George Mraz 1944 – 2021
George Mraz, a Czech bassist who was widely regarded as one of the greatest jazz bassists of all time, died September 16. He was one … Read More “George Mraz 1944 – 2021”
Tributes & Obituaries
Journalists and colleagues bid farewell to the jazz community’s departed.
George Wein 1925 – 2021
George Wein, a pianist, producer, and impresario whose name became synonymous with the concept of the jazz festival, died September 13 at his home in … Read More “George Wein 1925 – 2021”
Phil Schaap 1951 – 2021
Phil Schaap, a radio broadcaster, record producer, educator, and historian whose knowledge of jazz was legendary in its breadth and detail, died September 7 in … Read More “Phil Schaap 1951 – 2021”
Peter Ind, British Bassist and Producer, Dies at 93
Peter Ind, a bassist, record producer, and venue owner whose seven-decade career made him a legend of British jazz, died August 20. He was one … Read More “Peter Ind, British Bassist and Producer, Dies at 93”
Larry Harlow 1939-2021
Larry Harlow, a pianist, composer, and producer who played a key role in the development of salsa music in the United States, died in the … Read More “Larry Harlow 1939-2021”
Jerry Granelli 1940–2021
Jerry Granelli, a jazz drummer and educator noted for his power and sensitivity both at and away from the drum kit, died July 20 at … Read More “Jerry Granelli 1940–2021”
Arthur “Juini” Booth 1948–2021
Juini Booth, a versatile and widely heralded bassist who worked with a vast swath of jazz artists over a career of nearly 60 years, died … Read More “Arthur “Juini” Booth 1948–2021”
Rick Laird 1941–2021
Rick Laird, the Irish bassist whose work with the Mahavishnu Orchestra in the early 1970s helped to define jazz fusion, died on July 4. No … Read More “Rick Laird 1941–2021”
Burton Greene 1937–2021
Burton Greene, an innovative and experimental pianist who helped to reconceive his instrument in the era of the avant-garde, died June 28 at his home … Read More “Burton Greene 1937–2021”
Trumpeter and Composer Jon Hassell Dies at 84
Jon Hassell, a trumpeter and composer who developed a hybrid he dubbed “Fourth World” music, died on June 26. A statement from the musician’s family … Read More “Trumpeter and Composer Jon Hassell Dies at 84”
