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In memoriam: Barry Charles Block

I am sorry to have to inform you that Barry died on Friday morning april 21, five days after his 69th birthday, which he spent in relative happiness with two fair ladies in his bed, himself prudently seated in a chair beside them, watching a film, nodding off occasionally with the shadow of a smile on his face.

It is a miracle how Barry, with such an edgy character, managed to endear so many people to him. Poor man. If only his mother, and the rest of the world, would have understood autism. Let’s remember his fantastic playing, his humor, his crazy comments, and, why not, his anger.

We will do so in Zaal 100, De Wittenstraat 100 in Amsterdam, on Wednesday, April 26 at 20:00 h

I suppose some, or many friends want to have a chance to say goodbye to Barry. Zaal 100 does not want coffins on the premises, understandably. So we may have to take wild measures to make it possible. Like a camper outside in a parking place. But it can create an intimate Barry-like moment for whoever feels the need for that.

This would take place somewhere between 15:30 and 16:45. Details will follow. After that Barry will be brought to crematorium De Nieuwe Ooster with a small group.

Please tell me if you want to say goodbye to Barry and/or join the evening celebration. In Zaal 100 the restaurant will be open. Reservation necessary, 020 6880127

Maarten Stuurman

Listen to Barry on Lonely Street with the Jan Molenaar Big Band: