JOE TEMPERLEY

Early day motion 14, tabled 18 May 2016 by Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party). Signed by 28 members.

That this House expresses sadness at the death of the legendary Scottish saxophonist Joe Temperley, who passed away on 11 May 2016; notes that Mr Temperley was born in Lochgelly, Fife, in 1929, and rose to prominence in the UK as a member of Humphrey Lyttelton's band in the 1950s; further notes that he travelled to New York in the 1960s where he performed and recorded with many of the most popular American jazz musicians of the time; acknowledges that he also performed on Broadway, released several albums and received many film soundtrack credits; praises Mr Temperley for his contribution to music; and hopes that he will be remembered by future generations as one of the most respected and influential jazz artists of the 20th century.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 23, DUP 1, Independent 1, Labour 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Plaid Cymru 1.