- May 10, 2009 - Julie Coryell, 1948-2009: , by Bill Siegel
Jazz Author, Manager, Singer; at 61, by Bill Siegel - March 29, 2009 - Roger Burn, 1962-2009: Vibist, keyboardist, leader of Shapes, by Todd S. Jenkins
- February 14, 2009 - Louis Belson, 1924-2009: Some Personal Memories of a Drum Master, by W. Royal Stokes
- January 17, 2009 - Leslie Carole Johnson, 1942-2009: Mississippi Rag Falls Silent with Death of Publisher, by Don Lucoff
- December 7, 2008 - James Gourley, 1926-2008: U.S. Expatriate Bebopper, by
- October 11, 2008 - William Claxton, 1927-2008: Iconic photographer, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted November 21, 2008 - September 29, 2008 - Norman Hedman, 1945-2008: Crosses Three Decades of Music Genres & Generations, by Dawn K. DeBlaze
- September 19, 2008 - Richard Sudhalter, 1938-2008: Veteran author and trumpeter, by
- August 24, 2008 - Jack Hutton, 1928-2008: Famed British editor, by
- July 25, 2008 - Johnny Griffin, 1928-2008: "The Little Giant", by
- July 25, 2008 - Hiram Bullock, 1955-2008: Popular Session Guitarist, by
- July 22, 2008 - Joe Beck, 1945-2008: Pioneering Jazz-Rock Guitarist, by
- May 24, 2008 - Jimmy McGriff, 1936-2008: Blues organist, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest January 5, 2009 - May 15, 2008 - Bob Florence, 1932-2008: Grammy-winning bandleader and arranger, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted May 16, 2008 - May 10, 2008 - Mario Schiano, 1933-2008: Leading Italian improviser, by
- April 25, 2008 - Humphrey Lyttleton, 1921-2008: Early British jazz star and BBC broadcaster, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted May 13, 2008 - April 24, 2008 - Jimmy Giuffre, 1921-2008: Innovative clarinetist and bandleader, by
- April 9, 2008 - George Butler, 1931-2008: Label executive mentored young lions, by Ron Scott
- March 11, 2008 - Dennis Irwin, 1951-2008: Popular Bassist, by
- March 2, 2008 - Jeff Healey, 1966-2008: Blues-rock guitar virtuoso, early jazz historian, broadcaster, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted July 21, 2008 - February 19, 2008 - Teo Macero, 1925-2008: Longtime Miles Davis producer, by
- February 4, 2008 - Chris Anderson, 1926-2008: Chicago pianist influenced Herbie Hancock, by
- January 11, 2008 - Walter Joseph (Pete) Candoli, 1923-2008: High-note specialist and LA fixture, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest May 26, 2008 - December 23, 2007 - Oscar Peterson, 1925-2007: Gifted pianist who spanned generations, by James Hale
with 5 reader tributes, latest August 31, 2008 - December 17, 2007 - Joel Dorn, 1942-2007: , by
Influential record producer and label executive, by - December 14, 2007 - Frank Morgan, 1933-2007: Alto saxophonist who returned from obscurity, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted March 21, 2008 - December 12, 2007 - Ike Turner, 1931-2007: A key bridge between blues and rock, by
- November 27, 2007 - Cecil Payne, 1922-2007: Bebop baritone sax pioneer, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted October 25, 2008 - October 21, 2007 - Donald Ayler, 1942-2007: Reclusive Trumpeter, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted February 16, 2008 - September 15, 2007 - Gordon Powell, 1922-2007: Studio Veteran Bridged Swing and Bop, by
- September 11, 2007 - Josef Zawinul, 1932-2007: The Original Jay-Z, Remembered, by
Influential Composer, Keyboardist and Bandleader, by - August 27, 2007 - Doug Riley, 1945-2007: Canada's 'Dr. Music' played with Ray Charles, Anne Murray, by James Hale
with 1 reader tribute, posted April 27, 2009 - August 25, 2007 - Richard Cook, 1957-2007: Noted British jazz journalist and author, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest February 1, 2008 - August 18, 2007 - Jon Lucien, 1942-2007: Smooth Jazz Vocalist, by
with 3 reader tributes, latest November 19, 2008 - August 16, 2007 - Max Roach, 1924-2007: Master Drummer, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest August 31, 2007 - August 11, 2007 - Herb Pomeroy, 1930-2007: Influential teacher played with the greats, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted December 22, 2007 - August 6, 2007 - Paul Rutherford, 1940-2007: , by Laurence Svirchev
Leading British free improviser, by Laurence Svirchev - July 29, 2007 - Arthur Davis, 1934-2007: Versatile Bassist, Educator and Psychologist, by
- July 18, 2007 - Sekou Sundiata, 1948-2007: Poet, Performance Artist, by
- July 4, 2007 - Johnny Frigo, 1916-2007: Veteran Chicago violinist/bassist, by
- May 13, 2007 - Rod Poole, 1962-2007: Microtonal guitarist, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted October 14, 2008 - May 13, 2007 - Roderick Poole, 1962-2007: Unique Guitarist Murdered, by
- May 9, 2007 - Carla White, 1951-2007: Jazz vocalist and educator, by Todd S. Jenkins
- May 7, 2007 - Roland Parris (Ron) Jefferson, 1926-2007: Popular Drummer in the 1950s, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest May 30, 2007 - May 6, 2007 - Alvin Batiste, 1932-2007: New Orleans Clarinetist and Jazz Educator, by
- April 28, 2007 - Thomas Penn Newsom, 1929-2007: Johnny Carson's Foil/Underrated Arranger, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted September 13, 2007 - April 20, 2007 - Andrew Hill, 1931-2007: Distinctive composer and pianist, by James Hale
with 1 reader tribute, posted May 4, 2007 - April 12, 2007 - Dick Allen, 1927-2007: Dick Allen: New Orleans Jazz Historian, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted May 31, 2008 - April 10, 2007 - Dakota Staton, 1930-2007: Dakota Staton: Distinctive Vocalist, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted May 5, 2007 - April 1, 2007 - Danny Barcelona, 1929-2007: Armstrong All-Star, by James Hale
- January 13, 2007 - Michael Brecker, 1949-2007: 2004 JVC Jazz Festival in Newport, Rhode Island, by Michael Kurgansky
2004 JVC Jazz Festival in Newport, Rhode Island, by Michael Kurgansky
2004 JVC Jazz Festival in Newport, Rhode Island, by Michael Kurgansky
with 6 reader tributes, latest March 4, 2008 - December 16, 2006 - Gene Martin, 1951-2006: , by
Gene Martin: A Reminiscence, by W. Royal Stokes
with 2 reader tributes, latest February 17, 2008 - October 2006 - Sheldon Meyer, 1926-2006: Extraordinary Editor, by W. Royal Stokes
