Re: [Harp-L] Doug Randell

["Michael Polesky" <m.polesky@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi All,

I can't say how shocked and saddend I am about the news of Doug Randell's 
passing.  Doug was a tremendous human being.  Of the hundreds of wonderful 
people I have met through various harmonica organizations he still stood 
out.

Doug is mainly known for his diatonic playing.  However, it might not be 
known that Doug was a veteran of harmonica bands from his very early days. 
He played chromatic equally as well as diatonic and was familiar with all of 
the great harmonica arrangements.  He would never cease to amaze me by 
pulling out intricate melodies and passages on his chromatic for me.

Doug's knowledge of the harmonica world was extensive.  He took pains over 
the years to meet and get to know all of the players that crossed his path. 
He got all the recordings and learned as many of the tunes as possible.  He 
was both a well known player in Chicago and a frequent visitor to support 
other harmonica players.  He was a good friend to all.

I don't know if there are any recordings of Doug's playing, but there should 
be.  This is a tragic loss to us all.  I will cherish his memory.

Michael Polesky