I've received the sad news, via Hilary Gilby and Ernie Jackson, that sax player Bill Nicholson died this morning aged 82. His wife, Rita, asked Ernie to let folk know so, at Ernie's request, I'm passing on the sad news.
Although I didn't know Bill personally I knew of him. He was, says Ernie who played in many bands with him, a great tenor and clarinet player and, above all, a true gent.
When details of the funeral arrangements are announced I will let readers know.
Condolences to Rita and family.
Lance.
PS: Not to be confused with Billy Nicholson the trumpet player who is still with us.
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Bill's funeral is on Wed 18th April at Durham Crematorium at 11:30am. Those who are not familiar with Durham......The Crematorium is just off the roundabout where the old Cock o the North used to be on the old A1 if you are coming from north or south take the old A1 then you dont have to go into Durham at all.
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