Our dear friend and much loved New Mexico jazz luminary, woodwind maestro Arlen Asher passed away this past Friday, October 2, 2020. The consummate gentleman, teacher , musical treasure and all around gem of a human being, Arlen will be greatly missed by all of us at Outpost and the entire community. For a wonderful tribute and history about Arlen, visit Mark Weber’s Jazz For Mostly story as well as Mel Minter’s Musically Speaking.
And enjoy the greatness and sweetness that was Arlen in the tribute video below.
RIP Arlen. We all love you and will miss you greatly.