TROMBONIST RANDY PURCELL PASSES FROM LIFE ON MAY 16, 2009 - Pittsburgh Jazz Network2024-03-29T13:11:37Zhttp://jazzburgher.ning.com/forum/topics/trombonist-randy-purcell?commentId=1992552%3AComment%3A96041&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noA belated good bye to Randy P…tag:jazzburgher.ning.com,2009-10-28:1992552:Comment:960412009-10-28T20:15:13.323ZGeorge Geehttp://jazzburgher.ning.com/profile/GeorgeGee
A belated good bye to Randy Purcell. He was one of the first Pittsburgh jazz cats to believe in my musical aspirations and gave me the support and backing to make it happen. I will never forget the endless Tuesday jazz ensemble rehearsals he let me attend at Margaret Morrison 119 all throughout the 1980s. Thank you, old friend.
A belated good bye to Randy Purcell. He was one of the first Pittsburgh jazz cats to believe in my musical aspirations and gave me the support and backing to make it happen. I will never forget the endless Tuesday jazz ensemble rehearsals he let me attend at Margaret Morrison 119 all throughout the 1980s. Thank you, old friend. To all of you on the Pittsbur…tag:jazzburgher.ning.com,2009-05-25:1992552:Comment:741332009-05-25T14:49:00.019ZJeanne Purcellhttp://jazzburgher.ning.com/profile/JeannePurcell
To all of you on the Pittsburgh Jazz Network who have expressed their condolences,<br />
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The Purcell Family appreciates your friendship. We are glad Randy had so many friends in music.<br />
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Sincerely,<br />
Jeanne and Jack Purcell
To all of you on the Pittsburgh Jazz Network who have expressed their condolences,<br />
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The Purcell Family appreciates your friendship. We are glad Randy had so many friends in music.<br />
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Sincerely,<br />
Jeanne and Jack Purcell I am so sorry to say that I w…tag:jazzburgher.ning.com,2009-05-21:1992552:Comment:734362009-05-21T18:38:27.768ZPaul Cosentinohttp://jazzburgher.ning.com/profile/PaulCosentino
I am so sorry to say that I will be out of town this weekend and will miss the services for Randy. However, I will be on the road with my band doing what Randy would have wanted: "Keepin' it Together"!<br />
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I want to send my deepest regrets to the Purcell family, and I am sorry I won't get to re-connect with all my CMU pals, and other jazz notables who were friends of the Captain.<br />
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That being said, I think a jam session in Randy's honor is in order. Any thoughts on time/ place?<br />
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Paul Cosentino
I am so sorry to say that I will be out of town this weekend and will miss the services for Randy. However, I will be on the road with my band doing what Randy would have wanted: "Keepin' it Together"!<br />
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I want to send my deepest regrets to the Purcell family, and I am sorry I won't get to re-connect with all my CMU pals, and other jazz notables who were friends of the Captain.<br />
<br />
That being said, I think a jam session in Randy's honor is in order. Any thoughts on time/ place?<br />
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Paul Cosentino I am deeply moved and saddene…tag:jazzburgher.ning.com,2009-05-21:1992552:Comment:733962009-05-21T03:40:19.410ZJack Cennahttp://jazzburgher.ning.com/profile/JackCenna
I am deeply moved and saddened to hear of Randy's passing, and I extend my deepest and most heartfelt condolences to all of his family,Randy's parents, Jack and Jean, brother Rick, sister Leslie and Randy;s son ,Shawn and thier collective families. I was hired by Randy and worked with him for three years in the house band, at the now comitted to history, "Holiday House" I remember the passion and exuberance that Randy had for the art and the dedication, commitment and perseverence to the art…
I am deeply moved and saddened to hear of Randy's passing, and I extend my deepest and most heartfelt condolences to all of his family,Randy's parents, Jack and Jean, brother Rick, sister Leslie and Randy;s son ,Shawn and thier collective families. I was hired by Randy and worked with him for three years in the house band, at the now comitted to history, "Holiday House" I remember the passion and exuberance that Randy had for the art and the dedication, commitment and perseverence to the art form. In other words, " Randy was a player's player and a musician's musician" He will be missed by many including myself. Jack Cenna. May Randy's soul be in peace…tag:jazzburgher.ning.com,2009-05-20:1992552:Comment:733192009-05-20T16:30:25.279ZDevorah Segallhttp://jazzburgher.ning.com/profile/DevorahSegall
May Randy's soul be in peace and his memory be blessed.<br />
My deepest condolences to Rick and Leslie, and Randy's entire family.<br />
I feel for your loss and wish I could be there in person to give my support to you.<br />
Peace to you,<br />
Devorah Segall
May Randy's soul be in peace and his memory be blessed.<br />
My deepest condolences to Rick and Leslie, and Randy's entire family.<br />
I feel for your loss and wish I could be there in person to give my support to you.<br />
Peace to you,<br />
Devorah Segall Randy Purcell's viewing hours…tag:jazzburgher.ning.com,2009-05-20:1992552:Comment:732712009-05-20T13:27:50.054ZDr. Nelson Harrisonhttp://jazzburgher.ning.com/profile/NelsonHarrison
