More photos from the Jack Simpson Celebration

THE FUTURE IS HERE. Talented teenage musicians perform with Ira in the last set. Shown, from left,
are SCJS scholarship winner Joe Goldberg, Ira Sullivan, saxophonist Rich Garcia, trumpet player
Peter Smith and SCJS scholarship winner Zach Anspach on saxophone.

THE SIMPSON FAMILY is all smiles. At right, Jack's
newest grandson, Gabriel, the son of Jeff and Deborah Simpson.


Jack with WFIT's Sandy Hall. Bubba Kolb with Heidi Deleuil. Rabbitt Simmons with Johnny Powers.

 
Sampling the Courtyard's hors d'oeuvres. The cake awaits cutting.

Bill Larsen, left, wins $150 from the 50-50. At right,
Jack with his friend, jazz aficionado Porter Baxter.

Ira Sullivan is flanked by Jack and Lorraine Simpson.  Looks like they were having a good time.

A note from Jack

To the officers and members of the Space Coast Jazz Society:

To say that Sunday, July 15,2007, was a special day for me would be somewhat of an understatement. Actually it was one of the great and happiest days of my life!

I became an English jazz fan in 1940. The desire to be an American came a little later. Citizenship was obtained in 1954 and marriage to a wonderful New York girl in 1956.
Although many years were spent in the communications/electronics field (with RCA at Cape Canaveral), jazz always played a major part in my life. Other than the music itself, it was always the people of jazz, who provided me with a lot of friendship and very pleasant relationships.

Your decision to produce this 40th anniversary party as a tribute was really appreciated. I am aware of all the work involved in such an endeavor. Your support, attendance and obvious enjoyment was a delight for us to see. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

With love from

Jack and Lorraine Simpson

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