Sad news

[fanglord2]

Word is just getting around singer circles that Gene Puerling passed away earlier this week. Probably the greatest a cappella vocal jazz arranger ever - founder of the groups the Hi-Los and the Singers Unlimited.
Strangely unable to find any info about his passing. He will be missed.

Comments

[jazzolog]

Incredibly there still are no obits at Google News. A couple blogs like yours are picking it up, and I broke the news at mine and posted it at the All About Jazz forum. I received this message last evening from Michele Weir

Gene Puerling

[anonymous]

I have loved the Hi-Lo's since I was 6 or 7 years old (am now 56).

The Hi-Lo's were the swingingest, cleverest, most musical vocal group ever (forget the Four Freshmen).

On behalf of my Mum (now deceased), Doris Dale, and myself ... GOD BLESS YOU GENE and may others have the courage to take the more exciting, challenging musical paths you've shown us.

Gary Dale