20 March 1948 - 3 August 2018
John was much more than a poet and entertainer. John was a kind and gentle friend for so many people, an ally in people's challenges and an inspirer for many artists. A leader in his many fields.
And the best Master of Ceremonies, oh yes!
Jazzman's funeral took place on Friday 12 October, at Honor Oak Crematorium. A lovely gathering of friends and allies easily filled up the little chapel, leaving many standing up by the back and the balcony.
How weird seeing your coffin disappear under the ground, gone in a few seconds right there in front of our eyes, John. A brief farewell to your bones and flesh, that are now reduced to ashes. Farewell to your humour, the beats and the jazz, while your Spirit is alive with us, stronger than ever.
A series of tributes for John took place in the past weeks. Here some moments of the latest that took place on Saturday 27th October at the Kingsley Hall in Bow, "Altogether Elsewhere - A Memorial Tribute Event for Jazzman John" www.facebook.com/events/870690493131049/
The evening was kindly organised by a group of Jazzman's friends with the support of Kingsley Hall, where the book in memory of John is now stored. During the evening there was also the launching of the zine designed and hand assembled by Vyvy Lewis and Chrissy Weller that collects some artworks and thoughts from over 30 different artists, friends and colleagues of John.
A big warm farewell to Jazzman from all of us from FEEL💗
Photo album here: www.facebook.com/pg/feel.campaign/photos
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