I am very sad to hear of the death of Jackie Tracey.
To describe her as ‘the wife of jazz pianist Stan Tracey’ would belittle the important contribution she made to British jazz in her own right, not as a musician but as a manager, producer, promoter and tireless champion of jazz.
Close friends say that Jackie supported Stan through the most difficult times, through poverty and addiction. She saved his career (when he was seriously considering becoming a postman) and probably saved his life.
Jackie took care of business for Stan, and helped many other British jazz musicians get established, especially during the dark days of jazz in the 1970s.
She will be sorely missed by Stan and their children Sarah and Clark and by a great many lovers of live jazz in Britain.
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Sad news indeed Dave. Do we know when Jackie died?
ReplyDeleteOn Thursday 13 August I think, but I'm not certain.
ReplyDeleteI received a Google Alert that she died on 14th August and that the funeral is on 22nd August. My sympathy to her family.
ReplyDeleteJackie died on the morning of the 13th. Well wishers are welcome to attend her funeral service at west herts crematorium at 11am tomorrow morning. (22nd)
ReplyDeleteThe overwhelming support and love shown by everyone is deeply appreciated by the family.