This year's being cruel. After Alan and Brian, I hear that US star organist and teacher Bill Irwin has passed away.

I'm sure some of us will know him or know of him through his regular connections with the Organ and Keyboard Cavalcade magazine and festivals.

The big gig in the sky has another star name, but I'm not in any hurry for a ticket.

Thanks for your feedback Andy, he will be a big miss on cavalcade.cheers, Ray.