Russian jazz writer Vladimir Feiertag has died
Andrey Henkin
April 29, 2024
Vladimir Feiertag (December 27th, 1931 – March 28th, 2024) The Russian jazz writer started out as a pianist, co-authored the first monograph about jazz in
Polish jazzman Antoni Krupa has died
Andrey Henkin
April 29, 2024
Antoni Krupa (March 23rd, 1945 – March 17th, 2024) The Polish guitarist/banjoist and harmonica player was a member of the Jazz Band Ball Orchestra and
Jazz drummer Albert “Tootie” Heath has died
Andrey Henkin
April 29, 2024
Albert “Tootie” Heath (May 31st, 1935 – April 3rd, 2024) The drummer and 2021 NEA Jazz Master, was the last surviving member of a legendary jazz
Bill Logozzo of the Heartbeat Jazz Band has passed
Joe Bebco
April 29, 2024
Bill Logozzo, leader of the Heartbeat Dixieland Jazz Band in Connecticut, passed away on March 10th. He was 86. He took up drums at 45
