Dave Cooper, long time President of San Diego Jazz Party, has died.
A journalist and jazz promoter, David Booth Cooper died on August 15th, he was 87. Following in his grandfather’s footsteps he was a life long
Jim Fitzgerald: Genial leader of the Sorta/Kinda Dixie Jazz Band Succumbs at 85
Known for its musical heritage, Mason City has produced a number of successful performers and educators and is the site of the annual North Iowa
Arkansas jazz promoter Al White has died at 92.
A lifelong “Friend of Jazz”, Al White passed away on July 20, 2020, at his home in Hot Springs, Ark., he was 92. With his
Professor and Jazz Researcher Bill Kenney has died.
William (Bill) Howland Kenney III, died on July 26th, he was 80 years old. He was a professor at Kent State from 1966 on, teaching
Helen Jones Woods, of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm, has Died
Helen Elizabeth Jones Woods died in Florida of Coronavirus on July 25th, she was 96. As a little girl she was fascinated by the trombone
Dr. James Vandivier, “Dr. Jazz”, has died at 86
Dr. James McCauley Vandivier died on July 14th, he was 86. Over 48 years as a physician he took on leadership rolls within his field
St. Louis Clarinetist Rudy Torrini, dies at 31
Rudy Emilio Torrini, a jazz and aviation enthusiast well loved in the St. Louis area, succumbed to his illness on June 7, 2020, he was
Nora Louise Hulse, Ragtime Researcher and Performer, dies at 88
Nora Louise Hulse, of Lawrence, Kansas passed away July 24, she was 88. Her mother had trained at Chicago’s American Conservatory of Music, so when
Alley Cat composer Bent Fabric has Died at 95
Bent Fabricius-Bjerre, who was known by his stage name Bent Fabric, died on July 28th, he was 95. He is remembered for the catchy hit
Thoughts on learning of the Death of Lucille Salerno
Writing for The Syncopated Times reminds me of the experience of being alive. We go from experiencing the joy and ecstasy of the music we
