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Vincent Lawrence Maggio

St Augustine, Fl, Illinois

1937 - 2021

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Born November 21st, 1937, Vince was the son of Clara Lawrence Maggio and Achilles (Kelly) Maggio. At the age of thirteen Vince was sneaking out of his parent's home in Chicago to play with black musicians in jazz clubs, having played piano since the age of three. Thanks to that "school of hard...

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I am saddened to hear of Vince's passing yet happy to read here of his joy golfing and fishing. I was a drummer at UM (1986-87) in one of Vince's jazz combos. I was a nervous freshman being surrounded by such incredible talent in the program. Vince gave me a huge compliment one afternoon walking between classes. He was certain someone in my family must've played jazz. "Was your daddy a jazz musician?" "No. No one was Mr Maggio." "Well you sure have a great a swing feel - must've come from...

Remembering learning Lush Life in all keys with Vince... Rest In Peace- Dr. Oliver W. Wells

I can attest to growing up with Vince. Everything about sneaking out of the house at 13 is absolutely true. Though he played classical music by ear, my mother introduced him to jazz and he was off and running. He always looked after his baby sister and I miss him very much.

Such a loss for the jazz community what with the passing of Vince Maggio. So many concerts at the University of Miami with Vince at the piano and the U of M Jazz Band working with him and his faculty colleagues. He was such a wonderful jazz leader and only a pleasure to tap my feet to his beat. He will be so missed. The jazz community has lost one of a kind. I don't know if God is a jazz fan but if not, it's time to tune in one of the best in Heaven. RIP Vince. Jeannie Casey A Vince...