San Jose, California
CANNON, Prof. Dwight W. -- Entered peacefully into rest on July 18, 2003, in Sacramento, CA. Born on July 6, 1932, in Pomona, CA, survived by his four children, Jeffrey, Stephen, Ariane, and Matthew; grandchildren Ryan, Thomas, Jr., Sven, and Caroline; brother, Peter Cannon; step-mother, Audrey...
Read MoreI was a student at San Jose State University in 1967 to 1970. I was in the Jazz Band. His innovative teaching helped me in my teaching in Anchorage AK I'll never forget our performance in Reno Jazz Band competition. We were in a class of our own. Advant Guard performance Fantastic!!
Harold Nonneman
November 19, 2025 | School
Dwight´s inspirational teaching & trumpet playing started me on a 30 year music teaching & band leading life Miss you & remember you so very well
David Ladd Anderson
July 18, 2021 | School
Dwight brought such outstanding experiences to us at San Jose State there should have been a front page article on him in the Murky News. From playing Don Ellis' charts to shaking hands with J.J. Johnson to reaching us at our level, he was the consummate educator. Gabriel has a back-up!
Vern Tegger
August 12, 2003 | San Jose, CA
Dwight,
Your creative spirit will be with all of us who you touched over the years!
Many fond memories of you will always be with me from my days at SJSU Music Dept.
May God bless you and your family.
Rest in peace.
Love,
Ed
Edward Smith
July 27, 2003 | Thousand Oaks, CA
Dwight......may you forever vibrate in Eflat....you were a source of energy and inspiration. We didn't always see eye to eye, but the music and spirit lives on soul to soul....
Love Ya'.....david ladd
David Ladd
July 26, 2003 | Morgan Hill, CA
Dear Dwight,
I'll never forget those happy years when we both had homes with young families on Golden State Drive in Santa Clara. You were one good friend! Love always, Gary
Gary Beswick
July 25, 2003 | Fresno, CA
