Ben Tucker’s passing is certainly one of the saddest and most newsworthy events in recent memory here in Savannah. But the New Orleans-style processional after the funeral service at Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension was joyous and beautiful. And…
It’s about 4 p.m., and it’s pouring rain. I just checked the satellite radar and there are only a couple of dots on it — one of them is drenching downtown Savannah. It seems almost fitting. Ben Tucker was laid…
Ben Tucker, the 82-year old jazz great and one of Savannah’s leading citizens, was killed today in a tragic accident on Hutchinson Island. My condolences to Ben’s wife Gloria, as well as the rest of Ben’s family and friends. Ben’s…
The pics here include Huxsie Scott, Ben Tucker, Warren Chiasson (on the vibraphone), Teddy Adams, Howard Paul, Skip Jennings, Andreas Varady, and Tony Monaco. If you’re not sure who’s who, please don’t hesitate to ask in the comments.