- September 2, 2006 - Dewey Redman, 1931-2006: Dewey Redman at the 2003 JVC Jazz Festival in Newport, R.I., by Michael Kurgansky
Dewey Redman at the 2003 JVC Jazz Festival in Newport, R.I., by Michael Kurgansky
Free jazz saxophonist, composer, leader, by Andrea Canter - May 10, 2006 - John Hicks, 1942-2006: Prolific pianist, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 3 reader tributes, latest March 22, 2007 - March 31, 2006 - Jackie McLean, 1932-2006: Jackie McLean at the 2004 JVC Jazz Festival in Newport, R.I., by Michael Kurgansky
Renowned alto saxophonist and educator, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 3 reader tributes, latest May 4, 2007 - March 8, 2006 - Raphe Malik, 1948-2006: Free jazz trumpeter with Taylor, Lyons, by Todd S. Jenkins
- February 17, 2006 - Ray Barretto, 1929-2006: Master conguero and salsa pioneer, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted December 17, 2007 - February 8, 2006 - Elton Dean, 1945-2006: Influential British fusion and free jazz saxophonist, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted February 13, 2006 - February 7, 2006 - Jack Montrose, 1928-2006: West Coast tenorman and arranger, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted February 12, 2006 - February 3, 2006 - Romano Mussolini, 1927-2006: Italian pianist and bandleader, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted June 11, 2006 - January 22, 2006 - Sherman Ferguson, 1944-2006: L.A. session drummer, teacher, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 7 reader tributes, latest April 25, 2006 - January 17, 2006 - Bobby Milano, 1936-2006: Crooner and producer, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 9 reader tributes, latest March 20, 2009 - January 15, 2006 - Anthony Corbiscello, 1952-2006: New Jersey drummer and bandleader, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 4 reader tributes, latest November 6, 2008 - January 14, 2006 - Bob Weinstock, 1928-2006: Prestige label founder, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted January 26, 2006 - January 10, 2006 - Phil Elwood, 1926-2006: Bay Area jazz writer and radio host, by Todd S. Jenkins
- January 6, 2006 - Lou Rawls, 1935-2006: Honoring Lou Rawls, by Allyson Liggins
Soulful Grammy-winning vocalist, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 3 reader tributes, latest March 8, 2007 - December 26, 2005 - Bill DeArango, 1921-2005: Early bebop guitarist, by Todd S. Jenkins
- December 25, 2005 - Derek Bailey, 1930-2005: Free-improvising guitarist, Incus label head, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest March 16, 2006 - November 19, 2005 - Bob Enevoldsen, 1920-2005: West Coast multi-instrumentalist, arranger, by Todd S. Jenkins
- October 21, 2005 - Shirley Horn, 1934-2005: Sublime vocalist and pianist, by Todd S. Jenkins
- August 15, 2005 - Joyce Wein, 1928-2005: Wife, business partner of George Wein, by Festival Productions
- August 11, 2005 - Billy Robinson, 1939-2005: Classic Texas tenor voice, by Ron Sweetman
with 1 reader tribute, posted October 6, 2005 - August 6, 2005 - Keter Betts, 1928-2005: Beloved veteran bassist, by Steve Monroe
with 1 reader tribute, posted May 9, 2006 - July 30, 2005 - Lucky Thompson, 1924-2005: Bebop tenor and soprano saxophonist, by Todd S. Jenkins
- July 25, 2005 - Albert Mangelsdorff, 1928-2005: German trombone innovator, by Todd S. Jenkins
- July 16, 2005 - Blue Barron, 1913-2005: 'Sweet' bandleader, by Todd S. Jenkins
- July 15, 2005 - Billy Catalano, 1934-2005: San Francisco trumpeter and educator, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest September 20, 2006 - July 11, 2005 - Warren Luckey, 1920-2005: Early bebop tenorman, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted March 2, 2006 - May 29, 2005 - Oscar Brown Jr., 1926-2005: Legendary jazz vocalist, poet and social activist, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest August 1, 2007 - May 12, 2005 - Monica Zetterlund, 1937-2005: Swedish jazz singer, by Todd S. Jenkins
- April 28, 2005 - Percy Heath, 1923-2005: Modern Jazz Quartet bassist, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 5 reader tributes, latest December 11, 2008 - April 23, 2005 - Jimmy Woode, 1928-2005: Bassist with Ellington, Clarke-Boland, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 4 reader tributes, latest October 11, 2006 - April 22, 2005 - Arnie Lawrence, 1938-2005: Saxophonist, educator, peacemaker, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 5 reader tributes, latest May 19, 2007 - April 20, 2005 - Stan Levey, 1926-2005: Bebop/West Coast drummer, photographer, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted October 18, 2007 - April 19, 2005 - Niels-Henning Pedersen, 1946-2005: First-call Danish bassist, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest May 1, 2005 - April 14, 2005 - Benny Bailey, 1925-2005: Expatriate bop trumpeter, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 5 reader tributes, latest August 13, 2008 - March 21, 2005 - Bobby Short, 1924-2005: Legendary cabaret singer, pianist, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest December 8, 2005 - March 8, 2005 - Larry Bunker, 1928-2005: West Coast drummer, vibist, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 5 reader tributes, latest December 11, 2008 - March 3, 2005 - Al Singer, 1928-2005: Producer and jazz advocate, by Patricia Myers
- March 2, 2005 - Martin Denny, 1911-2005: "Exotica" pop-culture bandleader, pianist, by Todd S. Jenkins
- February 21, 2005 - Pam Bricker, 1954-2005: Jazz and electronica vocalist, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted February 14, 2006 - February 15, 2005 - Bill Potts, 1928-2005: Pianist, arranger, educator and producer, by Todd S. Jenkins
- February 8, 2005 - Jimmy Smith, 1928-2005: King of the Hammond B-3 organ, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 6 reader tributes, latest January 24, 2006 - February 7, 2005 - Enos Payne, 1955-2005: Brooklyn pianist and educator, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 3 reader tributes, latest May 20, 2007 - February 4, 2005 - Warren Vaché Sr., 1914-2005: Bassist, jazz patriarch and historian, by Todd S. Jenkins
- January 21, 2005 - Mort Fega, 1921-2005: Radio host and record producer, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 7 reader tributes, latest September 24, 2007 - January 15, 2005 - Dudley Hill, 1948-2005: Guitarist with Pearl Django, by Todd S. Jenkins
