Ola S. Hanson

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...

Ola's music brought many of us great joy. Thanks Ola and family.

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.

Erik, Please know that your friends at The Periwinkle Foundation have you and your family in our hearts and prayers.

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.

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

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...

HOTEP!

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