The Final Chorus December 2018

This is The Final Chorus as it appeared in our December 2018 issue. Click on the image or name to be taken to the individual obituary as first posted on the website. Sandy Harr, 69, September 27th after complications from heart surgery. He was a drummer with the Sedalia Ragtime Orchestra and frequent attendee of the New Orleans Traditional Jazz Camp. The Sedalia Ragtime Orchestra, based in Conejo Valley California, is over 60 years old and utilizes vintage instruments when possible. Harr constructed from scratch a bass drum using antique tension rods and a drum head resembling the calfskin used 100 years ago. They have regularly appeared at The Scott Joplin Memorial Ragtime Festival as well as other Ragtime events around the country. Jerry Rothschild, 84, of a heart attack in Cathedral City California. He was born in Sacramento and a proud graduate of Stanford. He learned German and Russian while serving in Army Intelligence. His photographic memory and perfect pitch helped him to excel at jazz and ragtime piano. He was co-leader of the Triple R band, played with the Fullertown Strutters, and recorded with The Crazy Rhythm Hot Society Orchestra. He was a regular on stage at several jazz societies op