Dick Heckstall-Smith, the "King" of British blues saxophone and long-time friend and mentor of Jack Bruce, passed away last night in a London hospital.  See Jack's Diary for a personal message and eulogy from Jack.  Dick appeared on numerous recordings with Jack, including the Graham Bond Organisation albums and Jack's solo records, Things We Like and Cities of the Heart.  Just months ago Dick published an autobiography and musical history (see entry below on 26.09.04).  He will be sorely missed.