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Festival promotor Laurie Whitlock has died
Cynthia Crosby
March 31, 2024
The Jazz world has lost a lifelong contributor to the celebration and preservation of Jazz. Laurie Whitlock spent many long hours volunteering with the most
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Seatle Saxophonist Bill Ramsay has died at 95
Joe Bebco
March 31, 2024
Well known Seattle saxophonist Bill Ramsay died on March 3rd, he was 95. He was a founding member of the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra in
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Kerry “Fatman” Hunter killed in hit and run
Joe Bebco
March 31, 2024
Prominent New Orleans drummer Kerry “Fatman” Hunter was killed by a drunk driver while walking near the corner of Claiborne and Elysian Fields on Mardi
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Steve Lawrence, of Steve & Eydie, has died at 88
Joe Bebco
March 31, 2024
Steve Lawrence, of Steve & Eydie, has died at 88. The son of a Jewish cantor his own professional singing career began when we was