wiseone2

Dave passed away yesterday.
Dave was one of my early heros. Here's some information about this forgotten hero.
Dave Burns - Verve Records

Here's Dave in Dizzy's band.

Dave is seated two chairs from the drummer.
Wilmer

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trumpetdoc

Hi Wilmer,

I studied jazz improv with Dave for a couple of years. He was a real gentleman and a great, if underrated, player. I used to listen to him years ago at Sonny's Place out on Long Island. Classic bop style player. I'm glad to have known him.

Regards,
Leon

JeffBrown

I'm a drummer who had the honor of working with Dave in LI clubs in the late 80's early 90's. I was a youngster and he treated me with the respect you would give to other old timers. Peck Morrison often was the bass player and so the breaks were as much fun as the sets. I only wish I could remember all the stories they told. Rest in peace Dave, you gave me some of the greatest experience and memories of my life. I brought my Dad Ted Brown (tenor) to sit in one night and Dave hired him as a regular too. Now I will go look for the recordings we sometimes made.

Jeff

Al Innella

Dave Burns was great musician and human being, he will be missed, I first met Dave 35 years ago and had remained friends ever since.

MJ

Sorry to hear of his passing.

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trpt2345

Aw, man, that's a shame.

MichaelMcLaughlin

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Richard Gordon

Hello. I'm Rich Gordon And am New To TrumpetMaster. Iwas Daves 2nd student, back in 1970 when he was living in Malverne with his wife Judy. His first Student was Randy Andersen. To say that Dave was a phenominal player is an understatement. I studied with him on and off for 20 years ,and I have never heard incredible playing like his in my life. He wasw also the same way on the piano and taught you from the piano. He was also the kindest , warmesst man you'ld ever want to meet. His students always came first. I miss him greatly.

JustinSmith

My first trumpet/jazz teacher growing up on Long Island was Randy Anderson. He always always spoke of Dave in the highest regards. I remember seeing Dave play when I was a kid at Sonny Place as well.

RIP Dave Burns.

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wiseone2

Added to the loss of Dave is the death of Numa "Peewee" Moore. Peewee played in the bands of Diz and Moody with Dave. He always asked about Dave when we talked.
Wilmer

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Henry_H

This just breaks my heart- I was a student of Dave's in the '90s and he was one of the finest people/ teachers/ trumpeters I have ever been around. So many good memories of him at the fendor rhodes teaching me tunes and phrases. He wasn't playing at all by the time I took lessons from him but one day I finally convinced him to play for me....YIKES! WOW! I still have the recording- it is 16 bars of bebop heaven. Such intelligence and warmth in his playing- much like the man. I feel even worse because last holiday season I wanted to look him up and take a lesson for good ole' times sake- but didn't have the time. Ugh. R.I.P. Mr. Burns, and thank you for everything!