Obituary News

Chris Gaffney, Hacienda Brothers, 1950-2008

Source: conqueroo
April 21, 2008

Chris Gaffney, a beloved husband, revered entertainer, precious father, dear uncle, trusted friend, cherished brother has succumbed to liver cancer Chris Gaffney passed away April 17, 2008 in the Orange County hospital in California with his wife Julie at his side. He suffered a fall at home last night and died in his sleep after being admitted to the hospital. Further details are unavailable at this time. Funeral arrangements are yet to be announced.

“Chris Gaffney grew up in Arizona, ...

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George Butler, Executive at Prominent Jazz Labels, is Dead at 76

Source: Michael Ricci
April 20, 2008

George Butler, a prominent jazz record executive for the Columbia, Blue Note and United Artists labels from the late 1960s to the late 1990s, died on April 9 in Castro Valley, Calif. He was 76. His death was confirmed by his sister, Jacqueline Butler Hairston. Mr. Butler was best known for working to make jazz recordings dovetail with trends in popular music in the 1970s and 1980s, and for helping to encourage the Young Lions movement that began in the ...

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Sean Costello 1979 - 2008

Source: All About Jazz
April 18, 2008

Los Angeles, April 16, 2008-Delta Groove recording artist Sean Costello passed away in Atlanta, GA on Tuesday, April 15th, one day before his 29th birthday. Sean was not only a member of the Delta Groove musical family, he was also a friend, and words cannot express the sorrow we feel at having to say goodbye so soon. Losing someone as young, vibrant, and talented as Sean, who had accomplished so much in just a few short years and still had ...

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Young Blues Guitarist / Recording Artist, Sean Costello, Dead at Age 29

Source: LRI Publicity
April 16, 2008

Blue artist Sean Costello died in Atlanta on April 15, one day shy of his 29th birthday. The cause of death was not reported.

Costello had been on the road in recent weeks and had numerous concert dates scheduled in the U.S. and abroad, running well into November. His record label, Delta Groove, issued the following statement today: “Sean was not only a member of the Delta Groove musical family, he was also a friend, and words cannot express the ...

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Legendary Savoy Producer Ozzie Cadena Dead at 83

Source: All About Jazz
April 13, 2008

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Donald Walden 'Kept Jazz Alive'

Source: JazzStage Productions
April 9, 2008

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Saxophonist Phil Urso RIP

Source: All About Jazz
April 9, 2008

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Gene Puerling, 78; Vocal Arranger Led the Innovative Hi-Lo's Quartet

Source: All About Jazz
April 2, 2008

Gene Puerling, leader of the innovative vocal quartet the Hi-Lo's and a noted vocal arranger whose sophisticated harmonies influenced the sound of other groups, including the Beach Boys, died March 25. He was 78. Puerling, a longtime resident of San Anselmo, Calif., died of complications of diabetes at a Bay Area hospital, said Don Shelton, who was a member of the Hi-Lo's. Formed in Hollywood in 1953, the Hi-Lo's were “frighteningly talented" and “could flawlessly execute seemingly impossible vocal leaps," ...

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