In Memoriam: Gordon Goodwin
(30 Dec 1954 – 8 Dec 2025)
Dearest friends,
Once again, I am brought to tears writing my thoughts about the passing of another extraordinary, talented human being who was my dear friend, Gordon Goodwin. He was truly a beacon of light and love. His music will live on forever in our hearts.
To his beautiful wife, Vangie, his family, and the amazing Big Phat Band, all of us at ASMAC are sending our heartfelt sympathy to you.
I deeply believe that Gordon’s soul and spirit will continue to shine through all of us who knew him and loved him throughout the years.
—Gayle Levant, ASMAC President
- A Concert & Fundraiser to Honor the Legacy of Gordon Goodwin will be happening on Tuesday 30 December 2025, 7:30pm PST, at the Kavli Theater, Bank of America Performing Arts Center (BAPAC), 2100 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362.
- Featuring Vangie Gunn, Eric Marienthal, and Wayne Bergeron with special guests Patti Austin, Take 6, Lee Ritenour, and Eddie Daniels.
- In partnership with CancerBlows: The Ryan Anthony Foundation.
- Watch some of the past ASMAC events that Gordon has been involved with, including:
- Big Band Hang featuring Gordon Goodwin, hosted by Scott Healy, 28 October 2020 (photo is from that event).
- The Music of Sammy Nestico presented by Kim Richmond, featuring Gordon Goodwin and Scott Whitfield, 29 January 2022.
- Big Band Blab Luncheon, featuring John Clayton, Bernie Dresel, Scott Healy, Bill Holman, Kim Richmond, Gordon Goodwin and Duane Tatro – with special guests Paul Hefti, Devyn Rush. 30 May 2018.
- Listen to Gordon Goodwin’s ASMAC Luncheon from 2008 and read a summary of the luncheon by Jeannie Gayle Pool.
- Gordon generously agreed to be a mentor during our inaugural Mentorship Program in 2024.
- For a limited time, until early January 2026, we’re making the following Gordon Goodwin Masterclass videos available for free to ASMAC members:
