Nic Le Roux

Saxophonist, Nic Le Roux passed away on Tuesday, 07 November 2006.
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On behalf of the staff and students at UCT's College of Music I extend our deepest sympathies to the family and close friends of Nic le Roux.
Nic's passing is a very sad loss for the music scene in Cape Town and the wider South Africa. Nic's music and his saxophone style embodied the true spirit of Cape Town and South African Jazz, while remaining very aware of broader international improvised music. Whilst the gentlest of personalities, his playing was fearless and sharp and revealed a creative musician of international class. His associations with the Dyers brothers, in particular, remain very memorable and he was a teacher to younger generations of musicians who became exposed to him, particularly at the Monday night jam sessions over several years. He will be sorely missed.

Paul Sedres
College of Music, UCT
Fine Music Radio
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Yes, Nic will be missed. His input to music in South Africa extends far beyond playing standards. Nic was an amazing composer and creative force. Let's not forget his compositions. They deserve to be played in years to come. Rest in peace, Noekies.

Anonymous
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On behalf of myself and a lot of Norwegian jazz friends and musicians, I would like to express our deep sadness on receiving the news about Nic.
I knew him as a brilliant musician and a warmhearted person, always making music with his heart.
He will be missed and remembered...

Regards ; Arne Hiorth
(Norway)
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a bright soul,
a friend and
a great inspiration.
his spirit will always be alive through his music and sound.

"like a rainbow,
fading in the twinkling of an eye,
gone too soon."

I will never forget you,nic .

sahrin rezai
(germany)
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Paying tribute to Nic Le Roux at the Monday Night Jam at Swingers, 13 November 2006.








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