Billy Taylor's Memorial Service

Dr. Billy Taylor, the great Jazz pianist, educator, broadcaster and Jazz advocate, passed away at the age of 89 on December 28, 2010. This Memorial Service was held at Riverside Church in New York on January 10, 2011. Rev. Calvin O. Butts presided. Tributes were by Loren Schoenberg, of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, who was Billy's next store neighbor, Ramsey Lewis, Kevin Struthers of the Kennedy Center, and Robin Bell-Stevens of JazzMobile. Musical interludes were provided by Billy's protege, Christian Sands, Geri Allen, Cassandra Wilson, Frank Wess, Jimmy Owens, Chip Jackson and Winard Harper. For more Billy Taylor, please visit: http://www.billytaylorjazz.com

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[Paul3322able]

I just checked the web site and found that he died 5 months ago......his music leads me fall in love with jazz. Mr. Billy Taylor,you will always be the best musican and composer in my life. R.I.P. Mr. Taylor

[amd77j]

An American legend, Dr. Billy Taylor, has passed and I am saddened. But as I watch this and realize his incredible life and legacy, I am forever grateful for what he did for us. He did it gracefully and with class. Thank you Dr. Taylor. We miss you.

[tejastiger61]

GOD BLESS Dr Billy Taylor  A GREAT AMERICAN .........

And thanks to the nice person who shared this sad moment in time with us...

[UgonBlu1]

Thank you so very much for the opportunity to be able to see this tribute at Dr Billy Taylor's Memorial Service.

[nealcreque]

thank you for sharing this. I wanted to be there!

[molinmusic]

Thank you sincerely for posting this event, my deepest condolences to those closest to him, his family and and close extended Jazz Family. End of an era, beginning of a new day guided by his light, love and hope for human kind through a music that goes beyond intellect, JAZZ. America's number one ART FORM brought to us from the uplifted spirits of a people oppressed proving art is greater than FOOD with Billy Taylor holding the torch. More love for the future of this greatest human expression!

[bob4247]

Thank you for sharing Dr. Taylor's service. 

[chris3961]

R.I.P Dr. Taylor

[moneymakerisawonderf]

RIP...GOD BLESS YOU

[LorentzYeung]

RIP...