- January 1, 2005 - Hugh Davies, 1943-2005: Free improviser and instrument inventor, by Todd S. Jenkins
- December 30, 2004 - Artie Shaw, 1910-2004: Legendary clarinetist and bandleader, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 3 reader tributes, latest July 16, 2006 - December 27, 2004 - Hank Garland, 1930-2004: Rock-and-roll, jazz and country guitarist, by Todd S. Jenkins
- December 23, 2004 - Leslie Gourse, 1939-2004: Music critic, author and biographer, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest February 29, 2008 - December 20, 2004 - Son Seals, 1942-2004: Chicago-based blues guitarist, by Todd S. Jenkins
- December 17, 2004 - Dick Heckstall-Smith, 1934-2004: British blues and fusion saxophonist, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted May 4, 2005 - December 10, 2004 - Danny Hayes, 1946-2004: Trumpeter with Rich, Mulligan, Severinsen, by Bill Kirchner
with 3 reader tributes, latest December 22, 2007 - November 27, 2004 - Lucille Rollins, 1928-2004: Wife and manager of Sonny Rollins, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted December 8, 2005 - November 20, 2004 - Bob Maize, 1945-2004: West Coast bassist on Concord Jazz albums, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted February 24, 2007 - November 18, 2004 - Cy Coleman, 1929-2004: Award-winning Broadway composer, by Todd S. Jenkins
- November 6, 2004 - Pete Jolly, 1932-2004: West Coast pianist, accordionist, soundtrack player, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted June 10, 2007 - November 3, 2004 - Joe Bushkin, 1916-2004: Pianist, composer and trumpeter, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest December 8, 2005 - November 1, 2004 - Mark Ledford, 1960-2004: Vocalist, trumpeter with Metheny, others, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 13 reader tributes, latest July 10, 2008 - October 29, 2004 - Jimmy Lovelace, 1940-2004: Drummer with Benson, Montgomery, Scott, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 3 reader tributes, latest April 17, 2006 - October 28, 2004 - Gil Melle, 1931-2004: Baritone saxophonist, composer, inventor, by Todd S. Jenkins
- October 26, 2004 - Robin Kenyatta, 1942-2004: Versatile reeds player and educator, by Ayo Kenyatta Haynes
with 4 reader tributes, latest September 15, 2008 - October 18, 2004 - Clarence Atkins, 1921-2004: Jazz writer and historian, by Todd S. Jenkins
- October 15, 2004 - Bill Eyden, 1930-2004: English bop, R&B drummer, by Gene Martin
- October 10, 2004 - Paul Moen, 1953-2004: Saxophonist, arranger for Rich, Hampton, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 3 reader tributes, latest February 11, 2008 - October 2, 2004 - Max Geldray, 1916-2004: Harmonica player and TV 'Goon', by Angela Morley
with 2 reader tributes, latest June 3, 2009 - September 10, 2004 - Gordon Brisker, 1937-2004: Tenor saxophonist, arranger and bandleader, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted May 9, 2008 - August 9, 2004 - Emil Haddad, 1922-2004: Worcester area trumpeter, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 3 reader tributes, latest January 23, 2005 - July 22, 2004 - Illinois Jacquet, 1922-2004: Tenor saxophone titan, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted August 22, 2004 - July 20, 2004 - James Williams, 1951-2004: Pianist, educator and producer, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest September 1, 2004 - July 14, 2004 - David Baker, 1946-2004: Esteemed recording engineer, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted October 7, 2005 - June 17, 2004 - Nap Turner, 1931-2004: Bassist, singer, radio personality, by Todd S. Jenkins
- June 17, 2004 - Jackie Paris, 1924-2004: Singer with Mingus, Bird, Hampton, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 9 reader tributes, latest June 26, 2007 - June 10, 2004 - Ray Charles, 1930-2004: Ray Charles by Ronnie James, by Ronnie James
International legend of soul, jazz, rock-and-roll, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted August 11, 2004 - June 5, 2004 - Carlo Bohl, 1919-2004: Trumpeter, author, educator, by Wolfram Knauer
- June 4, 2004 - Steve Lacy, 1934-2004: soprano saxophonist, Monk enthusiast, free jazz pioneer, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest July 26, 2004 - May 21, 2004 - Rick Henderson, 1928-2004: Washington, D.C. saxophonist, Ellington alumnus, by Todd S. Jenkins
- May 18, 2004 - Arnold 'Gatemouth' Moore, 1913-2004: Influential blues singer, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 3 reader tributes, latest April 20, 2008 - May 18, 2004 - Elvin Jones, 1927-2004: Legendary drummer and bandleader, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 3 reader tributes, latest February 1, 2006 - May 12, 2004 - John LaPorta, 1920-2004: Reedman, composer, arranger, educator, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest April 2, 2005 - May 6, 2004 - Barney Kessel, 1923-2004: Perennially popular guitarist, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 4 reader tributes, latest June 19, 2004 - April 25, 2004 - Claude 'Fiddler' Williams, 1908-2004: Veteran jazz violinist and guitarist, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 4 reader tributes, latest March 20, 2007 - April 17, 2004 - Joe Kennedy Jr., 1923-2004: Honored jazz violinist, educator, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 3 reader tributes, latest January 8, 2008 - April 8, 2004 - Chief Bey, 1913-2004: Master of African drums, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 4 reader tributes, latest May 18, 2008 - April 2, 2004 - Gus Statiras, 1923-2004: Producer and music dealer, by F. Norman Vickers
with 2 reader tributes, latest January 31, 2009 - March 21, 2004 - Don Thompson, 1932-2004: Saxophonist and jazz spokesperson, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 3 reader tributes, latest December 27, 2006 - March 16, 2004 - Hank Marr, 1927-2004: Hammond organist and educator, by Todd S. Jenkins
- March 15, 2004 - Chuck Niles, 1927-2004: DJ, Southern California's 'Voice of Jazz', by Todd S. Jenkins
