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for Ola Hanson
Joanne Kuhn
February 18, 2009
Dear Nancy,
What can I say! I can only remember with love and warmth the many times Mother took you, Ola, Gail and Gene and me and Tom to dinner to celebrate our anniversaries. Ola taking Tom to your dad's place on Lake Erie and Carl teaching Tom a better way to fry eggs. Ola just being Ola, who was loved and admired by some of the greatest musicians here and beyond. Your talents together were amazing. your writing and his music. I love both of you very much and have always thought of you as another little sister and Ola the brother I wished I had.
Love Joanne
Dave Kehl
February 17, 2009
Ola's music brought many of us great joy. Thanks Ola and family.
Brad Hoffman
February 14, 2009
I was a trombone student of Ola's. He was an amazing musician and a great friend. He taught me a lot about jazz and we had a lot of fun in the process.
Mary Beth, Tahra and Erin
February 13, 2009
Erik, Please know that your friends at The Periwinkle Foundation have you and your family in our hearts and prayers.
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Geroge & Sharon Schuliger
February 13, 2009
Our sympathy on Ola's death. We got to know him through his participation in the yearly Jazz service at Christ Lutheran Church. We certainly enjoyed his muscial talent and will miss his participation in the Jazz service.
Barbara Borcherding
February 13, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Michael Cox
February 13, 2009
In all those years sitting right in front of Ola Hanson in the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, I heard every note loud and clear! Whether just playing his part or taking a solo, on every gig he was right there, and when he wasn't great, he was even greater! Such fire, swing, and great humor in his playing. And I loved his lyricism on the violin. We've all had some great times with Ola and Nancy both. When I learned about the recording Jazz Youngblood with Chuz Alfred, I got myself a copy right away and listened to it many, many times. I will truly miss, yet will never forget Ola's sound, and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to be within his presence on this earth.
PACO GRIER
February 13, 2009
HOTEP!
Luther Bolen
February 12, 2009
All the musicians that attended the
Jazz Arts concerts thought that
Ola was a great trombonist, and we all
enjoyed his violin also----rest in
peace
Howard Spring
February 12, 2009
I was sorry to hear about Ola! I have attended the JAZZ concerts since their beginning at Capital U so have heard Ola play his wonderful instruments so well. We noticed in the December concert that he was not in his usual chair and wondered about him. He will be missed sadly by those who have heard him play.
Eliza Cotter
February 12, 2009
We know Ola must have been an incredible man. We're sorry to have never met him but we see his light and joy in his son Erik.
Our thoughts are with you.
Liza and Terry Cotter
John H
February 12, 2009
Ola was a giant among Columbus musicians, he will be sorely missed.
Ola Hanson on the cover of Columbus: The Musical Crossroads, 2008
Arnett Howard
February 12, 2009
Ola, what good times we had through the years; Al Waslon's Orchestra, The Capital City Jazz Band, the Cols. Jazz Orchestra, a Tribute to Rusty Bryant. I have plenty tapes to remember you by.
I just wish I didn't have two gigs while friends are gathering to celebrate your life. But, you know, that's what we musicians do; play music, bring joy.
I tell you what, when I have a parade this Saturday with my preschool band, I will tell them that our parade is in honor of you and Big Gary Carney.
As long as we talk about you, you're still here! Love from your boy,
Tom Carroll
February 12, 2009
To Nancy and Family,
Ola was a good friend and a top shelf musician. I've learned so much about music from him over the last 30 years. But mainly it's the friendship and laughs I'll always cherish.
Tom Carroll
Leah Bisciotti
February 12, 2009
Dear dear Nancy, Erik, Kirsten, Tara, and children.
What a loss! What a good guy Ola was, his talent, sense of humor, love for you all can never be forgotten.
We will all miss him.
Love and condolences to you all.
Marilyn Hinton
February 12, 2009
Bless you at this time, oh how we loved Ola beautiful trombone. My husband, also deceased was alway so please when we heard him. Take one day at a time in your recovery.
Again God will give you the strength you need.
Betty Faulkner
February 11, 2009
Ola's family and friends:
Please accept my condolences for your loss.
I met Ola in 1959 when he was with Chez Alfred and I became a big fan of his talent and went to hear him whenever and wherever he played. He will be missed.
Chris Dawkins
February 11, 2009
To Nancy:
I'd love to call your home and hear you and Ola. The love you two have for each other was something to watch.
Ola was always there to support no matter how crazy our ideas may have been.
I'll miss you "guy"!
Take care Nancy!
Don Beck, Guitarist
February 11, 2009
Ola was a pure talent. I was honored to work with him many times through the years. He will be missed by me and the entire music community. My heart goes out to you at this sad time.
Marji & Jeff Geuther
February 11, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tom and Judith Ety
February 11, 2009
Our deepest sympathy
Eleanor (Ellie) Earley
February 11, 2009
Nancy and family: Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Nancy Pierce
February 11, 2009
Dear Nancy,
I know Ola filled your life with music and love. And you passed that joy on to everyone who knew you. I'm sure you made every day of your 51 years together meaningful and fun. My heart goes out to you. Peace be with you.
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