Friday, April 24, 2009

Andy Simpkins

Bassist Andy Simpkins was a driving force in jazz for four decades with everyone from Gene Harris to George Shearing to Carmen McRae.  Before dying of cancer in Los Angeles in 1999, he toured for several years with Sarah Vaughan. Andy is captured in his hometown of Richmond, Indiana, for a benefit concert at Earlham College. 

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  1. Hello Mr. Callaway, one of the most beautiful photos of Andy. Thank you. Could you please send me an email at your convenience. makpjazz57@aol.com Marla

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