12:14pm Monday 9th December 2013 in News
The world renowned St Albans pianist, dubbed the "Godfather of British Jazz", Stan Tracey, has died following a long battle with cancer.
His death, on Friday, was announced by his son, the jazz drummer Clark Tracey, who said on his website: "Stanley William Tracey passed away peacefully this afternoon. Finally the pain has gone and he can rest in peace."
The 86-year-old, had a distinguished career spanning 70 years and is best known for his mid-1960s suite inspired by the Dylan Thomas drama Under Milk Wood.
The musician started his career as an accordion player during World War II.
A message posted on the official Stan Tracey Appreciation Facebook Page said: "It is with deepest regret that I must announce the death of Stan Tracey OBE, CBE today, at the age of 86.
"After a struggle with illness, he passed away having recently celebrated his 70 year professional career as a jazz pianist/composer.
"He is survived by a family who love him, and will miss him profoundly. His legacy is the generations of musicians young and old, past and future who have his influential example to look to.
Read more: http://www.stalbansreview.co.uk/news/10864547.Tributes_paid_to_St_Albans_musician_dubbed__Godfather_of_British_jazz_/?ref=rss
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