Hard to believe Ted’s been gone 4 years now. He’s easily the most under appreciated trumpet player in history. He never really got his due, except for the few Chase fans left who knew his value to the horn section and his vocals. RIP my friend…

Hard to believe it’s been 3 years now since Ted passed. He wanted so badly to share his music with people; it was his life. I felt privileged to know him and spend a day with him in his home, understanding his passion for sharing his gifts. Wish I’d known him personally back in the day when he helped make Chase a vibrant musical entity. Rest in peace, buddy.

Ted was an extremely hard working and gifted musician. Whether singing vocals or on his horn. I consider his vocals on the Mike A'bo tune,
"Handbags & Gladrags" to be my favorite tune of the 1970s. 
A great role model and inspiration. Now he's with Bill once again.

I miss you Ted. 

I never knew Ted, but was impacted by his music.  As a graduate of Dixie band in the 80s, we listened to the “Cool Colonels” on LP in the scool band office on Friday nights before football games, a few years later, I found my own copy at a used record store.  Ted played the very best  textbook clean Trumpet solo on “A String of Pearls” a Glenn Miller classic.

  It wasn’t until I studied trumpet later at EKU when I figured out it was that same Ted Piercefield who played on those Chase records everyone was passing around.  40 years later, I’m still just a Dixie alumni playing the trumpet actively in a local rock and roll band, and still in awe of Teds skill every time I hear his recordings.  Thanks Ted for continuing to inspire me!

I graduated from Dixie Heights High School with Ted.  The Class of 1964 is grieved at the loss of their classmate and friend.  I met Ted in the 7th grade and was in homerooms and classes with Ted all through school.  Listening to the Cool Colonels practice every day led by the legendary Roger Scheuler will never be forgotten.  Ted's tremendous talent led him to Milliken and ultimately Chase.  In addition to his musical talent, Ted was the star in our Senior Class play "Witness for the Prosecution". Another great memory is double dating with Ted for the prom our Senior year.   Although I regretfully never stayed in touch with Ted through the years it was vicariously exciting to follow his accomplishments.   The Dixie Class of 1964 extends heartfelt sympathy to Molly and the family.  Ted will always be special to us and definitely not forgotten.  Bob Rouse, Class President

































































































































































































































































































































































































































I was a big fan of Chase since 1974 Ted Piercefield was a great musician and vocalist! I had the Honor of friending Ted on face book a few years back, and enjoyed our chats He continued with His music and released His CD, Chasing my dream! He was kind enough to sign my copy. We will Miss Ted, and My Deepest Condolences go out to His Wife Molly and Family! You were loved and will be missed!

My sincere and sad condolences to Ted's friends and family. I got hooked on the Chase band's trumpet section since I was 16 years old. Never could have imagined that I would connect with one of them until Ted and I became FB friends some years ago. He was always a gentleman with me.

Ted Piercefield, lead trumpet with the Dixie Heights High School’s Cool Colonels in the 1960s has passed. Ted graduated from Dixie (Edgewood KY) in 1964 and went to Millikin University in Decatur Illinois, following his mentor, Roger Schueler. He then headed for Vegas and hooked up with Bill Chase, leader of the band Chase playing trumpet and singing. Chase went on to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The band stint ended when Bill and other members died in a plane crash. Ted was not on that flight. 

Ted’s crowning achievement while at Dixie was to play lead trumpet and solo on the Cool Colonel’s “On Tour” album, which is still listed as a jazz classic. Along with Barry Campbell (who played with Stan Kenton) and others, we would practice every Saturday at Barry’s house. We put together a Dixieland Band on a whim, and ended up winning on Harris Rosedale’s TV talent show in Cincinnati. Ted made reference to how good that band was even up to a few months ago.

Ted had a hard life, losing both his brothers years ago, and having his band, Chase, end so terribly. Ted had a warm heart and he will be missed but never forgotten. As well as in the R&R HoF, he is mentioned in an article about Roger Schueler in the Encyclopedia of Northern Kentucky.  

Prof. Gary L. Johnston
NKU, retired

I knew Ted for many many years!!! I am so very saddened to hear this. I had the pleasure of meeting Molly when they came to Mount Dora!! My thoughts and prayers are with her and his family at this difficult time! I had no idea! Was he ill?

Dear Ted, Molly and family,

                My deepest condolences,


Ted shared a lot of his music in the past 10 years with me. I’ll never forget his music that he shared with me. I was one of the first he shared Chasing my dream with me, I’ll never forget him. 

Keep safe with love from Holland 🎺🎵


I was a great fan of Ted’s music, especially from his time with Bill Chase. I was fortunate to find him on Facebook and purchase his most recent work. I was honored when he took the time to personally thank me, and we developed an online friendship that I cherish.  My deepest condolences to Molly.  

AVIS DE DÉCÈS

George "Ted" Theodore Piercefield

11 novembre 1945 – 23 juin 2021

Heady-Radcliffe Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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