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John Tchicai Obituary
Tchicai moved to New York in 1963 and co-founded The New York Contemporary Five with Archie Shepp. He later became a leading figure of the jazz avant-garde movement in Europe. He also played with John Coltrane, Milford Graves, Carla Bley and Steve Swallow.
Tchicai was born to a Danish mother and a Congolese father in Denmark. He returned to Europe in 2001 and eventually settled in southern France.
His former wife, Margriet Naber, said Monday that he had died in the hospital earlier that day. No cause of death was given but Tchicai has been in a coma since suffering a brain hemorrhage in June.
No funeral arrangements were immediately available.
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22 Entries
June 13, 2013
We were privileged to hear him at the Baden-Baden jazz festival in the late 60's and he played with us...it was a great time, and a profound period in unknown proportions. Thanks John Tchicai for remaining true to yourself.
Becky Friend - jazz flute
November 25, 2012
Good bye, dear John. We miss you.
Inga and Peter Laugesen
cathy goolsby
October 15, 2012
May god bless your family and Mr john rip.
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Larry Blood
October 11, 2012
A kind soul who created beautiful music throughout his career. A loss, but he did have a chance to be heard!
Daniel
October 11, 2012
I would like to offer my condolences to the family. No doubt, Mr. Tchicai's contribution to the music world had an impact on many and he will be missed. May God strengthen and comfort you in your time of loss.
October 11, 2012
In times of sorry let us lean on GOD who cannot lie.He has said "Happy are those who mourn,since they will be comforted".d.g(carolina)
October 11, 2012
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
October 11, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May the peace of God that excels all thought bring you comfort during this most difficult time. Phillipians 4:7
October 10, 2012
May the God of all of comfort be with you at this time of grief, may all John's memories stay close to your hearts. Psalms 46:1 Joanna
Raynell and Brenda
October 9, 2012
We are sorry to hear of your loss. We feel that it is never too late to express our appreciation for Mr. Tchicai's contribution to the musical genre jazz which is most known for calming the mind, body, and spirit. May the God of love value the life he lived.--John 3:16
Bill Claridge
October 9, 2012
My God rest his soul..
R I P
Jessica Derra
October 9, 2012
Rest in peice knowing you played great music in your honored life!
brian callinctin
October 9, 2012
I hope you r,i,p
brianna breell
October 9, 2012
I wish you the best r,i,p
October 9, 2012
With deepest sympathy to the family during your time grief. Psalms 46:1 says God is for us a refuge and strength and a help readily to be found during difficult times. May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.
Lynn
October 9, 2012
Mr.Tchicai will live on in the hearts of all who loved him thru his music.Draw close to God at this difficult time and he will draw close to you (James 4:8).
October 8, 2012
I'm a lover of jazz so I feel you did your mission here on earth...RIP!
Carla and Mike Odonnell
October 8, 2012
The world will be at loss of one very fine man and a great musician.
This is a tragic loss.
God Bless
michelle plakas-kaiser
October 8, 2012
rip
October 8, 2012
May the peace of God that excels all thought comfort the family of Mr. Tchicai. Isaiah 61:2
Gwen Cooley
October 8, 2012
He will live forever through his music.Thank you.
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