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Oscar Peterson passed away last night. [more inside]
posted by bluedaniel
on Dec 24, 2007 -
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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 by nonreflectiveobject
on Aug 16, 2007 -
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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 by bluedaniel
on May 30, 2005 -
7 comments
Jimmy Smith (wikipedia) passed away last night. [ mi ]
posted by bluedaniel
on Feb 9, 2005 -
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Artie Shaw has died at age 94. An era continues to fade away into memory.
posted by bluedaniel
on Dec 31, 2004 -
18 comments
Jazz and protest singer Nina Simone is dead at age 70.
posted by turbodog
on Apr 21, 2003 -
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Is That All There Is? Goodbye Peggy Lee.
posted by bluno
on Jan 22, 2002 -
10 comments