Sanfilippo Foundation - Organist Jim Riggs - Tribute

Organist Jim Riggs passed recently. We honor his immense talent and his kind friendship with the Sanfilippo family, with a selection of his music from our Wurlitzwer player system (Uniflex).
Autumn in New York, by Jim Riggs.

[@TheBaritoneCrooner]

A dreamy arrangement of an iconic song! 😉❤️🎶

[@johnnyjames7139]

I have been involved with theatre organ since 1969. Jim's passing has been difficult for me.

[@gregoryleifel1121]

We hope our tribute video of Jim's performance gives you a bit of comfort in processing your loss of your friend and colleague.

[@stuartjameson606]

Rip to a true master of the theatre organ. My number 1 orchestral and Jazz organist of his age.

[@worldlinerai]

I'm surprised Jim passed away. I still have his recording for "Hooray for Hollywood" that he played on the Roxy Organ at the Maloof home

[@GTCGreg]

Great organist and a beautiful instrument.

[@cc213t]

Simply wonderful - thanks for posting this. I'd love to hear any further selections that Jim Riggs recorded on the Sanfilippo organ, or even a whole playlist / virtual concert of them, if the organ is otherwise sitting idle some afternoon.

[@MABHollywood]

Thanks so much for doing this, Greg, I shared it with Jim's widow Tina, and she loved it.

[@gregoryleifel1121]

Our condolences to Tina and the family. We have many wonderful selections from Jimnin our player system and tour guests are often treated with a listen. Jim’s playing legacy lives on.

[@Narayan_1996]

Rest in peace, Jim Riggs... God bless your family in mourning...