Mike McGovern R.I.P

giakara · Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2017 8:04 am Post subject: Mike McGovern R.I.P

https://www.reddit.com/r/Jazz/comments/5t2lkp/sad_day_for_jazz_lead_trumpet_player_mike/

Realy sad news Mike was a great musician and a very nice guy always ready to help the newer guys , R.I.P

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oxleyk · Heavyweight Member Joined: 12 Apr 2006 Posts: 4180

Confirmed on his Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/michael.j.mcgovern.5

Don Herman rev2 · Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2017 8:40 am Post subject:

Wow, that's really sad! R.I.P.
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trumpet.sanity · Heavyweight Member Joined: 24 Oct 2016 Posts: 763

Oh no!! I knew Mike was in the hospital but I didn't know how serious I guess, it was.

I started a Benge trumpet hunt a while ago, and Mike was super helpful. He always returned emails, and was willing to share info no matter how many questions I had.

Mike also shared so many cool stories about his road time with Buddy Rich and others, and knew just about every trumpeter in the industry.

I'm very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Mike was a devoted man of God, and i hope he has gone to a much better place and found peace.

Very sad news indeed.

RussellDDixon · Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2017 9:36 am Post subject:

Very sad ... very talented trumpet player !
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trumpet.sanity · Heavyweight Member Joined: 24 Oct 2016 Posts: 763

Here's one of my favorite solos/features of Mike with Buddy Rich

Great bebop chops, melodies in his lines, and wicked double Cs.

Just a consummate trumpeter.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fUucJuNqg5U

Here's another clip from Buddy's band that Buddy gives a few nods of approval of Mikes solo

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jY4yDF2Q824

EdMann · Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2017 1:30 pm Post subject:

What a great guy. We had a couple/three back and forths here on this site, and nice PMs about the late Bill Lamb. I always admired his work, and his dedication to preachin' the trpt gospel! RIP MM

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markp · Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2017 2:48 pm Post subject:

american boy · Veteran Member Joined: 22 Sep 2012 Posts: 344 Location: ny

Man this is sad. First met Mike on Buddy`s band.I remember we played the chart "Time Out" which had 2 trumpet solo`s,and he dusted me pretty good. Found him to be a great guy,and spoke a few times a couple of years ago..Too young.I didn't know he was fighting cancer..R.I.P. Bro

dstdenis · Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2017 3:24 pm Post subject:

Sad news. R.I.P.
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giakara · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2017 1:35 am Post subject:

dr_trumpet · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2017 11:22 am Post subject:

Pancreatic cancer. Arrangements are scheduled for 2/18, according to his Facebook page. A really super trumpeter, and better person. We discussed our beliefs as much as trumpet, and I am far better for having known Mike.
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dr_trumpet · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2017 12:09 pm Post subject:

Mac Gollehon · Veteran Member Joined: 27 Feb 2014 Posts: 254

Very sorry to hear of this. He was very inspiring and cool to be around in my early days in NYC. Last time I spoke to him a few months ago he didn't even mention being ill and was very enthusiastic in general . A great musician and person. I will miss him very much.

John Mohan · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2017 1:06 pm Post subject:

Michael was one of those I respected the most of all the folks I've met through the Trumpet Herald. We were all blessed by his presence here (whether we agreed with him or not on particular subjects).

He was truly one of the great Old-School players and he shared so much GREAT wisdom freely with us.

Thank you Michael John McGovern. Truly you were the mcgovnor!

Sincerely,

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Turkle · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2017 2:21 pm Post subject:

By all accounts a magnificent trumpet player, one of the most insightful posters here on this site, and known to all and sundry as a mensch. RIP.
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MalinTrumpet · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2017 2:49 pm Post subject: Mike

I went to Mannes with Mike. We hung out a lot. Mike and I lost touch the last few years. When I heard he was ill I spoke to him 2 weeks ago. He told me that they were just trying to manage his pain.

I'm very, very sorry to hear of his passing. Mike was an old fashioned bebop player (his words) but I remember him playing principal on Bruckner Symphony #3. He did an excellent job. An all around great musician. He could take 4 part dictation in his sleep.

My condolences to everyone who knew Mike. He was a spiritual, gifted, humble man.

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BeboppinFool · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2017 3:00 pm Post subject:

I only knew Mike from TH. Now that he's gone and I did some reading about him, I'm sorry I didn't make an effort to get to know him better.

So now Gabriel has another bebopper in the trumpet section.

R.I.P. Mike.
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TrpPro · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2017 9:16 pm Post subject:

Always read his posts and enjoyed his playing. He'll be missed. R.I.P.