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RIP Lou Donaldson NEA Jazz Master

Lou Donaldson, saxophonist, born November 1, 1926; Badin, North Carolina- November 9, 2024; New York City, New York The droll, sleek-haired saxophonist Lou Donaldson, who has died aged 98, was…

RIP Quincy Jones at 91

Quincy Jones, NEA Jazz Master and music industry titan, died Sunday at age 91. His music output was prolific across genres and generations. The NPR obituary quotes the family statement:…

Master tenor saxophonist Benny Golson dies at his home in Manhattan at the age of 95

WBGO | By Doug Doyle

KUVO’s Carlos Lando had a phone conversation with Benny Golson before his 2014 performance at Mount Vernon Country Club: [audio mp3="https://www.kuvo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Benny-Golson-with-Carlos-2014-raw.mp3"][/audio]   WBGO | By Doug Doyle - Published September 23,…

RIP Sergio Mendes

RIP Sergio Mendes; Feb. 11, 1941-Sept. 5, 2024 International music icon Sergio Mendes has died at age 83. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Los Angeles and had…

R.I.P. Russell Malone

Noted guitarist Russell Malone passed away at age 60 on Friday (August 23). Malone was part of Ron Carter’s Golden Striker Trio, which was touring Japan this week. (Malone was…

All Blues — Homage to Bluesman John Mayall

On Saturday, July 27 on All Blues from 4 to 6 pm, host Geoff Anderson remembers groundbreaking bluesman John Mayall who passed away this past Monday at age 90. Mayall…

RIP: Marlena Shaw, 1939-2024 (age 84)

    Jazz, blues, and soul singer Marlena Shaw passed away on January 19, 2024 at age 84, according to a family social media post. She was born Marlina Burgess…

Jazz Pianist Neil Bridge, RIP - Services announced

Neil Bridge, legendary pianist, composer, arranger, band leader, and music educator has passed away at age 94 on December 7. His wife, muse, soulmate, and vocalist Karen Lee Bridge made…

Review: Carla Bley Trio - In Remberance

At age 82, Carla Bley has been around. But not everywhere. Remarkably, her two nights at Dazzle last weekend marked her first appearances in Colorado as a performer. Still, the…

Tina Turner, rock and roll icon, dead at 83

Annie Zaleski

Tina Turner, a soul and rock powerhouse known for her octave-defying voice and mesmerizing stage moves, has died at the age of 83. She died Wednesday in her home in…

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