Solar Bell

Thanks Brandon!

A fitting video.

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The Willard of Oz


"Don't be afraid to see what you see."
Ronald Reagan

The average response time of a 911 call is over 4 minutes.
The average speed of my 9mm is 1250 fps

When seconds count....the police are only minutes away.

Principaltrumpet

I got to do a business transaction with Fred last Dec. He purchased a Yamaha Chicago C from me. When going through the details he informed me that he was buying it for a friend of his in Brazil that was a fine player but could not afford a good C. That briefly told me the kind of man he was. I have always and will always enjoy his performances and arrangements. My brief encounter with him just made me appreciate them that much more.

R.I.P. Fred
JR

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Firestas'1

He was absolutely an inspiration to all, and one of my trumpet heros early in my playing.

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Stan J.

What is to reach the heart must come from above. If it does not, it will be nothing but notes, body without spirit.
--Ludwig van Beethoven

Music is God's best gift to man. The only art of heaven given to earth, the only art of earth we take to heaven.
--Letitia Elizabeth Landon

gzent

Tragic.

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wiseone2

I had dinner with Fred Mills and Hank Nowak earlier this year. Freddie gave me a copy of a CD he made with the Pentabrass Quintet........it is fantastic!
Here's a video with that group.
Wilmer

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RG111

What sad news! I was only around Fred a few times, but I was impressed with him as a person as much as with his playing. Wht a class act!!! RIP, Fred.

ecarroll

trumpetnick

During the US tour in the beginning of the year before meeting Wilmer I had the chance to meet Fred for first and so sadly last time in my life. I also got that CD from him - it is excellent I recommend it to everyone.

For anyone who has memories and stories with Fred - you can share them on the newly created Facebook | Memories of Fred Mills group.

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MTROSTER

The world is a sadder place for the loss of Mr. Mills, who was not only a great horn player, but a warm human being. For those of you who believe in the afterlife, I'm sure he's jamming with the greats.

repairguy

Fred was just in my shop 3 weeks ago getting some work done on his horns. He was as remarkable a person as he was a musician. I always enjoyed the times he would come to the shop with "an idea" that usually involved lots of soldering. It was an honor to have him as a friend. He truly was, and continues to be, an inspiration to all who knew him or heard his fine playing.