Gary gets “official” birthday gift

October 23, 2009. Posted by Brandy Wood.

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Morning Jazz host Gary Walker recently celebrated his 60th birthday, and the jazz community wasn’t the only one to recognize this important milestone. At Gary’s surprise birthday celebration, he received the following proclamation:

The Newark Municipal Council Hereby issues this resolution commending Gary Walker on the auspicious occasion of celebrating his 60th birthday on October 17, 2009 @ The Glenridge Community Center. The governing body joins with all residents of the city of Newark to extend heartfelt congratulations during this wholesome event

Congrats Gary!

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George Wein Plays Solo and Speaks to Gary Walker

March 25, 2009. Posted by Brandy Wood.

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WBGO Music Director, Gary Walker, interviews jazz impresario George Wein.

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David "Fathead" Newman: 2/24/33-1/20/09

January 21, 2009. Posted by Joshua Jackson.

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photo by John Rogers

David "Fathead" Newman died yesterday, January 20 @ 6:00pm. He had suffered from pancreatic cancer for over a year but tried to keep his music alive to the very end. His widow Karen would like to thank everybody that supported his music over the years. Donations can be made in his honor to The Jazz Foundation. A memorial service will be announced in the very near future.

Last year, David Newman joined WBGO's Gary Walker on Morning Jazz. You can hear the interview:

-Josh

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