Jimmy Cobb

Jimmy Cobb

Jimmy Cobb Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 26, 2020.
Jimmy Cobb was a jazz drummer best known for his work with Miles Davis (1926 – 1991), including on the seminal album “Kind of Blue.”

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September 18, 2020

My condolences.

BJ

July 3, 2020

Deepest condolences to the Cobb family, many, many friends, and fans. Mr. Jimmy work included on the seminal album "Kind of Blue" will NEVER be forgotten. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with loss the of Ms. Millie. May his work with Miles Davis music keep his memory alive forever.

Chris

May 31, 2020

I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Jimmy Cobb. Miles Davis was an extraordinary jazz artist. Its nice to know about his just as extraordinary drummer. Mr Cobbs contributions to the world of music will always be remembered. May God give your family comfort and peace as you mourn his loss. Philippians 4:7

May 30, 2020

A talented musicIan whose music will live on. Deepest condolences to the Cobb family, so very sorry for your loss, may God be with you all to carry you this most difficult time.

Mike C

May 30, 2020

Deep heartfelt condolences to the family and friends and fans of Jimmy Cobb. What a tremendous talent he was. May his music and his memory lift your hearts and spirit and may the God of all comfort strengthen and sustain you.

May 29, 2020

In loving memory of a talented person. We will miss you always.

Khalilah

May 29, 2020

I pray the Most High had mercy on his soul.. I had the honor of seeing Mr. Cobb, play at the Detroit Orchestra Hall yrs ago.. absolutely amazing and an honor!

L. M.

May 28, 2020

Extending heartfelt condolences and prayers of comfort to the family of Jimmy Cobb. Great music , fond memories. We've lost another great talent. May your hearts be comforted with the promise for the future.
John 11: 24 & 25

May 28, 2020

My Condolences.

May 28, 2020

Deepest condolences to the Cobb family, so very sorry your loss, at this time of your tears, may God be with you to comfort and strengthen you.

May 27, 2020

May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.

Tom O Hare

May 27, 2020

The Wynton Kelly trio with Paul Chambers and Jimmy Cobb was one of the vital exponents of Modern jazz .
Undiluted the recording from 1965 captures the trio & Jimmy Cobb at his best.

May 27, 2020

I send my deepest condolences to the family for your loss. Jimmy and Miles had a great body of work. At this sad time, may the God of tender mercies give you comfort and peace.

patricia

May 27, 2020

My condolences to all the family. May all of your hearts be strengthened and comforted by almighty God who is a helper and a comforter.

May 27, 2020

My sincere condolences to the Cobb family. May the God of all comfort provide you all the strength to cope with your loss

Doug James

May 27, 2020

A big loss to all of us. My love and thoughts go out to Elena.

May 27, 2020

What a wonderful drummer he was. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this difficult time.

May 27, 2020

A talent that will be missed by so many, heartfelt condolences to the Cobb family may God be with all of you as you go through this very difficult time of your loss.

May 26, 2020

kind of blue. rest in peace mr. cobb

BRY

May 26, 2020

Please accept my sincere condolences to the Cobb Family, May the Almighty God in the Heavens bind up and mend your grieving hearts as you cope with your loss during this very difficult time. Thank you for Jimmys contribution to the Jazz Industry.

May 26, 2020

May the memories carry you through this very difficult time.My condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. (Isa 61:1.)

Neighbor

May 26, 2020

May the Hearer of Prayer and God of comfort sustain the Cobb family in this difficult time. My deepest sympathy.

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