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Harold Salisbury RIP
This message was posted on
Harold's Facebook page - "We are very sad to announce that our
dad Harold Salisbury passed away last week after a short
illness. He lived a fulfilling life and was known to so many".
This page has taken too long to put together, mainly because I didn't know where to start and where to end as Harold was such a versatile musician playing music styles ranging from New Orleans jazz to way out funk and fusion, he could do the lot. He once told me he had played at Ronnie Scott's in London, in fact I wonder where he didn't play. He was probably best known in Preston for his time with "Pinto Beans" and "Free Parking" playing at The Ferrett, although I usually saw him playing with the New Orleans style band Silver Bell, just round the corner from The Ferret at The Ale Emporium. Here he is playing Gertrude's Waltz. with Free Parking. - Fred Burnett
07/01/24 - I played with Harold many times… great player and I loved his very dry wit. - Mike Lovell 07/01/24 - Harold was a brilliant jazz musician, no matter what style he chose. I played with him a number of times when we happened to dep for The Silver Bell or The Red Rose at the same gigs. In my mind I can still hear his soft gentle voice when I recall some of the interesting conversations we had over the years. I had one of those conversations when I last played with him at a Silver Bell gig at The Ale Emporium in 2017. Lovely man. = Graham Martindale Facebook tributes Gary Culshaw . Met H as I call him when I was 17. Myself, Keith Ashcroft and brother in law Paul Birchal played in Bill Culshaws, my dad's Dance Bands in which H was often on Sax. We came up with the idea of forming a Jazz Fusion band, Keith Ashcroft my childhood friend came in on guitar and Jeff Brain on drums. Free Parking was born and the rest is history. We tragically lost Keith far too young and now Harold has joined him along with his eldest son Alan who sadly died 2 years ago .He led a remarkable life full of music and inspired many younger musicians, a true Preston legend. Harold played his final gig at The Continental on 5/3/23 with myself Caroline Caz Boaden and John Bailey at the remarkable age of 91! The photos shows Free Parking at Band on The Wall with Graham Dean on drums and were taken by the highly talented David Toase who we also lost in the last few years. Matt Wells - Real sad news about Harold a legend if ever there was one. I'm sure over the next few days everybody will be telling his and her stories about the great man. I'll remember him as the most encouraging guy to be on the stand with, always interested in what your listening to, and always listening to (and watching) what you're up to. He'll be watching us forever. Rachel Ashley - I am so very sad to read that Harold Salisbury has died. I worked with Harold so much over the years. My favourite gig was not one of mine, though I was lucky enough to guest frequently, were the Wednesday nights at The Broadoak in Ashton where he played with the wonderful Brian Crowdy. I loved those Wednesdays so very much. Beautiful, beautiful music and such precious memories. RIP Harold. Dot Brook - So sad to hear this, Harold was such lovely man. Thank you for the Friday Nights at the Bakers Vaults when Ian and myself ran it. He will sadly missed. Michael J Bolton - Sad news, played with Harold a lot back in the 90s early 2000s Great guy & a fine musician, loved his jazz & art. Really open minded musically. Many good memories. Bless you Harold Salisbury Tom Walsh - Back in the 80's a work colleague of mine decided to learn to play the sax and went to Harold for his first lesson. The following dialogue ensued after he had attached it to the neck strap. Student (earnestly). 'And what stance should I take?' Harold. 'Eh?' Student. 'How should I stand. To play it?' Harold (bemused). 'Well, any way that you feel comfortable'. Sound advice. May he rest in peace. Jeff Lewis - Really sorry to hear about Harold. I've not seen him for a while, but I did quite a few gigs with him in different settings over the years. Cracking musician, could play just about anything, dead easy to work with and a really nice guy. RIP Harold. The world is a poorer place. Edward Toots Kainyek - What's an amazing guy So sorry to hear this news. All my best to the family ❤️ x27/01/24 - I was sorry to learn of the death of Harold Salisbury and would like to send best wishes to his family. I have known Harold since the late 1970s when he depped with the Heritage Band of Dennis Brown and Les Moore. Harold had the widest interest in jazz of anyone I've ever played with, from New Orleans roots to free form, being adept at all styles on clarinet, saxes, flute and vocals - nothing fazed him. Although quietly spoken, Harold was a man of strong views (many of which I shared), particularly on politics, religion and the monarchy. He was very active in the Musicians' Union for many years. With a mischievous sense of humour he was great fun to play with and had a wide repertoire of interesting tunes. He regularly played in the Cafè Olè trio (now defunct) at what used to be the Thatch and Thistle at Blackrod, sessions much enjoyed by John Gordon and me. I won't be able to attend the funeral, but will look back with great fondness at all the sessions that we played together.
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