with 4 reader tributes, latest October 31, 2008 - March 9, 2004 - John Mayer, 1930-2004: Violinist, composer, Indo-Jazz fusion pioneer, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest September 10, 2005 - March 9, 2004 - Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson, 1932-2004: Classical composer, jazz pianist, conductor, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted April 15, 2005 - March 6, 2004 - Ruth Ellington Boatwright, 1915-2004: Duke's sister and business manager, by Todd S. Jenkins
- February 26, 2004 - Alvino Rey, 1908-2004: Swing Era bandleader, pedal steel guitarist, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest December 13, 2005 - February 26, 2004 - Jimmy Coe, 1921-2004: Bandleader and saxophonist, by Robert L. Campbell
- February 26, 2004 - Jack Sperling, 1922-2004: Big band, TV, studio drummer, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 8 reader tributes, latest March 3, 2008 - February 23, 2004 - Don Cornell, 1919-2004: Big band vocalist, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 3 reader tributes, latest February 4, 2006 - February 23, 2004 - Bart Howard, 1915-2004: Composer of 'Fly Me To The Moon', 'Let Me Love You', by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted March 25, 2006 - February 18, 2004 - Vince Cattolica, 1923-2004: San Francisco clarinetist, by Todd S. Jenkins
- February 16, 2004 - Ella Johnson, 1917-2004: Dance-band singer, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 4 reader tributes, latest May 25, 2007 - February 15, 2004 - Gil Coggins, 1924-2004: Pianist with Coltrane, Miles, McLean, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest June 28, 2009 - February 14, 2004 - Grover Sales, 1920-2004: San Francisco Jazz Scene Mainstay, by James Hale
with 1 reader tribute, posted June 26, 2004 - February 14, 2004 - Walter Perkins, 1932-2004: Drummer, leader of MJT+3, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 3 reader tributes, latest January 24, 2008 - February 12, 2004 - Cedric White, 1927-2004: Enthusiast and Berigan biographer, by Todd S. Jenkins
- February 3, 2004 - Cornelius Bumpus, 1946-2004: Saxophonist with Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest April 8, 2006 - February 2, 2004 - Malachi Favors (Maghostus), 1927-2004: Bassist with Art Ensemble of Chicago, other groups, by Todd S. Jenkins
- January 30, 2004 - Frank Mantooth, 1947-2004: Pianist, composer, arranger, bandleader, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest April 29, 2009 - January 26, 2004 - Sam Furnace, 1954-2004: Saxophonist with Hemphill, O'Farrill, etc., by Todd S. Jenkins
- January 22, 2004 - Billy May, 1916-2004: Arranger, composer, bandleader, Sinatra associate, by Todd S. Jenkins
- January 22, 2004 - Milt Bernhart, 1926-2004: West Coast trombonist and big-band enthusiast, by Todd S. Jenkins
- January 22, 2004 - Charlotte Zwerin, 1931-2004: Documentary filmmaker (Monk, Ella, Stones, Frost), by Todd S. Jenkins
- January 15, 2004 - Alex Barris, 1923-2004: Radio/TV personality, Oscar Peterson biographer, by Todd S. Jenkins
- January 7, 2004 - John Guerin, 1939-2004: Crossover drummer, producer, arranger, by Todd S. Jenkins
- January 3, 2004 - Donald Leight, 1923-2004: Trumpeter, inspired Broadway hit "Side Man", by Todd S. Jenkins
- January 2, 2004 - André Persiany, 1927-2004: French pianist, collaborated with expatriates, by Todd S. Jenkins
- December 23, 2003 - Don Lamond, 1920-2003: Great Herman Herd drummer, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted February 28, 2006 - December 21, 2003 - Hans Koller, 1921-2003: Austrian saxophonist, composer, bandleader, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted December 10, 2005 - December 13, 2003 - John Prince, 1943-2003: Educator, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest February 28, 2007 - December 13, 2003 - Webster Young, 1932-2003: Washington, DC trumpeter, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted September 10, 2008 - November 9, 2003 - Buddy Arnold, 1926-2003: Saxophonist with Rich, Dorsey, Kenton bands, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted September 23, 2006 - October 10, 2003 - Marie Marcus, 1914-2003: Jazz pianist, Waller protege, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 4 reader tributes, latest January 28, 2007 - October 9, 2003 - Don Lanphere, 1928-2003: Washington State saxophonist and "favorite son", by Todd S. Jenkins
with 3 reader tributes, latest January 2, 2008 - October 1, 2003 - Chubby Jackson, 1918-2003: Chubby and Duffy Jackson, the Only Father-and-Son Bass and Drum Team in Jazz, by W. Royal Stokes
with 11 reader tributes, latest March 7, 2009 - September 30, 2003 - Eddie Gladden, 1937-2003: Drummer, worked with jazz greats, by Zan Stewart
with 8 reader tributes, latest June 23, 2009 - September 26, 2003 - Shawn Lane, 1963-2003: Rock and world-fusion guitarist, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 4 reader tributes, latest May 23, 2007 - September 19, 2003 - Frank Lowe, 1943-2003: Powerful, undersung free jazz tenorman, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted January 7, 2007 - September 10, 2003 - Carl Fontana, 1928-2003: Great West Coast/Vegas trombonist, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest September 11, 2006 - August 26, 2003 - Wayne Andre, 1931-2003: Trombonist with Herman, Winding, Goodman, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest February 17, 2008 - August 21, 2003 - "Wild Bill" Whelan, 1927-2003: DC Area Trumpeter and Bandleader, by Don Rouse
- August 15, 2003 - Eric Nisenson, 1946-2003: Miles, Trane, Rollins biographer, by James Hale
with 3 reader tributes, latest October 20, 2007 - August 9, 2003 - Bill Perkins, 1924-2003: Perennially popular West Coast reedman, by Todd S. Jenkins
- August 6, 2003 - Grover Mitchell, 1930-2003: Trombonist was latter-day leader of Basie Orchestra, by Len Dobbin
with 3 reader tributes, latest March 21, 2006 - July 30, 2003 - Howard Armstrong, 1909-2003: African-American string-band performer, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted June 29, 2004 - July 28, 2003 - Luther Henderson, 1919-2003: Arranger, orchestrator for Ellington, Broadway, TV, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted February 9, 2004 - July 28, 2003 - Aaron Bell, 1922-2003: Ellington bassist, pianist, educator, by Todd S. Jenkins
- July 16, 2003 - Celia Cruz, 1924-2003: Singer known as the Queen of Salsa, by Kenny Mathieson
