BOB MUSIKER

MUSIKER--Bob. We mourn the loss of a "brother from another mother," a man who made, and never lost, friends on his lifelong travels around the world. Bob had an infectious ability to make a new friend, cheer an old acquaintance, warm a tense moment, break into a song or one of his poetic puns with someone's name. He laughed from deep within and could make anyone feel that he or she was funny ... but he was funny, funny, funny like nobody else. His love of music and live performances, particularly in jazz clubs around the world, is awesome. He had an uncanny ability to find the magic in any performance. The only explanation is that he brought the magic with him. He was the same way with people ... his beacon shined on those around him and he found the good, the humor, the sense of possibility in everyone. His charisma captured us all when he was alone with you or in a group. None of us will forget that, now that he's not. Shine on Bob. We'll sing your songs every day. Frai and MelBelle