Indeed, though he had a good, long, productive and I guess and hope, largely happy life.
When I listen to the trumpet impro behind the clarinets as this plays out, I remember again that he was peerless amongst the British revivalists. It's a lovely track, thanks so much.
My older brother had this version on one of those breakable 78 rpm's.
I heard it when I was still a little toddler in his little attic room.
Later on when I was man he did send me a tape with a.o. this version by Humphrey Lyttelton. It brought tears to my eyes.
It still does...
At that time, he really played like King Oliver on trumpet. Incomprehensible to me, that he was such a good clarinet player, at the same time. I have trouble practising both instruments. The various embouchures don^t like each other.
So simple, so beautiful, so perfect. Thank you Humph. I heard it the first time in 1961 in my hometown Oslo; and it is still - simple, beautiful and loving.