By adamg on Sat., 9/17/2022 - 3:34 pm
GBH reports the death this morning of Eric Jackson, host of "Eric in the Evenings," who had broadcast jazz in Boston for more than 50 years.
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A wonderful soul
By Matt Kramer
Sat, 09/17/2022 - 4:08pm
I loved everything about Eric in the Evening- his calming voice and the rhythmic way he spoke. I always felt I was sitting down with a friend who was steeped in knowledge who was sharing it with me.
A legend
By MassMouse
Sat, 09/17/2022 - 9:34pm
May he rest well
A half century on radio.
By mediagenic
Sun, 09/18/2022 - 2:15am
He supported the early careers of the major talent on international stages today. He hit the clubs to hear new artists and had a really good ear. He was always a calming presence as I. remember when I worked with him. Now we're all wondering if GBH is going to preserve his legacy. He's going to be a loss to our music culture here in Boston.
Absolutely loved Eric in the
By Don't Panic
Mon, 09/19/2022 - 1:52am
Absolutely loved Eric in the evening!
He wasn't just a Jazz man though. It was through his show that I learned about Beau Jocque and the Zydeco Hi-Rollers. Until then I had no idea that Cajun music was an actual genre on its own. I thought it was just lumped in as folk music: Only heard on the bayous and on the occasional movie soundtrack set in the Louisiana Bayou.
very sad
By deselby
Mon, 09/19/2022 - 8:43am
one of the mainstays of Boston radio. I had the privilege of meeting him back in the 80s
I'll never forget one night
By Scratchie
Mon, 09/19/2022 - 8:54am
I'll never forget one night at Berklee, after Jackson had introduced Chelsea native Chick Corea, Chick came out and ribbed Eric for a few minutes, like "Does anyone actually understand what he's saying?" and then did a perfect imitation of Eric's voice ("").
In all seriousness, he was a legend, for good reason, and I hope he and Chick are sharing another laugh right now.
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