with 5 reader tributes, latest April 28, 2004 - July 12, 2003 - Benny Carter, 1907-2003: Revered elder statesman of jazz, by Kenny Mathieson
Jazz loses its elder statesman, by David Dupont
with 3 reader tributes, latest July 18, 2003 - July 7, 2003 - Earl Smith, 1932-2003: Drummed with Dolphy and Sun Ra, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest November 4, 2005 - July 1, 2003 - Herbie Mann, 1930-2003: Herbie Mann at the 2000 Freihofer's Jazz Festival, Saratoga Springs, NY, by
Crossover star established flute as serious jazz instrument, by Kenny Mathieson
with 4 reader tributes, latest July 18, 2003 - June 19, 2003 - Peanuts Hucko, 1918-2003: Swing clarinet star, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 6 reader tributes, latest May 5, 2006 - June 15, 2003 - Volker Kriegel, 1943-2003: Jazz-rock guitarist was also illustrator, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 3 reader tributes, latest July 16, 2005 - June 14, 2003 - Jimmy Knepper, 1927-2003: Gifted trombonist and arranger, by
with 3 reader tributes, latest November 15, 2004 - June 13, 2003 - Harold Ashby, 1925-2003: Great Ellington tenor man, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted March 18, 2006 - June 13, 2003 - Edwin Swanston, 1922-2003: Pianist, composer and vocal coach, by Jackie Summers
- June 4, 2003 - Shooby Taylor, 1929-2003: Cult-favorite scat singer, by Todd S. Jenkins
- May 17, 2003 - Freddy Guerra, 1923-2003: Big Band leader began with Miller, by
with 5 reader tributes, latest June 27, 2006 - May 12, 2003 - Bross Townsend, 1933-2003: Pianist worked with major names, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest February 14, 2009 - May 12, 2003 - Noel Redding, 1945-2003: Bassist with Hendrix began in jazz, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted August 19, 2004 - May 7, 2003 - Ted Joans, 1928-2003: Poet was instigator of 'Bird Lives' graffiti, by
- May 6, 2003 - Noble Jolley, 1955-2003: Guitarist and teacher in DC area, by
with 7 reader tributes, latest January 13, 2006 - April 28, 2003 - Doc Pittman, 1917-2003: Popular all-rounder with zany humour, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted June 3, 2003 - April 21, 2003 - Nina Simone, 1933-2003: An Appreciation, by Mike Zwerin
Singer dubbed The High Priestess of Soul, by Kenny Mathieson
with 3 reader tributes, latest December 13, 2005 - April 20, 2003 - Walter Fuller, 1910-2003: Trumpeter scored big hit with Ear Hines, by
- April 20, 2003 - Teddy Edwards, 1924-2003: Major player on the West Coast scene, by
with 7 reader tributes, latest November 15, 2006 - April 19, 2003 - Cholly Atkins, 1913-2003: Dancer and choreographer, by
- April 17, 2003 - Earl King, 1934-2003: New Orleans bluesman with flamboyant style, by
- April 13, 2003 - Allen Eager, 1927-2003: Bill Crow remembers Allen Eager, by Bill Crow
Lester-influenced tenorman of the bebop era, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted May 2, 2004 - April 8, 2003 - Al Plank, 1932-2003: Respected pianist on California scene, by Forrest Dylan Bryant
with 4 reader tributes, latest May 18, 2008 - April 7, 2003 - Jutta Hipp, 1925-2003: Pianist made brief impact on 50s bop scene, by
with 4 reader tributes, latest August 13, 2006 - April 6, 2003 - Babatunde Olatunji, 1927-2003: Ambassador for African music, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted June 3, 2004 - April 5, 2003 - Rob Madna, 1931-2003: Well-established pianist on Dutch jazz scene, by
with 4 reader tributes, latest January 29, 2008 - March 29, 2003 - David Azarian, 1952-2003: Pianist and teacher killed in roadside accident, by Rob Hayes
with 2 reader tributes, latest April 20, 2007 - March 29, 2003 - Placide Adams, 1929-2003: Bassist was stalwart of New Orleans scene, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted September 10, 2008 - March 23, 2003 - Juan José Calatayud, 1939-2003: Pianist was a major figure in jazz in Mexico, by Alain Derbez
with 7 reader tributes, latest February 17, 2008 - March 8, 2003 - Nathen Page, 1937-2003: Guitarist worked with major names, by
with 14 reader tributes, latest April 4, 2005 - March 6, 2003 - Linton Garner, 1915-2003: Pianist was brother of Errol Garner, by
- February 27, 2003 - Ameen Muhammad, 1955-2003: Trumpeter and educator with AACM connections, by
Trumpeter, composer and educator, by Todd S. Jenkins - February 18, 2003 - Michel Graillier, 1946-2003: French pianist worked with Chet, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest August 12, 2004 - February 14, 2003 - Jack Maher, 1924-2003: Former publisher of Downbeat, by Frank Alkyer
with 2 reader tributes, latest February 22, 2003 - February 12, 2003 - Zoe Anglesey, 1941-2003: Reading her own poetry at benefit on 10/6/02, Bob Holman's Poetry Bar, by Enid Farber
Zoe Anglesey thanking the musicians and poets who participated in her benefit, by Enid Farber
Memories of Zoe, by Enid Farber
JJA colleague Zoe Anglesey, by Enid Farber
with 4 reader tributes, latest October 18, 2008 - February 11, 2003 - Tommy Gwaltney, 1921-2003: Founder of Blues Alley in DC, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted August 28, 2008 - February 9, 2003 - Ruby Braff, 1927-2003: Cornet master with a distinctive voice, by Kenny Mathieson
with 5 reader tributes, latest June 9, 2009 - February 8, 2003 - Cliff Bastien, 1939-2003: Popular New Orleans-style jazzman, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted June 16, 2005 - February 8, 2003 - Keba Bobo Cissoko, 1900-2003: Griot settled in America, by Sylvian Leroux
- February 5, 2003 - Charlie Biddle, 1926-2003: Bassist helped develop Montreal jazz scene, by
with 4 reader tributes, latest November 20, 2007 - February 5, 2003 - Clyde Dickerson, 1923-2003: Saxophonist doubled as doorman, by
- February 1, 2003 - Mongo Santamaria, 1917-2003: Cuban percussionist was popular Latin jazz leader, by Kenny Mathieson
with 6 reader tributes, latest November 2, 2007 - January 27, 2003 - Don Suhor, 1932-2003: Veteran New Orleans jazzman, by Charles Suhor
- January 24, 2003 - Cy Touff, 1927-2003: Established reputation on rare bass trumpet, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted September 28, 2004 - January 21, 2003 - Paul Haines, 1933-2003: Poet collaborated on jazz projects, by
with 7 reader tributes, latest January 16, 2009 - January 17, 2003 - Louis-Victor Mialy, 1930-2003: Long career in record industry, by Don Lucoff
