Messages page 59 - - Humphrey Lyttelton

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So sorry to hear the sad news of Humphs death last night, it feels like the end of an era. But great thanks to a wonderful man who has given us so much joy with the many tips, over 30 something years to ISIHAC recordings. Thanks Humph, you will be very sadly missed.

F.J. Hutchinson, 27/04/2008 00:36

Humph, I have listened to you for hours and hours. Your wise, laconic, sarcastic wit has been a source of enjoyment and sanity for me. The world needs more Humphs. You influence has reached Australia - where I live. You are irreplacable. A part of my life has died. Steve Adcock Adelaide, South Australia

Steve Adcock, 27/04/2008 00:32

I'm not usually for this sort of thing but I must leave somewhere a small record of just how saddened I am. He was one of those exceptional people you hoped would be around forever. Thanks Humph, for all the priceless laughter. I hope to follow your advice and always keep hold of the silliness. -Paul.

Paul Millen, 27/04/2008 00:31

I have been an admirer of Humphrey Lyttleton since the late 1940s. I respect him as a jazz musician and also for the enormous contribution he has made during the past 60 years to the British jazz scene. I was priviledged to here him in concert with his band in Barton on Humber about two years ago. He performed in the towns beautiful parish church on a wonderful summer's evening. It was magical. It was quite obvious that night how much the younger musicians in his band repected him and how much he encouraged them. I have listened for years to his programme of jazz records on radio and was quite saddened recently when he retired. Monday nights have not been the same since for me. Thank you Humph. for all the pleasure and joy you have brought into my life over many many years. I shall miss you very much.

David Peers, 27/04/2008 00:22

Very sad to hear the news about Humph's death. RIP

Tomas BöRjeson, 27/04/2008 00:20

You will be missed, Humph. Rest in Peace Neil

Neil Mason, 27/04/2008 00:14

I saw him in the fifties in the club in Oxford Street & most recently when he came to King's Lynn. I just thought he would be part of my life for ever & indeed, he will be. A great jazzman, we shall miss him

Leslie Strudwick, 27/04/2008 00:12

My Mum and Dad saw him in the forties at the 100 Club (I think), he was a part of my growing up with jazz life in the 50's and 60's and then there was the wonderful 'sorry I haven't a clue' which I listened to with my family. What a lot he did with life! If ever there was a national treasure!

Lorraine Tillett, 27/04/2008 00:08

Loved the man ... "I'm sorry I haven't a clue" ... has been so special to me for years ...! Will miss you Humph ...! Love and peace, Col.

Colin Worcester, 27/04/2008 00:06

Thanks for the many hours of joy and laughter.

Paul Van Der Hart, 27/04/2008 00:03

Our kids (13 and 15) learned about comedy from 'Clue' (although they're already unreconstructed 'Goodies' fans), and my husband was reared on Humph's 'Best of Jazz' programme. We had a bad feeling when we learned Humph was due for surgery. Now we feel a dearly loved family member has passed on. Our love and best wishes go to all who loved Humph as we came to do.

Netz, 26/04/2008 23:58

Thanks Humph; you gave me so much pleasure. Not only watching your band, but your Sounds of Jazz broadcasts will be sorely missed as will the ISIHAC performances which were priceless. I feel part of our cultural existance has ebbed away. I will remember you with much affection. I hope you are now re-united with your wife, Satchmo and all your other friends. Thank you, Alan

Alan, 26/04/2008 23:53

So very, very sorry to hear of Humphrey's passing. I always enjoyed ...Clue, Humphrey's understated wit was always right up my street. Half past six on Radio4 will have a big hole to fill now, how sad. Another true legend lost. :-(

Dave Gillman, 26/04/2008 23:49

So as the cricket ball of destiny strikes the box of fate and the embrocation of hope is applied to the delicate bruise of infinity, it's time to say goodbye. Thanks, Humph. And happy condolences to all the good people of Lyttleton. Dai Jones, Felixstowe

Dai Jones, 26/04/2008 23:48

Very sadly missed already. Simpathy to his family but he was a great entertainer to be proud of and will still be heard for years to come.

Bill, 26/04/2008 23:37

I would just like to send my condolences to all of Humph's family and many friends on this sad day. Thank you Humph for the happiness you brought to so many people through your music and great sense of humour. What will we do without this great man? I am sorry I haven't a clue.

David Dwyer, 26/04/2008 23:34

Humph's unique piece of this mind boggling Cosmic Jigsaw we call 'life', has left us with fond memories of a multi-talented affable jazz icon, with a wickedly sharp humour, perceptive judge of character, and master of the 'treble' entendre. His dulcet tone, inherent enthusiastic dedication, and masterful presentation skills, admirably qualified him for his longstanding, hugely successful career in broadcasting. The sucess of his enjoyable, informative, and addictive jazz hour programmes has helped wile away many happy hours by the radio set, while his subsequent inspirational panel game "I'm sorry, I haven't a clue"is argueably the funniest show ever, and a classic for all time (the delectable Samantha will be sought for ever more). Humph's educated wit and unique mainstream jazz style will be cherished in the archive of time by all of us who have been privaledged to witness or listen to his band, and panel performances. I myself, also feel lucky to have been given a signed copy of his latest book, in which he generously referred to my undoubtedly misplaced capabilities as an aspiring enthusiast of the harmonica, the identical model of the chromatic Honer which he also owned and grappled with in his early days. It is precisely this kind of thoughtfulness and generosity of spirit for which I will remember his 'special' piece of the Cosmic jigsaw. mar (jrj brother-in-law)

M Raeyner, 26/04/2008 23:32

Saw 'clue' at the Festival Theatre in Edinburgh last month - a great way to remember a great wit. Irreplacable.

Leslie Smith, 26/04/2008 23:29

What an amazing life and what great joy he brought to so many people. I adored his hosting of "I'm Sorry..". On many occasions I must have looked like a madman driving along howling out loud. What a wonderfully intelligent, witty and above all filthy mind!

Scott Barton, 26/04/2008 23:28

Thank you for all the laughs and for so much more. Every time we came to see you, and Graeme, Barry, Tim (and guest!), and of course, Samantha, I'm sure it put wrinkles on us just for laughing. For all the fun and laughter, we thank-you, we will never forget you, all our love, ('.....we're going for a walk, later'), Paul & Dee

Paul Horner, 26/04/2008 23:26