at all. Peace be with you Mike. -- Roger W. Norman SirMusic Studio http://blogs.salon.com/0004478/ "Is our children learning?" President George W. Bush |
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Jazz Drummer Mike Smith
I'm sure Mike thanks you for the kind words. After all, he's the one that
deserves the kudos even though he passed away. I was just talking to him on my daily walk about two weeks ago. I knew he wasn't well, but didn't know that it would take his life. So thanks, Doc, for Mike since he can't say it himself. -- Roger W. Norman SirMusic Studio http://blogs.salon.com/0004478/ "Is our children learning?" President George W. Bush "Doc West" wrote in message . .. When your friends get together to play good music in your honor when you're in trouble or have crossed over...that's a sign of a successful life well-lived. Thanks for a moving post, Mr. Norman Roger W. Norman wrote: I just was notified that Mike Smith, a drummer of some renown here in the DC area, passed away on January 2 and I just thought I'd like to let you get to know him a little. He was an extraordinary drummer with an underscoring ability that allowed the music to flow yet gave powerful puncuation to the overall sound. Capable of playing all genres of music he developed his subtle method to sneak into the music without being overbearing. Mike lived 3 blocks away from me, and we just had a tribute to him two nights ago, hoping to wayleigh some of his medical expenses, and although I didn't expect to see Mike there, I had no knowledge that he had passed away two days before. At the end of the night, after a number of great players giving their best, I can only say, I hope that Mike was looking down and saw what was taking place at Blues Alley, because it was his friends hoping the best for him and offering up their hard earned money to help him in his time of trouble. Mike, I'll miss you. And every day when I walk past your house, I'll remember you laughing that I'm walking for my health and youthful figure. I'll also remember that I have you on tape helping my wife with her desire to become a jazz singer. Yes, I'll miss Mike Smith, but I'll be comforted in the fact that I have his playing recorded in about 30 concerts and his subtle humor in my heart. One would have to dig to get Mike's humor, but it always seemed transparent to me. Sometimes the simplest method of approaching life is the best. Mike spoke volumes whilst saying virtually nothing at all. Peace be with you Mike. |
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Jazz Drummer Mike Smith
"When your friends get together to play good music in your honor when
you're in trouble or have crossed over...that's a sign of a successful life well-lived. Thanks for a moving post, Mr. Norman" Amen. |
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