We hate posting news like this because it is always with great sadness and we also generally like to keep things positive on The Deli sites. But we had to acknowledge that Philly native and jazz/soul/blues great Trudy Pitts passed away yesterday. She was known for championing the Hammond B3 organ, and performed alongside jazz icons like John Coltrane and Albert “Tootie” Heath. She was also the first jazz musician to play the Kimmel Center’s 7000 pipe organ. Our condolences go out to her family and fans, especially to her husband, long time friend and drummer Bill “Mr. C” Carney. – The Deli Staff
Update: The Carney family is working on raising funds for Trudy Pitts’ memorial service. They just released four of her last recorded tracks which happen to be Christmas tunes available for download here, and your donation will go directly to The Carney family for her memorial funds. We know a lot of musicians and music lovers check out this site. Please help one of your own. Thank you.