Jazz Drummer Kalil Madi Dead: December 13, 1921 to May 20th 2007

Jazz drummer Kalil Madi died on May 20th, 2007 from an undisclosed illness. His career stretches over 3 decades. He played with Eddie and Vickie Barnes and many others. In recent years he was a fixture at the University of the Streets on E. 7th Street in NYC. There will be a memorial for Kalil Madi on Sunday, July 8th, 2007 at 7:30 P.M. at Saint Peters Church which is located in New York City 54th Street between Lexington and 3rd Avenues.

A memorial fund also has been set up for Kalil Madi. People wishing to contribute to this fund may send checks or money orders to the order of: University of the Streets Att: “Kalil Madi Memorial Fund" 130 East 7th Street, New York, New York 10009 For more information: Richard Clements (212) 533-2569 Bertha Hope (212) 678-4433 or Roanna Judelson (212) 777-2947

He will be missed by the many people's lives he touched. Kalil Madi was a fine jazz drummer known for his work with small groups, vocal groups, and club gigs.