Ted gave so much to so many during his obscenely short life. He was a magnificent, preternaturally talented musician of course — but he was also very funny and warm and … well, there was just something in his nature that put him at the center of so many of the best stories, moments, and memories I have of our years sharing a space. But what I really want to say is this: I’m so grateful for the time I spent in his company, and I was truly, deeply honored to hear him play each and every night.
For all my running around trying to get
a decent pic of everybody each touring season,
every once in a while a pretty great shot would just fall into my lap.
I sometimes feel as though Ted simply willed this image
directly into my camera.
Later that summer, his parents turned up at a show in t-shirts sporting this picture.
Our warmest thoughts go out to his family, and to everyone who loved him.
Ted was my favorite of all the keyboard players that toured with SD. He had incredible touch and a beautiful sense of melody.
I love that picture as well, @Moderator: D-Mod. I've made it a point to use it whenever I make a slideshow for one of my remastered concert videos featuring Ted's playing.