Al Stewart

lakejw · Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2016 6:00 am Post subject: Al Stewart

I received word from a mutual friend yesterday that the great Al Stewart had passed away on Monday. Al was a big band & lead trumpet legend in New York, and had relocated to Sarasota, Florida, where I met him.

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/heraldtribune/obituary.aspx?n=al-stewart-alvin&pid=181987570&fhid=38012

Surprisingly, when looking for this obit, I found an interview he gave to the Local 802 Musician's Union newsletter this month(!):

http://www.local802afm.org/2016/10/the-fantastic-al-stewart/

Al was also a Trumpet Herald member. I had many fond memories of my time in Florida, sitting next to him in big band sections, or riding to a gig. Lots of wonderful stories from all the top big bands. He will missed.
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Craig Swartz · Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2016 11:35 am Post subject:

Thank you for clarifying. I was thinking "The Year Of The Cat".

mcgovnor · Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2016 11:44 am Post subject: W

Worked with him.
Drove around to and fro....great guy and a ball to play with.

scipioap · Posted: Thu May 03, 2018 1:41 pm Post subject:

Stumbled upon this insightful interview of Stewart about his time touring with Armstrong and Krupa, after the falling out with Goodman, and had to share:

http://www.jazzwax.com/2009/09/index.html
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Tony Scodwell · Heavyweight Member Joined: 17 Oct 2005 Posts: 1961

Many thanks for posting the interview with Al Stewart. What great stories and younger players really need to know about these guys.

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