Joe Sample, Iconic Jazz Pianist & Composer, Is Dead at 75 | The Jazz Line - News

Joe Sample, the critically acclaimed pianist and composer that spent more than five decades creating awe-inspiring music that transcended genres and inspired countless musicians, died on Friday, September 12 in his hometown of Houston, TX. He was 75.
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Joe Sample, Iconic Jazz Pianist & Composer, Is Dead at 75 | The Jazz Line - News

Friday, September 12, 2014

Jazz Arranger Gerald Wilson Dies At 96 : NPR

Bandleader, composer and arranger Gerald Wilson died Monday at his home in Los Angeles. Wilson's career stretched from the swing era of the 1930s into the 21st century.

Jazz Arranger Gerald Wilson Dies At 96 : NPR