Early day motion · EDM 14 · 18 May 2016
JOE TEMPERLEY
Tabled by Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party)
28 signatures
The motion
That this House expresses sadness at the death of the legendary Scottish saxophonist Joe Temperley, who passed away on 11 May 2016; notes that Mr Temperley was born in Lochgelly, Fife, in 1929, and rose to prominence in the UK as a member of Humphrey Lyttelton's band in the 1950s; further notes that he travelled to New York in the 1960s where he performed and recorded with many of the most popular American jazz musicians of the time; acknowledges that he also performed on Broadway, released several albums and received many film soundtrack credits; praises Mr Temperley for his contribution to music; and hopes that he will be remembered by future generations as one of the most respected and influential jazz artists of the 20th century.
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