#johnellson

[chinamoses]

Dear John Cumming ... You were one of the most amazing characters in this large realm of “Jazz”. Larger than life. Always humble hanging in a corner. A lot of times people didn’t know who you were, what you did and you would have a conversation about anything and everything. For so many artists, just like me, at a rare moment in time, you stepped into our lives and changed it for the better. You and the @seriouslivemusic team gave us a stage to express ourselves. You provoked encounters that would have never happened otherwise. The way you handled your friendships with the artists, managers, PR were for me, unparalleled. You would show up at gigs of folks just starting out and lend a ear a recommendation. You made time to listen to new projects. You also had the best stories. Goodness you could tell a story. You are so loved. Hundreds of artists thank you and your love for music, thousands of audience members thank you and the vision you had with #JohnEllson and the Serious team to create the @londonjazzfest You always reached out. And you always kept it real. I will miss the hangs with you. I am sure I will stumble upon some pictures... And I am sure that there are going to be a lot of great #JohnCumming stories told. They don’t make’em like you anymore. They really don’t. Picture 1 from @gillespeterson @worldwide.fm Picture 2 from @jumokef (at Music Is Love) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAYHkupHFXR/?igshid=1cc71yajj016a