Oscar Peterson passed away last night.
posted on Dec 24, 2007 - View this thread

Max Roach has passed at age 83. The famed drum innovator, composer and educator who came to prominence during the bebop era died last evening at age 83 at home in Manhattan. Known as the pioneer of a technically complex style that allowed for far greater improvisational texture, Max was one of the first drummers to step out from the role as mere timekeeper. His imprint on both the history of jazz and the history of music is indelible.
posted on Aug 16, 2007 - View this thread

RIP Oscar Brown Jr. Truly one of the greats, a legendary singer, songwriter, playwright, poet and civil rights activist, the world of jazz has lost a major member of the family.
posted on May 30, 2005 - View this thread

Jimmy Smith (wikipedia) passed away last night. [ mi ]
posted on Feb 9, 2005 - View this thread

Artie Shaw has died at age 94. An era continues to fade away into memory.
posted on Dec 31, 2004 - View this thread

Jazz and protest singer Nina Simone is dead at age 70.
posted on Apr 21, 2003 - View this thread

Is That All There Is? Goodbye Peggy Lee.
posted on Jan 22, 2002 - View this thread