- January 16, 2003 - Ken Gallacher, 1939-2003: Familiar figure on Scottish jazz scene, by Kenny Mathieson
with 1 reader tribute, posted February 22, 2003 - January 11, 2003 - Bill Russo, 1928-2003: Ground-breaking composer and arranger, by
with 8 reader tributes, latest June 2, 2009 - January 8, 2003 - Buddy Montez, 1934-2003: Early Latin jazz leader in California, by
- December 24, 2002 - Billy Brooks, 1926-2002: Former Hampton trumpeter dies in Amsterdam, by
- December 15, 2002 - Dennis Lee Moorman, 1940-2002: Thoughtful and Musical Pianist and Arranger, by Dan Kassell
with 4 reader tributes, latest February 8, 2008 - December 13, 2002 - Stella Brooks, 1910-2002: Singer once linked with Holiday, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted September 11, 2005 - December 11, 2002 - Allen Tinney, 1921-2002: Pianist was forerunner of bebop, by
with 7 reader tributes, latest October 7, 2007 - December 5, 2002 - Bob Berg, 1951-2002: A memory of Bob Berg at New Haven, by Scott H. Thompson
Saxophonist Bob Berg (photograph by Ronnie James), by Ronnie James
with 11 reader tributes, latest June 12, 2009 - December 5, 2002 - Arvell Shaw, 1923-2002: Bassist had long association with Louis Armstrong, by
with 3 reader tributes, latest March 17, 2007 - December 5, 2002 - Bob Berg, 1951-2002: Saxophonist killed in automobile accident, by
with 11 reader tributes, latest June 12, 2009 - December 2, 2002 - Mal Waldron, 1925-2002: Expatriate piano great dies in Brussels, by
with 3 reader tributes, latest August 20, 2004 - December 2002 - Dolly Dawn, 1916-2002: Big band singer, by
with 9 reader tributes, latest January 7, 2009 - November 26, 2002 - Stanley Black, 1913-2002: Popular bandleader began in jazz, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest October 29, 2004 - November 23, 2002 - Bobby Forrester, 1947-2002: Keyboards and MD for Ruth Brown for quarter century, by
- November 22, 2002 - Taswell Baird, Jr, 1922-2002: Veteran trombonist murdered, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted February 14, 2003 - November 21, 2002 - Buddy Kaye, 1918-2002: Songwriter wrote hits for Sinatra, Fitzgerald, by
with 3 reader tributes, latest April 6, 2008 - November 21, 2002 - Ernie Hatfield, 1914-2002: Pianist on the Seattle scene, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest November 19, 2006 - November 21, 2002 - Hadda Brooks, 1916-2002: Boogie-woogie star enjoyed late comeback, by
- November 18, 2002 - Bill Brunskill, 1920-2002: Trumpeter contributed to the UK revival scene, by
with 10 reader tributes, latest November 21, 2007 - November 13, 2002 - Sir Roland Hanna, 1932-2002: Pianist was jazz aristocrat, by
with 10 reader tributes, latest May 28, 2009 - November 11, 2002 - Gordon Cruickshank, 1949-2002: A leading figure on Scottish scene, by
with 7 reader tributes, latest March 12, 2006 - November 3, 2002 - Lonnie Donegan, 1931-2002: First UK Skiffle star dies on tour, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted October 15, 2004 - November 3, 2002 - Matt Betton, 1913-2002: Former Executive of IAJE, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted November 19, 2005 - November 2002 - Nancie Banks, 1951-2002: Singer and bandleader, by
with 3 reader tributes, latest November 8, 2004 - October 27, 2002 - Tom Dowd, 1925-2002: Innovative recording engineer, by
- October 21, 2002 - D. Antoinette Handy-Miller, 1931-2002: Former director of NEA fund, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest March 20, 2006 - October 17, 2002 - Sonny Seals, 1941-2002: Tenor saxophonist, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest November 14, 2006 - October 17, 2002 - Tommy Loy, 1930-2002: Cornettist, by
with 5 reader tributes, latest March 30, 2008 - October 17, 2002 - Henri Renaud, 1925-2002: Pianist and Record Producer, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted June 26, 2004 - October 13, 2002 - Bill Berry, 1930-2002: Trumpeter and cornetist, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest June 19, 2004 - October 13, 2002 - Eileen Southern, 1920-2002: Scholar and writer, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted February 22, 2007 - October 12, 2002 - Ray Conniff, 1916-2002: Trombonist, Arranger and Bandleader, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted April 8, 2007 - October 12, 2002 - Chuck Swan, 1935-2002: Jazz Society Executive, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted February 10, 2006 - October 10, 2002 - Abe Most, 1920-2002: Clarinet, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest February 15, 2009 - October 5, 2002 - Danny Vanelli, 1912-2002: Trumpeter and bandleader, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest May 12, 2004 - September 29, 2002 - Ellis Larkins, 1923-2002: Pianist, by
with 3 reader tributes, latest March 14, 2006 - September 21, 2002 - Peter Kowald, 1944-2002: Peter Kowald, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted August 15, 2004 - September 17, 2002 - Dodo Marmarosa, 1925-2002: Troubled pianist made brief but lasting impact on jazz, by
with 5 reader tributes, latest January 7, 2009 - September 14, 2002 - Paul Williams, 1915-2002: Paul 'Hucklebuck' Williams, by
- September 5, 2002 - Frank Hewitt, 1935-2002: , by
with 2 reader tributes, latest November 20, 2004 - September 5, 2002 - Charles McGhee, 1942-2002: Charles E. McGhee, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted December 8, 2007 - September 3, 2002 - Charles Frazier, 1907-2002: Charles Frazier, by
- September 1, 2002 - Turk Van Lake, 1918-2002: Turk Van Lake, by
with 6 reader tributes, latest April 22, 2009 - August 31, 2002 - Lionel Hampton, 1908-2002: , by
with 1 reader tribute, posted February 19, 2008 - August 30, 2002 - Pepsi Bethel, 1918-2002: Jazz dancer and choreographer, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest February 4, 2005 - August 27, 2002 - John S. Wilson, 1913-2002: , by
with 2 reader tributes, latest November 4, 2006 - August 25, 2002 - William Warfield, 1920-2002: , by
with 1 reader tribute, posted August 18, 2007 - August 20, 2002 - Christopher Columbus, 1902-2002: Christopher Columbus, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest February 8, 2007 - August 19, 2002 - Jackie Raven, 1951-2002: Jackie Raven, dancer and poet, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest June 28, 2006 - August 14, 2002 - Larry Rivers, 1923-2002: Larry Rivers, saxophonist and controversial visual artist, by
