This is a repost from Facebook. Johannes Wallman is the author.
I just received sad news that my dear colleague and friend Dr. Les Thimmig passed away yesterday. My thoughts are with his family and friends.
For 53 years, Les was an invaluable member of our UW Madison and music communities. I know much will be written about his accomplishments as a composer and performer and his impact on generations of students, but here is a lovely article from 2021 about his work and passion as a Professor of Composition, Jazz Studies and Woodwind Performance.
