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Big Jim Eaves: Big talent, Big heart

January 15, 2004

Big Jim Eaves, beloved guitarist, vocalist, composer, bandleader, graphic artist, independent scholar, former manager of New York's Folk City and jazzy bluesman extraordinaire, passed away on December 4 in Los Angeles at the age of 59. Also known for his great generosity, humor, and kindness, Jim leaves behind thousands of friends all over the world. A ...

John Guerin, 1939-2004

January 14, 2004

Don Lanphere, 1928-2003

January 14, 2004

Webster Young, 1932-2003

January 14, 2004

Don Lamond, 1920-2003

January 14, 2004

Hans Koller, 1921-2003

January 14, 2004

Andre Persiany, 1927-2003

January 14, 2004

Buddy Arnold, 1926-2003

January 14, 2004

Drummer John Guerin Passes at 64

January 13, 2004

John Guerin, one of the most versatile drummers ever, died Jan. 5 in Los Angeles from heart failure brought on by complications from pneumonia. He was 64. His vast credits ranged from Thelonious Monk, Oscar Peterson, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Brown, Frank Sinatra and the L.A. Express to Joni Mitchell, Frank Zappa, George Harrison, Bobby McFerrin, Peggy ...

The Jazz World's Losses were Many

December 29, 2003

Dec 29, 2003 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- The jazz world said farewell to many of its performers and supporting figures during 2003. So many, it departed that it seemed there would be a surge on the perpetual jazz big band -- wherever it lives on. The most notable were saxophonist-trumpeter-arranger-composer Benny Carter -- one ...