The dynamic duo of Dale and Darlene has done it again!They have made more giant steps honouring legendary musicians for their efforts creating pathways of musical excellence in Bermuda.This time it was the Father’s Day tribute at the Leopards International to two “Soulful Fathers”, honouring posthumously Derrick (Cousin Juicy) Symonds, and the very much alive and charismatic Webster B Tucker.Dale of course is Dale Butler, owner of Atlantic Publishing House and a former Government Minister of Culture who was instrumental, along with Wendell (Shine) Hayward in establishing the Bermuda Music Hall of Fame. And Darlene is Darlene Hartley, one of the ‘Sistahs on Fire’, who in her own inimitable way heads My Thyme Productions.Darlene was the Mistress of Ceremonies at the well-attended ‘Soul Fathers’ ‘light supper,’ featuring the Dennis Fox All-Star Band that the ‘D and D Duo’ have fostered to represent Bermuda at the next Havana International Jazz Festival in Cuba. Celebrity guest at the concert was guitarist Dayton Wharton, with performances by singer and songwriter Sylvee Whitter and the irrepressible Cleveland (Outtasight) Simmons.Webster ‘B’ Tucker, who during most of his decades long career has been more heard than seen, was roundly applauded taking a bow when his daughter profiled him as an effective, behind-the scenes leader who made things happen at the Bermuda Broadcasting Company, the old Rosebank Theatre, where he ‘brought on’ world famous entertainers visiting Bermuda, and more recently at DeFontes VSB Radio station as a disc jockey.Cousin Juicy was in his 57th year when passed away. After graduating from St George’s Secondary School, his early career in radio began at Monty Sheppard’s Capital Broadcasting Company when its ZFB Radio Station began at Berkeley Hill, Pembroke. Multi-talented, he enhanced his skills at the National Institute of Broadcasting in Toronto, Canada, followed by courses at the London School of Broadcasting and elsewhere.When Capital expanded into television, CJ became one of its top TV producers, and on the side had his own Jazz Radio Show, hosting “Downbeat - Jazz As We Remember It with a loyal following of the island’s most avid jazz enthusiasts. In the evening of his life, Derrick became part owner of KJAZ 98.1 Radio Station. He emceed throughout his lifetime most major jazz shows. He hosted Bermuda’s first Jazz Festival at the National Stadium and at the Royal Naval Dockyard.For 18 years Derrick hosted two nights of Evening Jazz at Hamilton City Hall; and for 17 years he was at the helm of the Jazz Dinner Cruise for Charlie Bascome Enterprises. He was also sought out to emcee the Miss Bermuda Beauty Pageant as well as the Queen of Bermuda and Miss Teen Bermuda Pageants. Also the Bermuda Jaycees Young People’s Award nights, Project 100 Balls and Amnesty International Jazz & Razzmatazz shows.It would be an understatement to say Juicy was indeed a busy fellow. In his younger days he sang with the “Sub-Tropicals”, which later became ‘The Ebb-Tides” performing in several clubs in Toronto, Canada and at home in Bermuda. They recorded with the Edmar Productions, and received airplay on Radio CHUM in Canada and ZBM.In 1983 Derrick acknowledged his love for Baha’u’llah, and became a dedicated Baha’I, serving both the faith’s Local Spiritual Assembly and National Spiritual Assembly.Derrick received the Bermuda Bravery Award for diving overboard and rescuing an infant girl who was thrown overboard off the North Shore, not far from his place of residence. Also he was recipient of the Queen’s Certificate and Badge of Honour for his contributions to jazz in Bermuda in 2006; was honoured by the Bermuda National Jazz Ensemble, by the Rhythm Lab, CMB Enterprises and Adley Productions.It was on Valentine’s Day in 1972 when Derrick was married to Georgia Rogers, the daughter of another Bermudian musical icon entertainer George Rogers of Somerset. Their union produced two lovely daughters, Tanisha who profiled her father at the Leopards Club Sunday, and Tonya.CAPTION—two pics Juicy, close upDale and Darlene standing with their honoured guests at the Soul Father’s , Giant Steps Fathers’ Day Jazz Concert at the Leopards Club, International. On the right are Webster ‘B’ Tucker, and his wife of 38 years. Left, Georgia Symonds, widow of David Derrick ‘Cousin Juicy’ Symonds and daughter Tanisha. Center is Sylvee Whitter, who shared the spotlight with the Dennis Fox All-Star Band, comprising Fox on keyboards; Max Maybury, saxophonist; Clarence ‘Tootsie’ Bean, ace drummer ;Clarence Burrows, bass and Dayton Wharton, guitarist. Guests not seen included Premier, the Hon. Paula Cox and her husband—photo by Ira Philip.