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John Dankworth's obituary

John Dankworth

Jazz musician 1927 - 2010

British jazz composer, saxophonist and clarinetist who collaborated with the world's best

Ed Thigpen's obituary

Ed Thigpen

Jazz drummer 1930 - 2010

A major force in music for more than 50 years and a gifted and influential teacher

Dave Hibberd's obituary

Dave Hibberd

Jazz drummer Died in 2010

Self-taught drummer who played with every Bristol jazz band going

Willie Mitchell's obituary

Willie Mitchell

Soul musician and producer 1928 - 2010

Soul patriarch who discovered Al Green and led Hi Records to success

Malcolm Laycock's obituary

Malcolm Laycock

Radio presenter Died in 2009

Host of long-running big band era celebration on Radio 2

Les Paul's obituary

Les Paul

Guitarist and inventor 1915 - 2009

Guitar pioneer whose early solid-back instrument became one of the world's most popular

George Russell's obituary

George Russell

Composer and academic 1923 - 2009

Creator of jazz theories and performer of eclectic concerts

Steve Race's obituary

Steve Race

Broadcaster, musician 1921 - 2009

TV personality and jazz artist who presented ‘My Music’

Huey Long's obituary

Huey Long

Singer and guitarist 1904 - 2009

Last survivor of the Ink Spots vocal group who also played with jazz greats

Hugh Hopper's obituary

Hugh Hopper

Jazz fusion bassist 1945 - 2009

Bass player with Soft Machine, members of the Canterbury jazz fusion scene

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