Miscellaneous John Talcott (jbtsax) R.I.P.

[Pete Thomas]

We have received this very sad news from John’s family

I’m reaching out to let you know John passed away this evening. His final passing was peaceful and he can finally rest. Please pass along our gratitude to the entire Cafe Saxophone community. We appreciate all their love and concern

 

[Stephen Howard]

Sadly John has passed away.

I am, as I'm sure we all are, deeply saddened by this news.
It surely goes without saying that the impact on his family and friends is huge - but his passing knocks a sizeable dent in our community.

I never had the opportunity to meet or speak to John, but we exchanged correspondence over the years and regularly interacted on the forums. His willingness to share his knowledge and expertise serves as an example to us all - something that he did so graciously and with the best of intentions.

I can only hope that the place he's gone to is awash with fine vintage horns; they'll be well looked after.

Rest well, my friend.

 

[griff136]

Well put Stephen.

 

[aldevis]

He will be sorely missed.
Witty, knowledgeable, helpful. An important part of the saxophone world

 

[dexdex]

Oh man. Sorry to read this.
May you rest in peace, Sir.

 

[Sue]

I'm very sorry to read this, RIP John.

 

[Tenor Viol]

A cornerstone of the Café and John will be sorely missed. RIP.

 

[MMM]

Very sorry to hear this, thoughts go out to his family.

 

[PigSquealer]

John was always very kind and sharing. I had many nice visits with him.
A friend that will be well missed.

 

[Pete Thomas]

John has been so incredibly helpful to countless players, beginners and professionals. He has been a great supporter of the Cafe and certainly has had a real presence here which was, is and will be remembered.

 

[Targa]

We need to put a bell around your neck to hear you coming. 🙂

Today that bell tolls for you.
Goodbye John, my friend.

 

[andyjb]

So sad to hear. The wealth of experience, help and wit that he brought to the forum will be missed.

RIP John

 

[Veggie Dave]

This is heart breaking news. RIP John.

 

[jazzdoh]

Very sad news, RIP John.

 

[GCinCT]

This is incredibly sad news. John helped me several times with multiple saxophone-related issues. He was as fun as he was knowledgable. John will be sorely missed. RIP

 

[Pete Effamy]

Quite shocking when you don't really know anything about the person behind the avatar. You have no idea of age or health, though suffice to say that most of us on here are not particularly young. You just expect them to keep tapping on that keyboard..
RIP JBT.

 

[Pete Thomas]

I'm copying this over from the original thread:

How much John's help and advice is appreciated can be seen by his being the only member whose 'reaction score' is higher than the number of his posts.

Because this really says so much - it is quite remarkable.

 

[Jeanette]

The café is quite a small community and we often miss members when they disappear. In this instance we know why John is no longer visiting us.

I was quite shocked to learn the circumstances of his disappearance and it highlights how fragile our lives are.

It has been heart warming to read the lovely tributes to John.

John has left a wonderful legacy with all his posts which will be there for us and new members to benefit from in the future.

Thank you John RIP and God bless.

Jx

 

[nigeld]

So sorry to hear the news. RIP John.

 

[trimmy]

A True Gentleman

RIP John