Thanks...for your replies.
It has been waaaaaaay back in the early days before the name change to Oregon Symphony that I first met this amazing trumpet master.
Natually, I am so glad to hear, and had hoped that retirement was the reason that Fred was no longer at the OSO. Fred always had so many other passions and hobbies. I know he will be ever so busy.
I am so glad to hear that he is doing well. The last time that I saw friend was at performance night a few years ago when Monette had invited Wynton and a few of the Linclon jazz bunch to perform one night during his Open House & Clinics.
However many years had past since the last time that we had met...we were both a lot younger and I am certain that at first he didn't recognize me, but out of politeness, he remembered me for my (trumpet talent? Naw, perhaps my lack of talent?
It was during the Seattle Worlds fair days that I had shared musical moments with Fred..
In truth...I was waaaaaaaaay in over my head, and I KNOW that he knew that.
What an ICON of trumpet who gave soooooooooooooooo much to to many.
Congratulations to Fred, he served us all so well.