I don't see any equivalent thread, so this is to note the passing of Mose Scarlett (also Leon Redbone, about whom someone else might want to speak, as I did not know him). Some details are here:

https://www.torontomoon.ca/two-ol-time-music-icons-and-pals-pass-on-same-day-rip-mose-scarlett-and-leon-redbone/

I got to know Mose through Rick Fielding, a bosom friend if there ever was one. Mose was a character (known perhaps primarily through his trio with Whitely and Washington), and he would often regale us with his endless, and endlessly divergent tales. He was a wonderful gravel voiced old time guitarist in his way, and I once assisted him to the point of getting a mention on an album of his (I wear this trivial assistance with absurd pride). I spent not enough time with him, but it was all golden. Apart from his music, perhaps his longest running show was his also endless tangles with various institutions.

What can I say. I loved the guy. I would certainly invite all others with memories to add them here.

yours ever,

Peter T.