By Gary Chapin

Trombonist Curtis Fowlkes, who I first heard in 1986 with the Lounge
Lizards and the Jazz Passengers, has been scuffling with congestive coronary heart
failure and, in accordance with mates, “is starting the method of dwelling
palliative/hospice care.” A fundraiser has begun to assist “this section of
Curtis’ life be one among consolation and dignity.” All proceeds will go to
Curtis’ youngsters, Saadiah and Elisheba, to assist pay for Curtis’ care

Curtis performed with the Massive Apple Circus early on, a well-known incubator for
the 80s/90s downtown scene. He reduce a swath via the irony of the
Knitting Manufacturing unit scene by being one of many genuinely nicest individuals on the
planet. His trombone taking part in has been ebullient, crammed with humor, play,
heat, and story. He’s labored extensively with of us like Henry
Threadgill, Invoice Frisell, Don Byron, Charlie Hunter, and Marc Ribot. He’s a
long-time member of the Jazz Passengers, Charlie Haden’s Liberation Music
Orchestra, and Steven Bernstein’s Millennial Territory Orchestra. He’s
recorded with Elvis Costello, John Zorn, Sheryl Crow, Iron and Wine, Lou
Reed, Bobby Previte et many al.

If you happen to’d prefer to contribute to Curtis’ fundraiser,

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Thanks very a lot.