Jazz legend Wallace Roney dies from Covid-19 complications

[RandySF]

Legendary jazz trumpeter Wallace Roney died at St. Joseph's University Medical Center in Paterson, New Jersey, Tuesday due to complications from coronavirus, according to this publicist. He was 59.

"I am saddened to confirm that the iconic trumpeter and jazz legend Wallace Roney passed away due to complications of COVID-19 this morning just before noon," publicist Lydia Liebman confirmed to CNN in a news release.

"The family is looking to have a memorial service to honor Wallace and his musical contributions once this pandemic has passed. Please respect their privacy at this time."

A tweet on Jazz legend Miles Davis' official Twitter account said, "Wallace was a global life force in the jazz community. He played with Miles at the historic Montreux concert directed by Quincy Jones ... He was loved and mentored by Miles. We will miss you Wally. We love you. Peaceful journey."



https://edition.cnn.com/world/live-news/coronavirus-pandemic-04-01-20-intl/h_6ea14aba3a6b762e193e46deda159238?utm_medium=social&utm_term=link&utm_content=2020-04-01T04%3A51%3A03&utm_source=twCNN

[dhill926]

1. Damn, damn, damn...

59 is WAY too young. Didn’t know the long deceased Miles Davis had a Twitter account, but I don’t follow Twitter.

[2naSalit]

2. Yeah, I didn't know that either.

I mean, Miles Died in '91. I think we had Pegasus Mail and everything was in DOS monochrome.

There a son Named Miles.