<b>Randy Purcell's viewing hours and location are as follows:<br />
Friday May 22, 2009<br />
2pm - 4pm and 6pm - 8pm<br />
Heard Funeral Home<br />
4047 Perrysville Avenue<br />
Pittsburgh, PA 15214<br />
(412) 931-0200<br />
<a href="http://www.heardfuneralhome.com">www.heardfuneralhome.com</a></b>
<b>Randy Purcell's viewing hours and location are as follows:<br />
Friday May 22, 2009<br />
2pm - 4pm and 6pm - 8pm<br />
Heard Funeral Home<br />
4047 Perrysville Avenue<br />
Pittsburgh, PA 15214<br />
(412) 931-0200<br />
<a href="http://www.heardfuneralhome.com">www.heardfuneralhome.com</a></b> The memorial service is Sat.,…tag:jazzburgher.ning.com,2009-05-19:1992552:Comment:730052009-05-19T00:05:40.148ZDr. Nelson Harrisonhttp://jazzburgher.ning.com/profile/NelsonHarrison
<b>The memorial service is Sat., May 23rd, at 3 PM at the Southminster Presbyterian Church on Washington Road in Mt. Lebanon. It is the church my parents and Rick and his family attend.<br />
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There are viewing hours on Friday and I will send those when I have the details.</b>
<b>The memorial service is Sat., May 23rd, at 3 PM at the Southminster Presbyterian Church on Washington Road in Mt. Lebanon. It is the church my parents and Rick and his family attend.<br />
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There are viewing hours on Friday and I will send those when I have the details.</b> The Memorial service for Rand…tag:jazzburgher.ning.com,2009-05-18:1992552:Comment:729202009-05-18T19:12:33.268ZLeslie Purcell Upchurchhttp://jazzburgher.ning.com/profile/LesliePurcellUpchurch
The Memorial service for Randy is Saturday, May 23rd, at 3 PM at the Southminster Presbyterian Church on Washington Road in Mt. Lebanon. The viewing is Friday and I will post details when I know them.<br />
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Thanks for all of the memories - I am passing them on to everyone in the family.<br />
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Leslie Purcell Upchurch
The Memorial service for Randy is Saturday, May 23rd, at 3 PM at the Southminster Presbyterian Church on Washington Road in Mt. Lebanon. The viewing is Friday and I will post details when I know them.<br />
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Thanks for all of the memories - I am passing them on to everyone in the family.<br />
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Leslie Purcell Upchurch Randy will be so missed by al…tag:jazzburgher.ning.com,2009-05-18:1992552:Comment:728052009-05-18T00:24:54.439ZPaul Cosentinohttp://jazzburgher.ning.com/profile/PaulCosentino
Randy will be so missed by all his friends. As one of his students, I know that many of the "kids" he taught at CMU have taken his sage advice about music, the music biz, and the world, to heart and always remember the wisdom he imparted. And also appreciated his enthusiasm, professionalism, and the opportunities he gave so many of us to play our first real gigs.<br />
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PLEASE let everyone know what the arrangements will be for viewing and funeral services.<br />
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Paul Cosentino
Randy will be so missed by all his friends. As one of his students, I know that many of the "kids" he taught at CMU have taken his sage advice about music, the music biz, and the world, to heart and always remember the wisdom he imparted. And also appreciated his enthusiasm, professionalism, and the opportunities he gave so many of us to play our first real gigs.<br />
<br />
PLEASE let everyone know what the arrangements will be for viewing and funeral services.<br />
<br />
Paul Cosentino Hi All,
I'm very sorry to he…tag:jazzburgher.ning.com,2009-05-17:1992552:Comment:727912009-05-17T21:23:40.409ZEd Skirtichhttp://jazzburgher.ning.com/profile/EdSkirtich
Hi All,<br />
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I'm very sorry to hear of Randy's death. I'm sure he will be jammin' with everybody in Heaven.<br />
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Randy was a great teacher and really encouraged me to be a jazz musician.<br />
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I had Randy as a music teacher in the jazz improv and jazz ensemble classes at CMU Prep Music School in both high school and college.<br />
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He had a lot of fun with me, and I loved the way he conducted jazz band. And his students always made me feel wanted too.<br />
<br />
Randy and I also played with the University of Pittsburgh…
Hi All,<br />
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I'm very sorry to hear of Randy's death. I'm sure he will be jammin' with everybody in Heaven.<br />
<br />
Randy was a great teacher and really encouraged me to be a jazz musician.<br />
<br />
I had Randy as a music teacher in the jazz improv and jazz ensemble classes at CMU Prep Music School in both high school and college.<br />
<br />
He had a lot of fun with me, and I loved the way he conducted jazz band. And his students always made me feel wanted too.<br />
<br />
Randy and I also played with the University of Pittsburgh Kuntu Repertory Theater Orchestra.<br />
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God Bless Randy! May he rest in peace.<br />
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Ed Skirtich