(By Brian Bennett)
Sad news indeed. I think bass player,
Phil Smith, said it all about Pete quite succinctly:
"Very saddened to hear of the
passing of the trumpeter Peter Wright. Peter was a cornerstone of the northeast
New Orleans jazz scene for decades. Always encouraging, he did so much to make
me feel welcome when I first began sitting in with bands. He was a sensitive
player and carried hundreds of tunes in his head. I never heard him play the
same thing twice. It was an education and a privilege to play with this man. RIP Peter".
The Vieux Carré Jazzmen were
setting up for their weekly Thursday afternoon session at The Holystone
when Liz Bacon arrived and told us the devastating news. It was a
'head-in-hands' moment for everyone in the band. We dedicated yesterday's
session to Pete and his family. Liz played a few traditional spiritual/gospel
numbers including 'Over in the Gloryland' and 'Royal Telephone'.
Sadly
missed.
Funeral details
will be announced soon.
Brian
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