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Singer, Bandleader Johnny Otis dies at 90

This sad news today came to me via jazztimes.com: Johnny Otis, Pioneering R&B Singer & Bandleader, Dies at 90 Although white, he lived his life as an African-American By Jeff Tamarkin Johnny...

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Singer Etta James Dead at 73

Vocalist Etta James, best known for her hit At Last, died this morning at a Riverside, California hospital due to complications of leukemia, according to her manager Lupe De Leon. From NPR.ORG:...

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Chuck Metcalf Memorial Concert Set

This comes from the Seattle Jazz Scene. It should be a wonderful tribute and memorial to the late bassist. Chuck Metcalf Memorial Concert Set Bassist, thinker, architect, and inaugural Seattle Jazz...

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Red Holloway, Jazz Saxophonist, Dead at 84

Red Holloway, the longtime saxophonist and soulful, good-spirited singer, passed away, reportedly following a stroke and subsequent kidney failure. A source told Groove Notes that he passed away early...

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Australian jazz legend Graeme Bell dies

Graeme Bell, one of the pioneers of jazz in Australia, and a bandleader and pianist that made over 1500 recordings during a span of 70 years, passed away yesterday at the age of 97. Reports say that...

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Passing of Dave Brubeck leaves impact on many

“Dave set an example that any musician would be wise to follow – to be loving and treat everyone around you with respect, and create new music every minute we have on this earth.” – Pianist Taylor...

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Nationwide Musicians’ Moment of Silence

As the nation continues to mourn the innocent lives lost in Newtown, Connecticut last Friday, musicians around the country are organizing so send a message of sympathy and unity. All musicians are...

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In Memoriam – Remembering jazz musicians who died in 2012

As we wrap up 2012, I’d like to take some time to remember some of the wonderful contributors to jazz that passed away in 2012. Here is a short list of some of the great musicians we lost over the last...

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Montreux Jazz Festival founder Claude Nobs dies

Associated Press Claude Nobs, the founder and general manager of the Montreux Jazz Festival, whose passion for music and artistry introduced generations of legendary musicians to international...

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Legendary jazz trumpeter Donald Byrd has died, says nephew

The Guardian reports that legendary trumpeter Donald Byrd has died, according to the nephew of Byrd. According to the article, the nephew says that he died on Monday in Delaware, where Byrd lived. Here...

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Richie Havens Dead at 72

(Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images) Folk/Rock singer, songwriter and guitarist Richie Havens reportedly passed away today at the age of 72. Havens was perhaps best known for his three-hour opening set at...

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The ‘Lion of the Blues’ Bobby Blue Bland dies

Credit wikipedia Known as the “Lion of the Blues” or the “Sinatra of the Blues,” for his ability to sing smooth ballads as well as shout the low-down blues, Bobby Blue Bland started singing gospel in...

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Legendary jazz keyboardist George Duke dies at 67

From NPR: George Duke, the legendary jazz keyboardist, died on Monday, his publicist tells NPR. Duke’s career spanned five decades and he always straddled the line between disparate genres,...

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