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Cedric Brooks Obituary
One of Brooks' sisters, Paulette Keise, said he died Friday of cardiac arrest at New York Hospital Queens. She said Saturday that he suffered from high blood pressure and diabetes and fell ill several years ago, losing his ability to speak.
Brooks began his music career in the late 1960s as a studio musician, playing in songs such as Burning Spear's "Door Peep." He also had hits with trumpet player David Madden including "Money Maker" and "Mystic Mood."
Brooks also was a member of the Jamaican ska band The Skatalites.
He is survived by seven children and four sisters.
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33 Entries
May 4, 2020
I am sorry regarding the loss of your loved one. Playing the Sax, is a beautiful gift. May the God of Comfort, continue to comfort the family.
May 3, 2016
May the god of all comfort dry your tears at this time
jordan
May 23, 2013
God look down and see there was no medecation no doctor to ease your.suffering so he held your hands and say come home my son for there will be no more pain r i p
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george brooks
May 16, 2013
RIP my bro
Mark Williams
May 14, 2013
My sincere condolences to all members of Cedric's family, including his loving sister Paulette who cared so much for him all these years. I'll always treasure those moments I shared with Cedric when we worked together on documenting the history and pulses of Jamaica's musical idioms. Your work and your beautiful energy will remain in all of us. RIP Cedric.
Mark Williams
Washington, DC
warren brady
May 11, 2013
we miss you
Nicole Houston-Amore
May 8, 2013
My deepest symphathy goes out to the family and I am so sorry about your lost. Cedric was such a very caring, humble and nice person. May he rest in peace and my prayers are with you all. God bless!!!!!!!
Cheryl
May 8, 2013
May the God of all comfort be with you.
Evette
May 8, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
A Am
May 8, 2013
To the family and friends of Mr. Brooks. My deepest sympathy goes out to you all, may You find comfort in the hope from God's own words. Romans 15:4
May 7, 2013
May God be with you and your family during this time of grief and sorrow.
May 7, 2013
I wish to express my sympathy on the loss of your love on. May the God of all comfort give you peace at this difficult time.
Linda
May 7, 2013
To the family of Cedric Brooks my deepest condolences are offered. Please rely on
God's strength and refuge to get you thru thIs difficult time.
(John 5:28)
The Long Family
May 6, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
ADM
May 6, 2013
Grief can be hard, but your special memories can help you cope.
May 5, 2013
Offering my deepest condolences during this difficult time, I'm so very sorry for your loss, death is something we are never prepared for, but please find comfort in knowing sickness, pain and death will one day be no more.
May 5, 2013
sincere condolence to the Brooks family,turn to God for comfort.He has said "happy are those who mourn,since they will be comforted."matt.5:4....dee
May 5, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
May 5, 2013
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.
May 5, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss. May the peace that the word of the God of all comfort only can provide be with you at this difficult time. – Psalms 119:165
Victoria&Andreas ~:~
May 5, 2013
(MUSIC OF CULTURE AND INSPIRATION)
GOD BLESS YOU MR BROOKS
May 5, 2013
In the new earth to come, Mr. Brooks, once awakened from his peaceful rest, can continue to once again play his saxophone in a beautiful paradise earth. Never to be harmed by death again. (Isaiah 65: 17, 21-23)
Maria Redondo
May 4, 2013
Great artist, great person, his saxo was like an sculptor molding, the way he was holding that instrument, the way he was molding the music, Sweet, sweet. We will remember him.R.I.P
Joann Brown
May 4, 2013
You will be miss greatly.
May 4, 2013
My sincere condolences to the Brooks' family. May you have comfort in prayer at this sorrowful time. Psalms 65:2
Cherie Ramos
May 4, 2013
God bless u Mr.Brooks,,,gonna miss u and your music!,,play sweet music with your friends in Heaven!,,which I know u will!
May 4, 2013
I am sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of grief. God cares for you and will help you during your time of need. ( Psalms 121:2)
Dwayne Bickham
May 4, 2013
in Gods care rest in peace
Ivy
May 4, 2013
God Bless You,Sweet Soul.
LW
May 4, 2013
R.I.P.
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