Dave Brubeck, jazz giant, dies at 91

Discussion in 'Discussion Group' started by Sherry A., Dec 6, 2012.

  1. Sherry A.

    Sherry A. Well-Known Member

    R.I.P. You certainly deserve it.

    Sherry

    http://www.sfgate.com/music/article/Dave-Brubeck-jazz-giant-dies-at-91-4094460.php

    Dave Brubeck, a giant of American music who was largely responsible for turning modern jazz into pop music, died Wednesday a day short of his 92nd birthday.

    He was an ever-adventurous composer, educator, pianist, bandleader and world-traveling ambassador for jazz who continued performing until only a few months ago.

    The famed, bespectacled pianist died of heart failure while on his way to a regular doctor's appointment near his longtime home of Wilton, Conn., according to Russell Gloyd, his longtime manager.

    Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/music/article/Dave-Brubeck-jazz-giant-dies-at-91-4094460.php#ixzz2EHFFw7GB
     

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