with 3 reader tributes, latest December 10, 2007 - August 8, 2002 - Ronnie Stephenson, 1937-2002: Ronnie Stephenson, major UK jazz drummer, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest May 9, 2009 - August 8, 2002 - Vernon Welsh, 1919-2002: Vernon Welsh, co-founded Left Bank Jazz Society, by
with 4 reader tributes, latest April 12, 2009 - August 8, 2002 - Wilber Morris, 1937-2002: Wilber Morris, bassist and bandleader, by
with 6 reader tributes, latest April 6, 2007 - August 5, 2002 - Ron McCroby, 1934-2002: Ron McCroby, jazz whistler, by
with 14 reader tributes, latest February 9, 2006 - August 4, 2002 - Mary Jefferson, 1927-2002: Mary Jefferson, singer, by
with 4 reader tributes, latest June 6, 2006 - August 4, 2002 - Daphne Hellman, 1916-2002: Daphne Hellman, harpist, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted August 10, 2002 - August 3, 2002 - Jerry Underwood, 1956-2002: Jerry Underwood, gifted saxophonist on UK scene, by Ian Storror
with 2 reader tributes, latest July 2, 2007 - August 2, 2002 - Roy Kral, 1921-2002: Roy Kral, singer and half of famous duo, by
with 5 reader tributes, latest April 2, 2009 - August 2, 2002 - Kenny Gardner, 1913-2002: Kenny Gardner, singer, by
with 21 reader tributes, latest July 16, 2008 - July 25, 2002 - Idrees Sulieman, 1923-2002: Idrees Sulieman, pioneering bebop trumpeter, by
with 4 reader tributes, latest September 5, 2008 - July 22, 2002 - Marion Montgomery, 1934-2002: Jazz singer with broad appeal, by
with 5 reader tributes, latest April 24, 2009 - July 20, 2002 - Jimmy Maxwell, 1917-2002: Jimmy Maxwell, lead trumpet with top bands, by
with 6 reader tributes, latest July 5, 2007 - July 19, 2002 - Alan Lomax, 1915-2002: Famous Collector of Music In The Field, by
- July 18, 2002 - Seymour Solomon, 1922-2002: Seymour Solomon, founder of Vanguard Records, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted May 8, 2006 - July 13, 2002 - Jerry Fuller, 1939-2002: Canadian drummer played with Ellington, Peterson, by Len Dobbin
with 1 reader tribute, posted July 23, 2002 - July 10, 2002 - Alan Shulman, 1915-2002: Alan Shulman, cellist, by Jay Shulman
- July 8, 2002 - Ward Kimball, 1914-2002: Ward Kimbell, trombonist and founder of Firehouse Five, by
- July 7, 2002 - Ray Foxley, 1928-2002: Pianist with Colyer and Barber, by Marcus A. Woelfle
with 1 reader tribute, posted August 11, 2005 - July 6, 2002 - Jimmie Lee Robinson, 1931-2002: Jimmie Lee Robinson, blues singer, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted April 11, 2008 - July 5, 2002 - Duke Dejan, 1909-2002: Duke Dejan, founder of the Olympia Brass Band, by
- July 2, 2002 - Ray Brown, 1926-2002: A Giant of the Jazz Bass, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest July 27, 2002 - June 30, 2002 - Richard Allen, 1932-2002: Richard Allen, drummer, by
with 3 reader tributes, latest July 2, 2005 - June 29, 2002 - Edmund Anderson, 1913-2002: Edmund Anderson, producer and influence on Ellington, by
- June 29, 2002 - Rosemary Clooney, 1928-2002: Highly Regarded Pop-Jazz Singer, by
- June 27, 2002 - Timothy White, 1952-2002: Uncompromising Editor of Billboard, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted April 28, 2009 - June 27, 2002 - Russ Freeman, 1926-2002: Important West Coast Pianist, by
with 3 reader tributes, latest February 26, 2006 - June 25, 2002 - Nellie Monk, 1921-2002: Nellie Monk, devoted supporter of Thelonious, by
- June 24, 2002 - Joe Derise, 1926-2002: Joe Derise, singer, by
with 4 reader tributes, latest August 14, 2006 - June 21, 2002 - Matt Dennis, 1914-2002: Composer of Angel Eyes, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest March 26, 2004 - June 5, 2002 - Charles Parham, 1911-2002: Truck Parham, versatile bass player, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest October 5, 2004 - June 5, 2002 - Curtis Amy, 1927-2002: Curtis Amy, soul jazz saxophonist, by Howard Mandel
with 1 reader tribute, posted December 21, 2005 - May 11, 2002 - Buster Brown, 1913-2002: Tap Dancer worked with Duke, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted December 13, 2006 - May 6, 2002 - Bj Johansen, 1940-2002: Saxophonist was Major Figure in Norwegian Jazz, by Stefan Wijkstr
- May 3, 2002 - Adolphus Riley, 1925-2002: Trombonist Snooks Riley, by W. Royal Stokes
- May 1, 2002 - Marty Faloon, 1922-2002: Guitarist, by
- April 29, 2002 - Pete Jacobsen, 1950-2002: Undervalued pianist on the British jazz scene, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted March 30, 2009 - April 18, 2002 - Cy Laurie, 1926-2002: Clarinettist Was Leading Figure in British Revival Scene, by
with 10 reader tributes, latest April 12, 2009 - April 16, 2002 - Claudio Slon, 1944-2002: Drummer Slon kept the beat going for lovers of jazz and Brazilian music, by Bret Saunders
with 1 reader tribute, posted December 4, 2006 - April 11, 2002 - David Brooks, 1922-2002: Tenor saxophonist Bubba Brooks, by Dan Kassell
with 3 reader tributes, latest August 25, 2005 - April 9, 2002 - Juno Lewis, 1932-2002: Juno Lewis, writer of Kulu Se Mama, by
with 6 reader tributes, latest July 6, 2008 - April 9, 2002 - Weldon Irvine, 1942-2002: Pianist and composer Weldon Irvine, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest July 1, 2002 - March 27, 2002 - Geneva Perry, 1926-2002: Tenor saxophonist Geneva Perry, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest January 11, 2007 - March 27, 2002 - Dudley Moore, 1935-2002: Pianist Dudley Moore, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted July 20, 2002 - March 19, 2002 - Big John Patton, 1935-2002: Soul Jazz Organ Star, by
with 7 reader tributes, latest December 10, 2007 - March 18, 2002 - Harry Hayes, 1909-2002: Saxophonist and Bandleader Harry Hayes, by
- March 14, 2002 - Doug Willson, 1935-2002: Canadian bass player Doug Willson, by Len Dobbin
- March 13, 2002 - Mati Klarwein, 1932-2002: Artist's Painting Featured On Cover of Bitches Brew, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted March 23, 2002 - March 11, 2002 - Billy Krechmer, 1910-2002: Clarinettist and Club Owner Billy Krechmer, by
