Latest News: Jazz, Obituary
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Obituary,
Carla Bley (1936-2023) 19th October 2023
The American jazz pianist and composer, best known for the opera Escalator Over The Hill as well as her widely-recorded songbook, has died aged 87.
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Richard Davis (1930-2023) 13th September 2023
The American bassist, known for his unique style and diverse contributions as a versatile sideman on such classic albums including Van Morrison's Astral Weeks and Eric Dolphy's Out To Lunch!, has died aged 93.
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Astrud Gilberto (1940-2023) 8th June 2023
The Brazillian chanteuse, synonymous with the bossa nova craze of the 1960s, has died aged 83.
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Ahmad Jamal (1930-2023) 26th April 2023
The American pianist, famed for his inventive approach towards rhythm and space, has died aged 92.
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Wayne Shorter (1933-2023) 3rd March 2023
The American saxophonist, who made his name as a member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, Miles Davis' Second Great Quintet and Weather Report, as well as an accomplished composer and solo artist, has died aged 89.
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Jeff Beck (1944-2023) 13th January 2023
The influential "guitarist's guitarist", who came to prominence as a member of The Yardbirds and as a formidable solo artist, has died aged 78.
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2022 Jazz Goodbyes 4th January 2023
A short video tribute remembering some of the jazz musicians, producers, and composers who died during 2022.
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Ronnie Cuber (1941-2022) 13th October 2022
The American baritone saxophonist, known for his versatile playing across jazz, blues, pop and rock, has died aged 80.
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Pharoah Sanders (1940-2022) 26th September 2022
The legendary jazz saxophonist, whose career spanned over six decades and was instrumental in the development of the 'spiritual jazz' sound, has died aged 81.
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Ramsey Lewis (1935-2022) 14th September 2022
The American composer and pianist, known for his numerous accolades and work as a radio personality, has died aged 87.
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Joey DeFrancesco (1971-2022) 30th August 2022
The American jazz composer and multi-instrumentalist, known mainly for his contributions in reviving the jazz organ in modern music, has died aged 51.
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Barbara Thompson MBE (1944-2022) 13th July 2022
The British saxophonist, known for her contributions to the '70s English jazz scene as well as her extensive session and composition work, has died aged 77.
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2021 Goodbyes 7th January 2022
A short video tribute remembering some of the musicians who died during 2021.
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George Wein (1925-2021) 15th September 2021
The pianist, producer and music promoter known for his work in founding the Newport Jazz Festival has died aged 95.
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Charlie Watts (1941-2021) 25th August 2021
The drummer, known for his time with rock 'n' roll band The Rolling Stones, has passed away aged 80.
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Chris Barber (1930-2021) 3rd March 2021
The trombonist and bandleader, who helped popularise skiffle and revive the trad-jazz sound, has passed away aged 90.
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Chick Corea (1941-2021) 12th February 2021
The American pianist and composer, Chick Corea, one of the most beloved jazz musicians of the past 50 years, has passed away aged 79.
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Obituary,
2020 Jazz Goodbyes 4th January 2021
A short tribute to remember some of the jazz musicians we lost in 2020.
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Eugene Wright (1923-2020) 4th January 2021
The last surviving member of the classic Dave Brubeck Quartet lineup, bassist Eugene Wright, has passed away aged 97.
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Gary Peacock (1935-2020) 8th September 2020
One of the founding fathers of modern-day bass playing, Gary Peacock, who worked with Bill Evans, Albert Ayler and Keith Jarrett, has died, aged 85.
