I learned yesterday that my friend Mike Meddings passed away.  Mike
was an amazing person on so many levels,  and it was my good fortune
to call him my friend.  As I learn more, I will share the information.

For those of you who may not know of his passion, here is his web site:
http://www.doctorjazz.co.uk/ 

Alan Wallace

 [ A brief message at the web site says, "It is with great sadness
 [ that I have to inform everyone that, after a rapid but short
 [ illness, Mike Meddings passed away in the early hours of Sunday,
 [ 30th June 2013. (1939-2013)"  A short biography is at
 [ http://www.doctorjazz.co.uk/page14.html#mikemd  -- Robbie