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Jazz Organist Bobby (Robert) Forrester Died

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Jazz Organist Bobby Forrester who backed up such soul blues singers as Ruth Brown died.

Bobby Forester was a great organist who could play for any vocalists, and get down on the blues. At this time I only have the following information:

Leo F. Kearns Funeral Home
6140 Woodhaven Boulevard
Rego Park, New York 11374
(718) 441-3300

Call the funeral home for body viewing and details. This news posted on Tuesday 11/26/02 by Hank Johnson,pianist.

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