In memory of

Boris Lee

2019

Boris (1980-2019), our jazz uncle

Vanguard, Greenwich Village, New York, USA

Passed: June 21, 2019·Vanguard, Greenwich Village, New York, USA

Added 5 months ago

Uncle Boris played stand-up bass in this club for over twenty years. He'd be on stage every Tuesday and Thursday night, half-drunk and entirely brilliant. We placed a small plaque on his usual stool, with permission of the new owners. The plaque is still there.

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  • Beautifully written. He sounds like quite a person.

    Emma, great-great-grandchild · April 29, 2026

  • Reading this with tears in my eyes. Take care.

    George, brother · April 26, 2026

  • Lovely spot you've chosen for him.

    Grace, great-grandchild · February 28, 2026

  • Beautifully written. He sounds like quite a person.

    John · February 9, 2026

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