They were always with top class groups playing Mike’s wonderful music, and for me Mike Gibbs remains one of the most brilliant jazz composers. Tony Dudley-Evans: I have so many happy memories of celebrating various key birthdays for Mike Gibbs with concerts in Birmingham. Photo credit: Andy Sheppard/ Lowlight Photo Mike Gibbs (R) with Bill Frisell and the BBC SO. So we played again, and I went F***ING BALLISTIC!!! He smiled and shouted, “Yes Iain”. I was now close to passing out with stress. Same thing: “No Iain, I need more energy”. We played again, and I played with what I thought was more energy. It came time for me to play a solo and within 2 bars he stopped the band and said, “No Iain, I need more energy”. Iain Dixon: The first time I worked with Mike Gibbs I was shaking in my boots.
Lydia and I have many loving memories of our times together and we send you much love always. Thinking back on the times we had together, hanging out with the families, some great and some shared sadness and here we still are. Thank you for your great musical contributions to this world, it is a far better place for them. Gary Burton: Hi Michael! We’ve been friends and collaborators for, wait - I had to check the calendar - 62 years! Amazing, huh? I love it when you tell me about your upcoming projects and how much you enjoy sharing your music with other musicians and the jazz fans. We’re so happy that you are still doing a different kind of swinging! We wish you many more happy birthdays! Happy 85th and fond regards, Lee and Susan Lee and Susan Berk: Dear Mike, Your 1975 Chrome Waterfall Orchestra concert was our first date and look what happened, 47 years later and counting. Lee Berk – former President of Berklee College, after whom the college was named, Susan Berk, Michael Gibbs. Happy bday mike ! I raise my glass of TALISKER TO YOU !! Love Richie Beirach Richie Beirach: Happy 85 brother !! First time I heard your name was when I heard your masterpiece tune SWEET RAIN on stan getzes recording of the same name in 1967 ,I said DAMN ! That’s a mofo GENIUS COMPOSITION !!the arching soaring melody the beautiful unusual chord progression ,well ,that tune was just the beginning of my admiration and respect for you ,then when we finally worked together on that NDR project with lieb a few years ago when you arranged some our tunes and yours I KNEW that my early impressions of you and your wonderful musicianship were completely true !!,And in the lobby of that great hotel in Hamburg during our week of rehearsals you showed me the intricacies and pleasures of great scotch ,TALISKER if my memory serves me correctly. Happy birthday (in 11/8 obviously!) Best, Iain Iain Ballamy: Mr Gibbs! – I have many things to thank you for in my life both musically (Angel studios 1993 whilst recording your album ‘By the way’) and as a kind and generous human being (you literally handed me the keys to your apartment in Manhattan when I came to stay in New York!) But above all, the deep bond and understanding we formed when we both suffered the profound loss of our loved ones still gives me strength today. Michael Gibbs, Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2017.
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