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Don Ellis Regular Member
Joined: 15 May 2023 Posts: 43
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Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 1:19 am Post subject: RIP Eric Bolvin |
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So sorry to say, Eric Bolvin has passed. A wonderful player and teacher. Peace to Eric's Spirit. _________________ Don Ellis |
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jhatpro Heavyweight Member
Joined: 17 Mar 2002 Posts: 10209 Location: The Land Beyond O'Hare
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Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 3:43 am Post subject: |
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Going to miss him. A excellent player/composer/arranger, he was was also devoted to helping beginners and comebackers develop their skills. I have some of his materials on my stand right now.
https://bolvinmusic.com/product/variations/ _________________ Jim Hatfield
"The notes are there - find them.” Mingus
2021 Martinus Geelan Custom
2005 Bach 180-72R
1965 Getzen Eterna Severinsen
1946 Conn Victor
1998 Scodwell flugel
1986 Bach 181 cornet
1954 Conn 80A cornet
2002 Getzen bugle |
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TrumpetMD Heavyweight Member
Joined: 22 Oct 2008 Posts: 2437 Location: Maryland
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Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 5:09 am Post subject: |
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Sad news.
Mike _________________ Bach Stradivarius 43* Trumpet (1974), Bach 6C Mouthpiece.
Bach Stradivarius 184 Cornet (1988), Yamaha 13E4 Mouthpiece
Olds L-12 Flugelhorn (1969), Yamaha 13F4 Mouthpiece.
Plus a few other Bach, Getzen, Olds, Carol, HN White, and Besson horns. |
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Dayton Heavyweight Member
Joined: 24 Mar 2013 Posts: 2101 Location: USA
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Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 7:10 am Post subject: |
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Sad news, indeed. He made a wealth of useful practice material available on his website, and his books are excellent. |
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kehaulani Heavyweight Member
Joined: 23 Mar 2003 Posts: 9193 Location: Hawai`i - Texas
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Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 7:13 am Post subject: |
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_________________ "If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn." Bird
"Well, even if I could play like Wynton, I wouldn't play like Wynton." Chet Baker
Adams A-9 Trumpet
Benge 3X Cornet
Getzen Capri Cornet (for sale). |
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gwood66 Veteran Member
Joined: 05 Jan 2016 Posts: 302 Location: South of Chicago
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Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 7:34 am Post subject: |
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sad news indeed _________________ Gary Wood (comeback player with no street cred)
GR 66M/66MS/66**
Bach Strad 37
Getzen 3052
Yamaha 6345 |
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Don Ellis Regular Member
Joined: 15 May 2023 Posts: 43
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Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 1:57 pm Post subject: |
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One of our brothers passed away recently. My friend Niel Levonius let me know and man, it’s hard to believe he’s gone.
Eric Bolvin was a fine trumpeter and composer and our friendship lasted decades.
RIP my friend. We’ll miss you greatly Eric Bolvin. |
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Don Ellis Regular Member
Joined: 15 May 2023 Posts: 43
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peanuts56 Veteran Member
Joined: 21 Nov 2021 Posts: 246
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Posted: Tue May 23, 2023 7:13 am Post subject: |
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Any updates on Eric's passing? |
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trumpetteacher1 Heavyweight Member
Joined: 11 Nov 2001 Posts: 3415 Location: Garland, Texas
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Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 8:44 am Post subject: |
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It is a little odd not being able to find an obit. But it is starting to look like Eric is gone, unfortunately.
I last communicated with Eric back in 2020. He was going through some challenges. I sent an email last weekend. There was no answer.
This was posted a few days ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7uk3B0fBVk
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EdMann Heavyweight Member
Joined: 31 Mar 2007 Posts: 2484 Location: The Big Valley
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Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 8:52 am Post subject: |
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That's terrible news. He and I had mutual friends in the Bay Area where I grew up, and he was devoted to figuring out the best ways to play our instrument. May he rest in peace.
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peanuts56 Veteran Member
Joined: 21 Nov 2021 Posts: 246
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Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 11:16 am Post subject: |
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trumpetteacher1 wrote: | It is a little odd not being able to find an obit. But it is starting to look like Eric is gone, unfortunately.
