I can't stop crying.
Very sad news:Two years ago I wrote a long appreciation of Haden, his music, and his powerfully progressive politics. I've put it below the fold.
It is with deep sorrow that we announce that Charlie Haden, born August 6, 1937 in Shenandoah, Iowa, passed away today at 10:11 Pacific time in Los Angeles after a prolonged illness. Ruth Cameron, his wife of 30 years, and his children Josh Haden, Tanya Haden, Rachel Haden and Petra Haden were all by his side.The legendary bassist was 76, and for the last few years had been suffering from the effects of post-polio syndrome. Haden, who performed in Confederation Park in 2008 with his Quartet West band, had been considerably weakened since 2011 – almost unable to swallow, and definitely unable to perform.
Goodbye, Charlie. The world is a better place because you were in it.