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Like millions of others I have derived immense pleasure over many years from listening to Humph on the radio, both as presenter and musician. My thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time who will, I'm sure, give the old boy a fine send off, aided as ever by the lovely Samantha. Farewell Humph

David Boyer, 28/04/2008 11:21

Humph, if I had a tenth of your charm and talent I would be a great man indeed. You will be fondly remembered and sadly missed.

Andrew Chessum, 28/04/2008 11:19

Britain has rarely produced a Jazzman of Humph's stature and he gave forty years of great pleasure with his radio programmes. I will sadly miss him, but will never forget him.

Brian Williams, 28/04/2008 11:15

About ISIHAC, I'm sure Humph would've been the first to say 'the show must go on'. But how on earth do you replace a man and a host of such distinction, who, as Barry Cryer said, was so much the hub of the show? For 35 years we were spoilt with a radio show of such high quality, which can never, despite the future efforts that will no doubt be made, be quite the same again. A true polymath and a great gentleman. RIP

Martyn Smith, 28/04/2008 11:14

I was saddened to hear of Humph’s passing. His contributions to the worlds of jazz and comedy were enormous. I feel privileged to have seen him on stage on the most recent ISIHAC tour, which he clearly enjoyed as much as the audience. My deepest condolences to his family.

Nick Ashton, 28/04/2008 11:04

Humph has been a companion to my enthusiasm for jazz all my adult life, firstly by seeing him play, starting in the 70's mostly at the 100 club, and through the 'Best of Jazz' on radio which both entertained and widened my interests in jazz. I now feel privileged to have seen Humph play at Barnes on March 18th which must have been one of this last gigs. Understandably the trumpet playing might not have been so strong that evening but the wit was on top form and the band itself outstanding as usual. A great leader and enhancer of other lives. With gratitiude and love.

David Dale, 28/04/2008 11:01

Bye Humph, and thank you for all the music, wisdpm and silliness

Laura Greenaway, 28/04/2008 10:57

Thank you for many hours of pleasure Humph,you will be missed by me and a lot of my friends who have got pleasure either from your music or I.S.I.H.A.C,or in my case,both! R.I.P Humph.

Phil Heminsley, 28/04/2008 10:55

Rest in peace Humph you gave me years of laughter and will be really missed

Ray Hamza, 28/04/2008 10:53

Humph was a true great. I once saw him perform at a concert in Fowey, where he announced - I would like to introduce you to one of the top 6 female jazz singers in the world. I can't remember the names of the other 5, but I would like to introduce Stacey Kent' What an amazing evening that was. The last time we saw Humph was doing a live ISIHAC at Plymouth in March - pure Humph. We will all miss him.

Alan Dibb, 28/04/2008 10:51

Thanks Humph for making me laugh out loud since 1972.

Stuart Beaumont, 28/04/2008 10:50

Thank you so much Humph for the hours of pleasure you gave while presenting Clue. A unique talent who will be so missed.

Kelvin Moon, 28/04/2008 10:49

I'll count myself lucky if I live a life .00001% as rich as yours was. Rest in peace.

Caimin, 28/04/2008 10:49

As a recent convert to I'm sorry I Haven't a clue I was deeply saddened to hear of Humph's passing. I was extremely lucky to see him live at the ISIHAC stage show in Plymouth a few weeks back. Best wishes to his family.

Stewart Ennew, 28/04/2008 10:47

RIP Humph; with gratitude for many years of laughter.

Martin Clarke, 28/04/2008 10:46

a pure genius of comedy - jazz and living life

Gerry Banks, 28/04/2008 10:43

So sad to hear of Humph's passing. Thanks for the music and the laughs.

Miles Jarrold, 28/04/2008 10:32

Thank you Humph for years of humour.

Alan Reid, 28/04/2008 10:24

i was brought up on radio 4 and the corner stone for me was the comedy that swas on before the archers, of that comedy that sttod out that made me laugh more than anything was i'm sorry i havent a clue. the dead pan timing, the uinnuendo, were all brillaiantly handeled by the master in the chair, humph!! i was lucky enought o got and see the aniversry show recorded a few years back with my dad who has the same sense of humour as me and we both went to the recent show at hammersmith where we eagerily joinebned in on kazoo.. i am so glad i went to that now to of seen one of the greats.. i have only found out about humphs passing this monday morning havig been away all weekend...his passing fills me with sadness but the happiness he brought me and millions of others will never be lost thank you humph for the best laughter...mornigton crescent james

James Lane, 28/04/2008 10:23

We will all miss Humph so very much both for his wonderful music and dry humour. Sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.

Valerie Cornish, 28/04/2008 10:19