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  dvdmike (dvdmike) 5-Doyen Username: dvdmike Post Number: 390 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 4.158.69.93 |
This morning I got an e-mail from Tom Tom MMLXXXIV informing me that trombonist Louis Satterfield passed away in his home town of Chicago this morning. He did not specify the cause of death or Mr. Satterfield's age. Louis Satterfield played bass on a number of '60s Chicago soul hits such as "Rescue Me" by Fontella Bass and many others. He was also a notable trombonist and was a member of Earth, Wind & Fire for many years as well as The Phenix Horns. As more information becomes available, I will post it here. I will miss you, Lui Lui. | ||
Chi Drummer (chidrummer) 5-Doyen Username: chidrummer Post Number: 210 Registered: 5-2004 Posted From: 67.173.159.156 |
Sorry to hear about the passing of such a notable musician. He will be missed. | ||
Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 6-Zenith Username: juicefree20 Post Number: 2529 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.46.184.162 |
Not again!!!  I'm sorry to hear this news. Lord knows that I grew up listening to Louis & his grooves. I send my heartfelt condolences to his family & loved ones. R.I.P. | ||
Milli Vanilli (millie) 3-Pundit Username: millie Post Number: 59 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 68.62.7.219 |
Hey Juice, Was Louis Satterfield any relation to Esther Satterfield? She recorded an album with Chuck Mangione in 1975 called "Land of Make Believe." Millie | ||
Destruction (destruction) 6-Zenith Username: destruction Post Number: 440 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 199.173.225.21 |
What a talent...what a shame. ...and here's the irony http://216.127.80.118/~admin27 /cgi-bin/adf/discus.cgi?pg=nex t&topic=2&page=10906 | ||
douglasm (douglasm) 5-Doyen Username: douglasm Post Number: 181 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.118.222.193 |
I still maintain that was one of the best constructed recordings I've ever heard. RIP sir. and thank you. doug | ||
Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 6-Zenith Username: juicefree20 Post Number: 2536 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.46.184.162 |
Hi Milli, I'll check that out for you. I think that DVDMIKE, Kdubya, Don or SDF might have a better idea. So far, I see no mention of them being related during my searches. Perhaps my Robert Pruter books can give me an answer. Mr Satterfields bass performance on rescue me made the much discussed, "100 Greatest Rock Bass Performances" list. He also played bass on Billy Stewarts' version of "Summertime". Link: http://www.digitaldreamdoor.co m/pages/best_bassperf.html | ||
Linda Di. (linda_di_fsg) 5-Doyen Username: linda_di_fsg Post Number: 222 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 66.67.198.38 |
One of the vocalists working with Mary Wilson is a Satterfield. I understand she's from a musical background with family in Chicago. I asked her if she was related to Esther Satterfield (I'm from Rochester where Esther's from, Chuck Mangione too). (Message edited by linda di fsg on September 27, 2004) | ||
dvdmike (dvdmike) 5-Doyen Username: dvdmike Post Number: 391 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 4.158.69.194 |
Lui Lui was not related to Esther | ||
Milli Vanilli (millie) 3-Pundit Username: millie Post Number: 60 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 68.62.7.219 |
Linda Di, Thanks for clearing that up. Now tell me more about Mary Wilson and Esther Satterfield. I'm sure she would be a welcome addition to whatever Mary is working on because she's a very talented vocalist. Millie | ||
Charise (mistrivia1) 6-Zenith Username: mistrivia1 Post Number: 601 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 198.81.26.46 |
I just posted on Lalomie, now this :Again Condolences and Prayers to his loved ones. We still got his gift of music as the finished product  | ||
Don (don) 6-Zenith Username: don Post Number: 930 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.75.56.119 |
I'm so sorry of learning this we are losing so many in the world of music. I'm truly sorry to hear of your friend Louis Satterfield Mike, my condolences, and Mr. Satterfield was one of my favorite musicians. | ||
Linda Di. (linda_di_fsg) 5-Doyen Username: linda_di_fsg Post Number: 225 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 66.67.198.38 |
Milli -- Sorry for the confusion. Esther is not working with Mary Wilson. Esther is a vocalist who was very popular here regionally (Rochester) and worked with Chuck Mangione. The young lady working with Mary is Damia (sp??) Satterfield. I believe she is related to Louis, but not sure. | ||
Milli Vanilli (millie) 3-Pundit Username: millie Post Number: 61 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 68.62.7.219 |
