PIANIST HAROLD MABERN dies at 83. - Pittsburgh Jazz Network2024-03-28T18:13:56Zhttp://jazzburgher.ning.com/forum/topics/pianist-harold-mabern-dies-at-83?groupUrl=obituaries&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=no“An 83 year old man with a th…tag:jazzburgher.ning.com,2019-09-29:1992552:Comment:4544652019-09-29T17:05:16.684ZMichael Gwynnehttp://jazzburgher.ning.com/profile/MichaelGwynne
“An 83 year old man with a three hour commute never missed a gig”. Tells us about the inner force of “Mabes”.<br />
I loved his playing but I loved the man more for his enormous and giving humanity.<br />
At Smoke one night after a set we were chatting at the bar when I told him my Red Garland story.<br />
He smiled ruefully then moved to the piano he’d jus left after a powerful set and played a spot-on impression of Red’s unique style as a brilliant and spontaneous homage to my sad tale.<br />
The ‘big set in the…
“An 83 year old man with a three hour commute never missed a gig”. Tells us about the inner force of “Mabes”.<br />
I loved his playing but I loved the man more for his enormous and giving humanity.<br />
At Smoke one night after a set we were chatting at the bar when I told him my Red Garland story.<br />
He smiled ruefully then moved to the piano he’d jus left after a powerful set and played a spot-on impression of Red’s unique style as a brilliant and spontaneous homage to my sad tale.<br />
The ‘big set in the great above’ now has a beautiful addition to the celestial chorus.<br />
Thank you Harold Maybern for bringing your great heart and soul with you wherever and whenever.