REID-JORGENSEN-Obituary

REID JORGENSEN Jr.

Wellesley, Massachusetts

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JORGENSEN, Reid Jr. Musician/Educator/Entrepreneur Of Wellesley, formerly Boston and Duxbury, passed on April 24th, at 79, after a courageous battle against an aggressive cancer, with his beloved wife, Judy, at his side. For over 60 years, Reid demonstrated professional musicianship as a...

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Many memories from 295. Just learned of Reidos passing.

Reido was a sweet and loyal friend to all. We stayed in touch for 50 years and he is still sorely missed. My heart goes out to his wife and family. My advice to all is to be grateful to have known this wonderful man.

Reido will never be forgotten

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Reid was my role model, friend, colleague, and mentor. I've known him for 48 years, and have always treasured him. Before I met him, I heard him on a Harvard radio station live marathon for local jazz groups. My friend Steve Catalano and I jumped up, grabbed our sax and congas, hopped a bus and went to the radio station. The Ron Gill Group was still playing. Amazingly, Ron waved us to come into the studio to play with him, Manny Williams on piano, Billy Hill on bass, and Reid on drums. ...

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wish i could be there...have my own cross to bear..much love to you, judy.. call when you get a chance.

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