Making new friends and visiting new places are the spices of life. With a connection to the west coast, Susan Woollam agreed to welcome me to her farm roughly halfway between Ottawa and Toronto. The drive to Havelock was dedicated to listening to the Hugh Fraser’s music with the legendary Vancouver Ensemble of Jazz Improvisations. (VEJI),

With my heart full of gratitude for the time I shared with the wonderful musician and friend Hugh Frazer, yesterday marked his return to spirit. He was one of the most dynamic and energetic jazz musicians I had the pleasure of hearing and worked with.

A true legend, leader, bigger than life all around beautiful person. Judging by the many tributes on Facebook and the press, he had an incredible ease with people, always supportive and encouraging. He fought his battle with cancer valiantly and with great courage, playing on despite his body being ravaged by this terrible disease. Today I dedicate my performance to his memory. Long live HUGE FRASER!