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PROBLEMI PER CLARK TERRY

"Clark Terry, è uno dei più grandi innovatori in campo musicale, ed è celebrato per il suo virtuosismo tecnico, il liricismo ritmico, e l'impeccabile "buon gusto". Combinando queste doti con una presenza scenica da attore, Clark è un cantastorie che affascina gli spettatori raccontando loro storie musicali palpitanti, coinvolgenti e ricche di suspense. ". (Chuk Berg)

Terry sta per compiere 91 anni (14 dicembre) ma i problemi di salute che lo assillano non renderanno felice questo compleanno. 

Attalmente è ricoverato in ospedale in attesa di subire ( o forse è già avvenuto) un intervento chirurgico per l'amputazione di una gamba reso necessario dal progredire del diabete che ha minato anche la vista del grande trombettista.

Sul suo sito c'è anche un blog curato e ricco di notizie, questo l'ultimo post con le notizie sullo stato di salute.

Please Pray With Strong Faith

After many serious health challenges recently, Dr. Simmie Armstrong said, “Clark, we saved your finger two years ago, and this time we tried our best to save your leg. I’m so sorry that things didn’t work in our favor again.” When Clark talked with me about the decision that he was facing, he said, “Don’t worry. Just because you lose your leg, it doesn’t mean you’ll lose your life.” He is a phenomenal fighter in the truest sense.

I asked him if he’d developed his strong survival instinct from learning how to box when he was a young boy. He responded with, “Yes, you could say that.” He talked about the thrill of victory in the boxing ring and how it gave him courage to face many obstacles in his life.

We discussed one of his favorite Duke Ellington principles – “There are two rules in life: Rule #1 is – don’t quit. Rule #2 is – don’t forget rule #1.” Clark said, “I believe that you can’t afford to quit. You have to keep on keepin’ on.” So, on Wednesday morning, after spending time with family and friends, vascular surgeon Heather LeBlanc amputated Clark’s right leg. That afternoon, she said, “The surgery went well. We’re going to put him in the intensive care unit for twenty-four hours to keep a close watch, considering his age and health status.” I’ll do my best to keep you all informed. In the meantime, please pray with strong faith that God will heal Clark.

Blessings and love, Gwen

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Link:

http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clark_Terry