Donald E. McCaslin

I met Don with my Dad Bob Hagen when he was playing at the Cooper House in the late 60's early 70's..My Dad played basketball with him on the championship team at San Jose State...My Dad passed in 1977 and he was coaching basketball in Gilroy...

Solid Sender Big D

Don always noticed me whenever my wife and I would be in his audience, knowing that I was grooving to his wonderful music - it´s like he knew Jazz was/is a big part of my life/soul!! Don is still greatly missed

Don and Donny at Severino's; for the dancers.

An icon. An inspiration. A hero. A homeboy. A friend. I love you more than words can say...

May God bless you and your family. He was a very good friend of mine. I used to love to go out to the Capitola
Wharf on Sundays and hear Don and his band play and dance to his music. We'd meet for coffee at Peets and down at Seacliff now and then when he drove down there in his van to have lunch. I also enjoyed going to Severinos on Thursday evenings to hear him play and dance the night away. Many times we visited after his gigs over a glass of vino. I will miss him dearly. He was...

I was lucky enough to spend 7 years playing music with Don. He was an inspiration and a teacher to me. The obstacles one faces in the pursuit of music can be overwhelming. Don stayed true to his art and never gave up. He was someone for all musicians to admire and look up to. Bravo Don McCaslin.

Don was VERY good to me & my daughter & granddaughter, especially during our years of dating. I treasure the things he taught me about chords, songs, & music in general...& how to take apart & carry his precious vibes.. He set a fine example regarding staying focused on the things you love!. Sending you LOVE & Gratitude for sharing this season of your life, Don.