RIP Eric Bolvin

Don Ellis · New Member Joined: 15 May 2023 Posts: 5

So sorry to say, Eric Bolvin has passed. A wonderful player and teacher. Peace to Eric's Spirit.
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jhatpro · Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 3:43 am Post subject:

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/
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TrumpetMD · Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 5:09 am Post subject:

Sad news.

Mike
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Dayton · Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 7:10 am Post subject:

Sad news, indeed. He made a wealth of useful practice material available on his website, and his books are excellent.

kehaulani · Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 7:13 am Post subject:

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gwood66 · Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 7:34 am Post subject:

sad news indeed
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Don Ellis · New Member Joined: 15 May 2023 Posts: 5

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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.

Don Ellis · New Member Joined: 15 May 2023 Posts: 5

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peanuts56 · Veteran Member Joined: 21 Nov 2021 Posts: 106

Any updates on Eric's passing?

trumpetteacher1 · Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 8:44 am Post subject:

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

Jeff

EdMann · Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 8:52 am Post subject:

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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Bill Ortiz · Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 11:16 am Post subject:

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.
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daDavemeister · Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 7:56 pm Post subject:

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
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mattdalton · Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 10:12 pm Post subject:

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.
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EricV · Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 10:30 pm Post subject:

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

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spitvalve · Posted: Thu May 25, 2023 2:26 pm Post subject:

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/eric-bolvin-obituary?id=52041432
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ENINCA · Posted: Thu May 25, 2023 3:37 pm Post subject: Sad News

Very sad news. I have several of his books. Very helpful. By all reports, he was a good guy.
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tubbs831 · Posted: Thu May 25, 2023 5:32 pm Post subject:

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?