Thanks, Linda Di. Condolences to Mr. Satterfield's family and may he RIP. Millie | ||
motesartsound (uncle_derrald) 2-Debutant Username: uncle_derrald Post Number: 21 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 67.123.188.107 |
I just heard the news of Satterfield's passing just a few minutes ago as I am listening to "In The Soul Kitchen" (radio streaming) on KUSF.ORG, so I had to do a double check here. It isin't posted on soulwalking.co.uk yet as I make this message. dlm | ||
isaiah imani (isaiah) 4-Laureate Username: isaiah Post Number: 106 Registered: 8-2004 Posted From: 216.148.244.70 |
Whew Lawd, this was one outstanding musician, whose personal credits will tower up into the heavens to which his mighty soul will rest... Taught Maurice the Kalimba, Kalimba sings a message to youuuuu!!! And taught Verdine the bass, so he could get busy on his own TROMBONE!!! Time to rest, brother, time to rest...(God Bless!) Peace! Isaiah | ||
bigdaddyg2k4 (bigdaddyg2k4) 4-Laureate Username: bigdaddyg2k4 Post Number: 96 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 205.138.54.201 |
A good reason why I love EWF soooo much. May he rest in peace. Perhaps he will meet his partner Don Myrick in heaven and play for the angels forever and ever....... | ||
dvdmike (dvdmike) 5-Doyen Username: dvdmike Post Number: 394 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 4.158.78.15 |
Louis Satterfield's memorial service will be held at Mercy Hospital in Chicago on Monday, October 4 at 6:00 PM. I don't remember the name of the room, you'll have to call the hospital at 312-567-2000. The address is 2525 S. Michigan Ave. I could not find out how he died, only that he suffered from various illnesses. He was 67 years old. | ||
Don (don) 6-Zenith Username: don Post Number: 954 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.75.57.202 |
I know where that is Mike I'm gonna try and swing by there, ok? Don | ||
Kevin Goins - KevGo (kevgo) 5-Doyen Username: kevgo Post Number: 204 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 64.33.204.11 |
dvdmike: Thanks for posting this info regarding Louis Satterfield. When the late Roquel Billy Davis was finally able to construct a studio band for Chess Records a la the Funk Brothers, he hired Louis on bass. Louis in turn recommended drummer Maurice White, who was working as a studio musician for Vee Jay Records. And what a hell of a band, just to name a few.... Louis Satterfield - bass (deceased) Gerald Sims - guitar Maurice White - drums Leonard Caston - keyboards Burgess Gardner, Paul Serrano - trumpet George "Paco" Patterson - alto sax (deceased) Charles Stepney - vibes (deceased) Louis was also the founder of the Pharoahs, the predecessors to the Phoenix Horns. Kevin Goins - KevGo | ||
Kevin Goins - KevGo (kevgo) 5-Doyen Username: kevgo Post Number: 208 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 64.33.204.11 |
Millie: Esther Satterfield is a wonderful singer who is best known for her work with jazzman Chuck Mangione as my homegirl Linda Di indicated. Her style is similar to Dionne Warwick circa 1968-70. Esther started singing with Chuck in 1971 for his "Together/Freddie's Walkin'" concert with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. Two years later Esther was the featured vocalist on Chuck's live disc "Land Of Make Believe" (recorded in Canada) and made an appearance on Chuck's A&M debut album "Chase The Clouds Away" ("Land Of Make Believer" and "Together" were released prior on Mercury Records). Esther's fine singing can be heard on the following songs - "Soft" (from Chase The Clouds Away) "Look To The Children" and "Freddie's Walkin" (from Together) "Lullaby For Nancy Carol", "As Long As We're Together" (released as a single) and "Land Of Make Believe" (from Land of Make Believe). Kevin Goins - KevGo | ||
Blue Magic/Tammi Terrell (byron_woods) 1-Arriviste Username: byron_woods Post Number: 7 Registered: 5-2004 Posted From: 64.12.116.138 |
Louis will be missed! Back in the day Louis taught my brother in law The Late great Terry Batchman how to groove that bass.Terry went on to play Bass on "Love Jones",The Brighter Side Of Darkness, "Ain't Understanding Mellow",Jerry Butler and Brenda Lee Eager,"Leaving Me", The Independents, etc. Terry was a major part of "The Chicago Sound" through Louis. Man, Bro Louis was real Cool! R.I.P. Peace, Byron Woods and the members of The Batchman family: Pamala(Tashee)Batchman Arlene Batchman Abby Batchman | ||
dvdmike (dvdmike) 5-Doyen Username: dvdmike Post Number: 396 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.208.234.85 |
I guess I'll see some of you locals at Louis's memorial service this evening | ||
dvdmike (dvdmike) 5-Doyen Username: dvdmike Post Number: 397 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.208.234.85 |
Louis Satterfield's memorial service will be held from 5:00 to 10:00 PM this evening in the 2nd floor Auditorium at Mercy Hospital. |
