I remember in 1992/93 a friend of mine busting into my room at NIU with the new Scofield Quartet CD "What We Do". I had been following Sco's group out of my love for all things Lovano and was itching to hear the new side. By the time we got to track 8 (Why Nogales) I was hooked on this record. "Why Nogales" features some incredible bass work by Dennis that made me an Irwin fan from then on. As with most things, after I became aware of Dennis, he started popping up on records (or, more to the point, I began noticing him on records) all over the place.
His issues of late have been well documented. I came across this wonderful video tribute that Bret Primack put together before Dennis passed. Anyone who knows that much Lord Buckley deserves a special place in history!
It goes without saying that he'll be missed.
2 comments:
Thanks so much for your kind words about my bother Dennis. He would be most appreciative.
Dave Irwin
Dave,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. There are so many of us who will miss Dennis, but none of us have the perspective that you do.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Peace,
Greg
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