David Azarian

Pianist David Azarian Killed in Car Accident

Source: All About Jazz
March 31, 2003

By John McElhenny, Globe Correspondent, 3/31/2003

Jazz pianist who fled the Soviet Union to pursue his musical dreams in America was killed Saturday evening when he was struck by a sport utility vehicle while changing a tire on the side of busy Interstate 93 in Stoneham.

David Azarian, 51, was replacing a driver-side tire on his minivan in the breakdown lane when the SUV, driven by a Swampscott woman, plowed into his car. Azarian's wife and two daughters, ages 4 ...
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