Alfred Barten

We knew Al from Florence Community Band, and Senior Band in Holyoke. Always friendly, inviting, & a great musician. Our condolences, Heather and family. Thanks for including the lovely photo of him.

I am so sorry to hear of Al´s passing. He was such a special person and musician, and I´m deeply grateful our paths crossed through Mandolin New England and the many community bands he shared his talents with. I´ll always remember those rehearsals and performances in Greenfield and Northampton, how his mandolin wasn´t just an instrument but part of a conversation he was having with everyone around him. He listened-truly listened-not just to the music but to the people in the room, and that...