I last communicated with Eric back in 2020. He was going through some challenges. I sent an email last weekend. There was no answer.
This was posted a few days ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7uk3B0fBVk
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Sometimes the family waits until all the arrangements are finalized before posting an obit. My old dentist passed away last Saturday. I was talking to his son yesterday and he told me his dad was gone. He said they were waiting for family members out of state to make their travel arrangements before posting the funeral plans. That may be the case here. Gone too soon.
Nice playing by the young man in the video. |
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Bill Ortiz Heavyweight Member
Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 904
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Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 11:16 am Post subject: |
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Very sad news. I knew Eric pretty well-we played in a latin band together for a while. He was a beautiful person and made a big contribution. He touched a lot of people. _________________ '56 Martin Committee Deluxe #2 trumpet
14B Schilke mouthpiece
Couesnon Paris flugelhorn
Bob Reeves Sleeves and PVA |
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daDavemeister Heavyweight Member
Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 798 Location: Sonoma, Ca
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Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 7:56 pm Post subject: |
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I never got to meet or play with Eric, but I can say that 20+ years ago when I was about 18 years old I was going through some serious chop issues and asking for advice on the TPIN mailing list. Eric offered to take me on as a student at no charge. For various reasons I wasn't able to take him up on his offer, but it was incredibly generous of him and I have never forgotten it. I was very moved.
My sincerest condolences to all who knew him,
Dave Lindgren
Sonoma, Ca _________________ Dave Lindgren of Sonoma, Ca
Bach 37 Bb, Yamaha Malone 6445HII C, Schilke P5-4, Schilke E3L-4, Dotzauer Rotary C, Benge 8Z cornet, eBay flugel |
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mattdalton Veteran Member
Joined: 07 Jun 2004 Posts: 463 Location: Newcastle, Washington USA
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Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 10:12 pm Post subject: |
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I loved the enthusiasm he conveyed in his online presence, and wish I’d been able to meet him. Sadly he is gone too soon. My condolences to those close to him, and gratefulness that he published much that can continue a legacy of helping people be better trumpeters. RIP. _________________ Matt Dalton |
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EricV Veteran Member
Joined: 28 Jul 2011 Posts: 227 Location: Australia
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Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 10:30 pm Post subject: |
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Couldnt agree more Matt, he was so positive in his on line videos and it was obvious he just loved passing on his knowledge to the trumpet community.
I have purchased a number of his books and they are great and so well set out.
My condolences to his family and close friends, gone far too soon
EricV _________________ CG Benge trumpet
Yamaha Xeno Cornet |
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spitvalve Heavyweight Member
Joined: 11 Mar 2002 Posts: 2201 Location: Little Elm, TX
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ENINCA Veteran Member
Joined: 13 May 2005 Posts: 185 Location: California
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Posted: Thu May 25, 2023 3:37 pm Post subject: Sad News |
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Very sad news. I have several of his books. Very helpful. By all reports, he was a good guy. _________________ "Some days you get up and put the horn to your chops and it sounds pretty good and you win. Some days you try and nothing works and the horn wins. This goes on and on and then you die and the horn wins." -Dizzy Gillespie |
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tubbs831 Heavyweight Member
Joined: 23 Mar 2005 Posts: 982 Location: Massachusetts/New Hampshire
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Posted: Thu May 25, 2023 5:32 pm Post subject: |
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This is indeed very sad news. I also have a few of Eric’s books and had enjoyed and benefitted from several of his videos. Is there any more information on what happened? Was he ill? |
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Seymor B Fudd Heavyweight Member
Joined: 17 Oct 2015 Posts: 1493 Location: Sweden
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Posted: Fri May 26, 2023 7:38 am Post subject: |
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Long time ago, via the TH, I found Eric´s different pieces of advice, exercises and liked them very much.
So sad to learn about such a generous guy passing away all too soon.
RIP. _________________ Cornets: mp 143D3/ DW Ultra 1,5 C
Getzen 300 series
Yamaha YCRD2330II
Yamaha YCR6330II
Getzen Eterna Eb
Trumpets:
Yamaha 6335 RC Schilke 14B
King Super 20 Symphony DB (1970)
Selmer Eb/D trumpet (1974) |
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