Obituary News

Alvin Batiste: Legendary Pioneer of Jazz

Source: All About Jazz
May 9, 2007

NEW ORLEANS - Alvin Batiste's body will lie in state for public viewing at the historic Gallier Hall, 545 Saint Charles Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70113 on Friday, May 11, 2007 from 12:00 noon to 7:00 pm, followed by a musical tribute where several New Orleans musicians will perform in memory of the man they called “Bat." Funeral service will be held at Gallier Hall, on Saturday, May 12, 2007 with public visitation from 9:00 am - 10:30 am. Final ...

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Philadelphia Vocalist Zan Gardner Dies in Traffic Accident

Source: All About Jazz
May 3, 2007

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Chicago Pianist Jack Hubal Passed

Source: All About Jazz
April 26, 2007

Jack J. Hubal “a.k.a. Jack Hubble", age 78, of Skokie. Jazz pianist, saxophone player, Producer and star of the Jack Hubble Jazz Show; founder and owner of the legendary “Good Bag" Jazz Club on Belmont. Beloved husband of Jean; dear father of Lewis Floodstrand, David Floodstrand, Kimberly (Ron) Britt, Bradley Hubal, Valerie (Dan) Vogel, Karen (Paul) Long and Vincent Matteoni; loving grandfather of Michelle, Chris, Charlie, Ian and Soleil; fond brother of the late Dorothy Schermer. Memorial Gathering will be ...

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Andrew Hill Memorial Service

Source: All About Jazz
April 24, 2007

It is with great sadness we that note the passing of Boosey & Hawkes composer and jazz pianist Andrew Hill. Hill died Friday, April 20, 2007 several years after being diagnosed with lung cancer. He was 75 years old and lived in Jersey City, NJ. The funeral will be open to the public at Trinity Church (89 Broadway at Wall Street) this Friday, April 27, at 2:00 pm. Those who would like to send cards or condolences to his family ...

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Gene Martin Memorial St. Peters Church Sunday, May 6th 7PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
April 24, 2007

Gene Martin Memorial Sunday, May 6th St. Peters Church 54th & Lexington Ave., New York City Time: 7:00 pm

Join friends & family for a celebration of the life & art of Gene Martin, famed music photographer, who passed away suddenly last December. A reception will follow the memorial.

About Gene Martin Award winning New York based photographer Gene Martin is best known for his conceptual portraiture of celebrities and music personalities ...

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Andrew Hill: 1931-2007

Source: All About Jazz
April 20, 2007

Dear Jazz Friends: I've been asked by composer and pianist Andrew Hill's family to announce to the press that he died at 4 a.m. today, April 20, 2007, several years after being diagnosed with lung cancer. He was 75 years old and lived in Jersey City, NJ. Hill, born June 30, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois (contrary to some previously published places and dates dates), had a lengthy international career as performer and recording artist, and educator (at Portland State University; ...

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Dakota Staton, 76, Jazz Singer with a Sharp, Bluesy Sound, Dies

Source: All About Jazz
April 15, 2007

Dakota Staton, a highly respected jazz and blues singer known from the 1950s on for her bright, trumpetlike sound and tough, sassy style, died on Tuesday in Manhattan. She was 76 and had lived in New York for many years. Sharynn Harper, a spokeswoman for Ms. Staton's family, confirmed the death, citing no specific cause. She said Ms. Staton had been in declining health in recent years. In 1957, Ms. Staton (pronounced STAY-ton) burst on the scene with her first ...

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Dakota Staton June 3, 1930 - April 10, 2007

Source: Janice Miller
April 14, 2007

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