wayman tisdale...

I was saddened to read that he passed away @ 44 from cancer.

Sure he was a great basketball player, but Tisdale was really more known to the jazz loving public as an accomplished musician. Wayman was a talented bass guitarist. I have one of his cds. I love his rendition of Earth, Wind & Fire's "Can't Hide Love."

I talked to him about twenty years ago @ the Oakland Coliseum and he commented on my North Beach Leather basketball jacket. Tisdale seemed like a very nice guy.

I'll make sure to listen to his music on my iTouch in honor of a talented man who not only prospered in the NBA, but also in the music world.

May he rest in peace...