I was shocked to learn today that one of my favorite Contemporary Smooth Jazz guitarists (and former NBA star), Waymon Tisdale, passed away. He was just 44.

He lost a lower leg to cancer, but I had thought he was back to good health, since he made many subsequent public appearances.

It is a sad day.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaab/news?slug=ap-obit-tisdale&prov=ap&type=lgns 

Sadly, his latest release is, IMHO, his best...

http://www.imeem.com/jazzmusic5/music/x6b8l0Uk/wayman-tisdale-rebound/ 

DD™

rip

Great musician.

I can't say I listened to his music, but he played some fine basketball.... he will be all over the news here in Oklahoma I'm sure...

Definitely one of my favorite smooth jazz artists.

Wow! And I was just listening to Hang Time by Wayman. RIP.

Used to go watch him play ball all the time here in Sac. Loved his music as well. Nicest guy you'll ever meet.

Definitely gone way too early. I was also shocked when I heard this earlier today.

Never saw him play ball, but I have a ton of his songs on my computer.

RIP

I liked the tribute given to him by Bobby Knight.

I remembered when he played for the Suns. He always had that big warm smile... I missed him when he left Phoenix.

RIP. God Bless his family.