Geoffrey A. Wheeler

I met Geoff through his association with IAJRC. We only met in person once when the annual convention was in Los Angeles. Our contact continued via email exchanges as we each pursued our jazz research. I regret that I cannot share my current research regarding Dial Record sessions with Arv Garrison. RIP Geoff.

Jim Harrod

Geoff was the best, I knew Geoff for over twenty years maybe more. I helped him with his book jazz by mail the second edition the one over 700 pages . Our phone calls would always be 1 to 2 hours never less , I will miss Geoff and of course the phone calls. RIP my friend.

Norman Saks

Brooke, this is such a lovely tribute to your Dad! My deepest condolences for your loss. May his memory be a blessing to all who loved him.

Thank you for sharing your dad's life, Brooke! I never met him but now I really wish I had. I would have loved to listen to his stories of jazz and Portugal and everything.

A beautiful, fitting remembrance. I only met Geoff in person once, but stories about him are many and wonderful. He was a man who knew how to enjoy life and share that enjoyment with others. The world is a little sadder for the loss.

What a lovely remembrance. I only met Geoff a few times when he visited Brooke in California, but I’m sad that I won’t get to share a coffee and hear another of his stories in person. Yugoslavian freighters! Jazz drums! Portugal! What a life well lived.

His passion was jazz. He was always a fascinating conversationalist, recalling myriad anecdotes about the music he loved. He was a superb researcher with a steel-trap mind, publishing two landmark volumes: "Jazz By Mail" and "Columbia Records." He was a meticulous collector, generous with his knowledge. His presence on our planet was a gift to everyone.