Latest News: Jazz, Obituary
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Obituary,
Toumani Diabaté (1965-2024) 22nd July 2024
The Malian kora player, known for his expertly led cross-cultural collaborations, has died aged 58.
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Françoise Hardy (1944-2024) / James Chance (1953-2024) 19th June 2024
The French singer, who became a cultural icon of the swinging sixties, and the American musician, notable for his role in New York's No Wave scene, have died at the ages of 80 and 71, respectively.
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Palle Danielsson (1946-2024) 21st May 2024
The Swedish double bassist, known for his work as part of Keith Jarrett's European Quartet, has died aged 77.
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David Sanborn (1945-2024) 14th May 2024
The American saxophonist, known for his role in establishing the appetising sound of smooth jazz and beyond, has died aged 78.
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Jazz Farewells 2023 26th December 2023
As the year draws to an end, we reflect on the numerous greats who won't be here to ring in the new. Our video pays tribute to the brightest sparks to have faded over the past twelve months, from Wayne Shorter to Astrud Gilberto and Carla Bley.
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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.
