Also played with Chico Marx, Buddy Rich and others
Pianist Marty Napoleon, who accompanied Louis Armstrong for nearly 20 years, died April 27 in Glen Cove, N.Y. He was 93; the cause of death was not reported. Napoleon was still performing until recently.
Ralph Peterson Jr., a drummer, composer, bandleader, educator, and entrepreneur who was among the most acclaimed and influential artists in current-day jazz, died early on … Read More “Ralph Peterson Jr. 1962–2021”
David Owen Mackay, a jazz pianist, singer, and songwriter of eclectic taste, died on July 29, 2020 in Van Nuys, Calif., at the age of … Read More “Tamir Hendelman and Lori Bell Remember Dave Mackay”
Milford Graves, a drummer whose work in the free-jazz milieu helped to transform the voice of his instrument, died February 12 at his home in … Read More “Milford Graves 1941–2021”
Chick Corea, a pianist, keyboardist, and composer who was among the most popular and successful jazz musicians of all time, died February 9. He was … Read More “Chick Corea 1941–2021”
