The first time I met him was ten years ago at the jazz festival here in Ottawa. He was showcasing his "Jazz Wizards" group. He was a great guy and we chatted for hours about blues music and our favorites.
I met him again at an Ottawa Bluesfest event only a couple of years back and was amazed that he would remember me after our one chat years before.
A great loss as a performer, promoter and mentor to young Canadian talent.