A Jazz Giant Passes: James Moody, 1925-2010
James Moody, an international jazz star since 1949 and a San Diego resident since 1989, has played his last refrain. An acclaimed saxophonist, flutist, composer and band leader for 60 of his 85 years, Mr. Moody died Thursday at 1:07 p.m. at the San Diego Hospice, according to his wife, San Diego Realtor Linda McGowan Moody, who was by his side. His death came after a 10-month battle with pancreatic cancer.
“He couldn't have gone more peacefully," said Mrs. Moody, who on Monday had her husband moved from their San Carlos home to the San Diego Hospice.
“He couldn't have gone more peacefully," said Mrs. Moody, who on Monday had her husband moved from their San Carlos home to the San Diego Hospice.
