dazzjazz Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 It is with much sadness I wish to inform the forum of the passing on January 20th of my friend and fellow Australian Andy Cutting, known on this forum as Aussie_Chicago. Andy was a life-long musician, playing percussion and keyboards, and especially enthusiastic about the Hammond B3. He also worked as a Chicago firefighter at Skokie. Andy and I met via this forum when I posted about travelling to the USA for one of my research trips. He generously offered to host me and that’s exactly what happened! We had a great time in Chicago and we did a lot of Hammond-centric things, including hearing Chris Foreman and having a lesson with him. I was happy to be able to return the favour when he and his lovely Karla stayed with us on a trip to Australia. I am constantly amazed when I make good friendships via the internet, and Andy was one of the best. Although we are from the same country, it took this forum to bring us together. We were often in contact about music, gear and supporting each other through life’s challenges. I miss him already in a big way. sincerely, Darren 5 5 Quote www.dazzjazz.com PhD in Jazz Organ Improvisation. BMus (Hons) Jazz Piano. my YouTube is Jazz Organ Bites 1961 A100.Leslie 45 & 122. MAG P-2 Organ. Kawai K300J. Yamaha CP4. Moog Matriarch. KIWI-8P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Wright Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Very sad to hear this Darren. Rest in Peace Andy. 1 Quote "I cried when I wrote this song Sue me if I play too long" Walter Becker Donald Fagan 1977 Deacon Blues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yannis D Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Very sad. May he rest in peace .. 1 Quote Be grateful for what you've got - a Nord, a laptop and two hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorSilver Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 That was unexpectedly sad. My condolences, Darren. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Slackjawed as I am reading this, can't fn believe it. Never met him in person, I did sell him a Speakeasy Pre Amp several years ago. He was younger than me, makes it all the worse. RIP AC https://legacy.suntimes.com/us/obituaries/chicagosuntimes/name/andrew-cutting-obituary?id=38833080#:~:text=He was a firefighter and,in bands around the globe. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJUSCULE Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Sad news, Andy's posts here always exuded joy. RIP. 1 Quote Eric Website Gear page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfD Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Condolences to the family and friends of our departed KC brother. RIP Andy "Aussie_Chicago" Cutting. Brotha @dazzjazz, it's great that you were able to get to know and spend time with Andy in the real world. Hang in there mayne.😎 1 Quote PD "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return."--E. Ahbez "Nature Boy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drawback Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Very sad and unexpected news, and a brother gone much too soon. 1 Quote ____________________________________ Rod Here for the gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoken6 Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 I always enjoyed Andy's contributions to this forum. He left us much too young. Thanks for sharing the sad news. Cheers, Mike. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnchop Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 Awful news. Glad we have this little corner of the internet to preserve some memories. RIP Andy. 1 Quote I make software noises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outkaster Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 Oh wow that's too bad. 1 Quote "Danny, ci manchi a tutti. La E-Street Band non e' la stessa senza di te. Riposa in pace, fratello" noblevibes.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzjazz Posted January 28, 2023 Author Share Posted January 28, 2023 Thanks for the support everyone, it’s much appreciated. Quote www.dazzjazz.com PhD in Jazz Organ Improvisation. BMus (Hons) Jazz Piano. my YouTube is Jazz Organ Bites 1961 A100.Leslie 45 & 122. MAG P-2 Organ. Kawai K300J. Yamaha CP4. Moog Matriarch. KIWI-8P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Martin Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 I'm so shocked to read this. RIP Andy. So sorry @dazzjazz 1 Quote -Mike Martin Casio Mike Martin Photography Instagram Facebook The Big Picture Photography Forum on Music Player Network The opinions I post here are my own and do not represent the company I work for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursers Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 RIP Andy - I never had the pleasure of meeting him but seems like he was a great guy 1 Quote The Keyboard Chronicles Podcast Check out your fellow forumites in an Apple Music playlist Check out your fellow forumites in a Spotify playlist My Music: Stainless Fields Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 was just looking at his info stored into the contact list on my phone. Strange feeling. Don't know what to do. Guess I'll just leave it there for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 Oh man. This is a gut punch. Andy was a great human being. My condolences to his family. 1 Quote Keep it greazy! B3tles - Soul Jazz THEO - Prog Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonglow Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 Despite Chicago being in my backyard, sadly I never had the pleasure of meeting him. We exchanged PMs a couple of times regarding the prospect, but the timing was always off. He seemed like a genuinely nice guy. RIP brother Andy. 1 Quote "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowboyNQ Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 This is sad news. My condolences to all who knew him well. I’m sorry to say I didn’t, but I did always enjoy reading his thoughts on here. Thank you for sharing Darren. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 What a bummer. He seemed like a great guy, though I never got to meet him outside of this forum. Sorry, @dazzjazz. Quote "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzjazz Posted January 30, 2023 Author Share Posted January 30, 2023 5 hours ago, Joe Muscara said: What a bummer. He seemed like a great guy, though I never got to meet him outside of this forum. Sorry, @dazzjazz. Oh man, I just woke up and thought “I should message Andy”. Damn that hurts. It gets increasingly challenging to make close friends as you get older, so this hurts all the more. 1 Quote www.dazzjazz.com PhD in Jazz Organ Improvisation. BMus (Hons) Jazz Piano. my YouTube is Jazz Organ Bites 1961 A100.Leslie 45 & 122. MAG P-2 Organ. Kawai K300J. Yamaha CP4. Moog Matriarch. KIWI-8P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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