Tribute to Mr.Leonard Gaskin / Seina( I Left My Heart at Stagedoor Canteen)

Leonard Gaskin died Jan 24,2009.
When I heard his news I made this movie in Japan.
He gave me lots.
Here is a article when he died and also my story.
http://www.local802afm.org/publication_entry.cfm?xEntry=96864871

Bass; Leonard Gaskin
Drums : Grady Tate
Piano: Ron Rouliier
Tenor sax : Howard Kimbo
Vocals : Seina

Recorded Oct 1998, New York City
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Gaskin played on the early bebop scene at Minton's and Monroe's in New York in the early 1940s. In the middle of the 1940s he took over Oscar Pettiford's spot in Dizzy Gillespie's band, and followed it with stints in bands led by Cootie Williams, Charlie Parker, Don Byas, Eddie South, Charlie Shavers, and Erroll Garner. In the 1950s he played with Eddie Condon's Dixieland band, and played with Ruby Braff, Bud Freeman, Rex Stewart, Cootie Williams, Billie Holiday, Stan Getz, J.J. Johnson, and Miles Davis.

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• gaskin
• seina
• Tribute
• Grady
• tate
• angels
• swing
• WWII

[angelsswing]

@Berthahope

I had never imagined that he brought me many happiness and memories when I met him at Red Blazer, Too. I was a vocalist of Sol Yaged's and Leonard was bassist of Sam Ulano's.

Happy New Year!!!

[Berthahope]

I misunderstood. I am so glad you sent me this video----now I understand and remember how close you were.It was very tender. You brought back the reality of the performance at the nursing home for me. Thank you. Happy New Year!!!

[angelsswing]

@858jc

Thank you for your comments and messages.

I finally could leave a reply to your comment.(because of a problem of system)

sorry for this inconvenient.

[angelsswing]

@UnionReview

Thank you for stopping by my tribute for Leonard.

I am so glad to sharing his memory and happy to hear yours.

Thank you for your beautiful comments and memories.

Hope to see you around in a future and share his memories, Richard.

He was great, warmth of music and as a human.

Thank you again, Leaonrd.

[UnionReview]

Wow. This is so special. Leonard and I were dear friends. He taught me so much about bass playing, be a professional and ... really everything. He drove me to get my first upright bass, and i have the canvas case he used in the 50s. it is one of the most precious possessions I have. Leonard and I recorded together a collection of poetry and jazz, and it remains one of the most memorable moments in my life. Thanks you for this wonderful tribute ... Richard

[858jc]

That was a wonderful and touching tribute. Leonard would be smiling ear to ear. I miss the many conversations we had. He and Cecil Payne were good buddies of my Dad .They grew up in Brooklyn together. Long live the music of Leonard Gaskin.