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John Beaumont
RIP 8th April 2021
Photograph by Barrie Marshall
| 09/04/21
- Sad news I’m afraid; John Beaumont died
yesterday. Apart from Brian Gordon he was the last
surviving founder member of the Lune Valley Jazz
Band. His cornet playing was straightforward melody
with beautiful tone, it anchored the band. His
deteriorating health saw him leave the band four
years ago. He would have been eighty this year, if I
remember correctly! - Steve Lister 10/04/21 - I remember John well, I was a member of The Lune Valley Vintage Jazz Band In it’s early days but not a founder member, he had a wonderful tone on his cornet and was a good player of tunes, just one anecdote, I was chatting to him about being a doctor he said all you need to be a good doctor is a very good memory and a good bedside manner. RIP John. Barrie Marshall |