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Michael Ray Priddy
Jan 28, 1976 - Apr 24, 2025
I'm sure some people here knew him.
His last gig was bass trombone San Diego Symphony.
RIP Michael Priddy
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Doug Elliott
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RIP Michael Priddy
"I know a thing or two because I've seen a thing or two."
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Re: RIP Michael Priddy
I got to know and befriend Michael when I worked at Shires. Fascinating guy, highly unique and marvelous player.
Gabe Rice
Stephens Brass Instruments Artist
Faculty
Boston University School of Music
Kinhaven Music School Senior Session
Bass Trombonist
Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra
Vermont Symphony Orchestra
Stephens Brass Instruments Artist
Faculty
Boston University School of Music
Kinhaven Music School Senior Session
Bass Trombonist
Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra
Vermont Symphony Orchestra
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WGWTR180
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Re: RIP Michael Priddy
Anyone know cause of death?
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RustBeltBass
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Re: RIP Michael Priddy
What a tragedy. I never met Mr. Priddy but his passing felt rather close as I had followed his playing career for years.
He went to the same school I went to (years later), subbed in the same groups in the region as I did and his first full time job was the job I am currently holding.
His playing was fantastic and I wish I could have find more solo playing of his. I know the "Eaglehawk" the Albany label, which is amazing. If anyone happens to know where to find more recordings of his playing, I would love to see this.
He went to the same school I went to (years later), subbed in the same groups in the region as I did and his first full time job was the job I am currently holding.
His playing was fantastic and I wish I could have find more solo playing of his. I know the "Eaglehawk" the Albany label, which is amazing. If anyone happens to know where to find more recordings of his playing, I would love to see this.
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Jimprindle
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Re: RIP Michael Priddy
I heard Michael play in a brass quintet a year before he got the job in San Diego, one of the best Bass Trombone players I’ve ever heard.
When he got the job in San Diego, I knew many of the committee members, and they said it was no question. He was absolutely the best player for the job. I took a lesson with him and he did help my slide technique a lot.
A few times I played with him in different groups. He sounded great and we got along together quite well. About a year after he got the job I heard that he was having emotional and possibly mental issues. He took a leave of absence and his position was replaced soon after.
I really liked the guy and I am sorry for the loss to his family and to the musical community he belonged . A really nice man, a great trombonist.
When he got the job in San Diego, I knew many of the committee members, and they said it was no question. He was absolutely the best player for the job. I took a lesson with him and he did help my slide technique a lot.
A few times I played with him in different groups. He sounded great and we got along together quite well. About a year after he got the job I heard that he was having emotional and possibly mental issues. He took a leave of absence and his position was replaced soon after.
I really liked the guy and I am sorry for the loss to his family and to the musical community he belonged . A really nice man, a great trombonist.