with 3 reader tributes, latest January 23, 2009 - March 10, 2002 - Shirley Scott, 1934-2002: Leading Lady of Soul Jazz, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted February 5, 2008 - March 6, 2002 - Oliver Johnson, 1944-2002: Drummer Oliver Johnson, by
with 6 reader tributes, latest October 30, 2007 - March 4, 2002 - Mack Pitt, 1920-2002: Saxophonist Mack Pitt, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted August 28, 2006 - March 3, 2002 - Cleo McGee, 1928-2002: Blues singer Big Bo McGee, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest February 16, 2007 - March 1, 2002 - David Mann, 1916-2002: Songwriter David Mann, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted January 6, 2006 - March 2002 - Malcolm Pinson, 1941-2002: Drummer Malcolm Pinson, by
- February 28, 2002 - Helmut Zacharias, 1920-2002: Violinist Helmut Zacharias, by
with 12 reader tributes, latest May 18, 2009 - February 26, 2002 - Loonis McGlohon, 1921-2002: Pianist and Songwriter Loonis McGlohon, by
with 3 reader tributes, latest February 27, 2009 - February 24, 2002 - Arthur Lyman, 1932-2002: Carrying a tiki torch for band leader Arthur Lyman, by Nate Chinen
with 7 reader tributes, latest April 22, 2009 - February 24, 2002 - Mel Stewart, 1930-2002: Actor and Saxophonist Mel Stewart, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted July 3, 2004 - February 23, 2002 - Tex Stephens, 1922-2002: Broadcaster Tex Stephens, by
- February 22, 2002 - Ronnie Verrell, 1926-2002: Leading Big Band Drummer on UK Scene, by
with 5 reader tributes, latest December 13, 2008 - February 22, 2002 - Stephen Longstreet, 1907-2002: Writer Stephen Longstreet, by
- February 8, 2002 - Nick Brignola, 1936-2002: Gifted Specialist on the Baritone Saxophone, by
with 4 reader tributes, latest February 6, 2009 - February 7, 2002 - Walter Bolden, 1925-2002: Drummer Was Much In Demand, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted February 6, 2005 - February 6, 2002 - Wendell Marshall, 1920-2002: Bass Player with Prodigious Musical Associates, by
with 5 reader tributes, latest May 2, 2009 - February 2, 2002 - Remo Palmier, 1923-2002: Swinging and Inventive Jazz Guitarist, by
with 4 reader tributes, latest December 13, 2005 - February 1, 2002 - John Ewing, 1917-2002: Trombonist Streamline Ewing, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest June 9, 2006 - February 1, 2002 - Vinnie Burke, 1921-2002: Bass Player Vinnie Burke, by
with 14 reader tributes, latest June 10, 2009 - January 26, 2002 - Joyce Carr, 1931-2002: Singer Joyce Carr, by
with 9 reader tributes, latest April 1, 2009 - January 21, 2002 - Peggy Lee, 1920-2002: Cool and Sultry Star of Jazz and Pop, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted February 19, 2006 - January 20, 2002 - John Jackson, 1924-2002: Blues singer John Jackson, by
- January 16, 2002 - Dean Earl, 1900-2002: Pianist and Teacher Dean Earl, by
with 10 reader tributes, latest July 2, 2009 - 2002 - Dawn and Sandra Luck, 1920-2002: Husband and wife team supported jazz in London, by Doug Yeager
with 1 reader tribute, posted September 19, 2004 - December 30, 2001 - Ralph Sutton, 1922-2001: Consummate Stylist with Roots in Stride, by
- December 14, 2001 - Conte Candoli, 1927-2001: Top West Coast Trumpet Soloist, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted December 26, 2001 - December 9, 2001 - Jack Sohmer, 1930-2001: Voice of Jazz in South Florida, by Paul Sohmer
with 13 reader tributes, latest June 3, 2007 - December 3, 2001 - Dee Barton, 1937-2001: Multi-instrumentalist and Composer Dee Barton, by
with 4 reader tributes, latest May 29, 2007 - November 24, 2001 - O C Smith, 1932-2001: Singer Cut His Teeth in Jazz, by
with 27 reader tributes, latest November 30, 2008 - November 22, 2001 - Norman Granz, 1918-2001: Non-Musician Who Played Huge Role in Jazz History, by
with 5 reader tributes, latest February 4, 2008 - November 21, 2001 - Ralph Burns, 1922-2001: Arranger Famed from Herman to Hollywood, by
with 4 reader tributes, latest July 19, 2006 - November 17, 2001 - Jerry Jerome, 1912-2001: Featured Tenorman with Famous Big Bands, by
with 6 reader tributes, latest June 4, 2008 - November 16, 2001 - Isaac Scott, 1945-2001: Bluesman Made Big Contribution in Seattle, by
with 3 reader tributes, latest June 5, 2008 - November 16, 2001 - Tommy Flanagan, 1930-2001: Sunset & Tommy Flanagan, by Ashley Kahn
Lucid and Sophisticated Jazz Pianist, by
with 5 reader tributes, latest January 25, 2006 - November 14, 2001 - Allan Leat, 1916-2001: Guitarist Allan Leat, by
- November 13, 2001 - Panama Francis, 1918-2001: The Funeral in Harlem, by Carla Rupp
Drummer Resurrected the Savoy Sultans, by
with 3 reader tributes, latest December 11, 2006 - November 12, 2001 - Babik Reinhardt, 1944-2001: Shared Instrument and Style with His Legendary Father, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest May 4, 2006 - October 31, 2001 - Bill Le Sage, 1927-2001: Accomplished Defender of the Bebop Idiom, by
with 11 reader tributes, latest September 20, 2007 - October 29, 2001 - Spike Robinson, 1930-2001: Jazz Saxophonist with Refined Tenor Style, by
with 5 reader tributes, latest December 11, 2006 - October 23, 2001 - Tom Baker, 1952-2001: Multi-instrumentalist With Command of Many Styles, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted August 23, 2005 - October 16, 2001 - Etta Jones, 1928-2001: Highly Respected Jazz Singer, by
with 5 reader tributes, latest May 8, 2007 - October 11, 2001 - Billy Maxted, 1917-2001: Jazz Arranger and Pianist, by
with 5 reader tributes, latest December 13, 2007 - October 8, 2001 - Charles Ables, 1943-2001: Long-time Bassist with Shirley Horn Trio, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest January 27, 2009 - October 4, 2001 - John Collins, 1912-2001: Guitarist Spent 14 Years with Nat Cole Trio, by
with 5 reader tributes, latest August 18, 2004 - October 2, 2001 - Manny Albam, 1922-2001: An Original and Intelligent Arranger, by
A Source of Inspiration, by Bill Kirchner
with 1 reader tribute, posted November 1, 2001 - October 1, 2001 - Paul Bridge, 1940-2001: Long-serving Bassist in Humph's Band, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted August 8, 2008 - September 18, 2001 - Hank Levy, 1927-2001: Innovative Arranger for Kenton and Others, by
with 20 reader tributes, latest March 7, 2009 - September 2, 2001 - Jay Migliori, 1930-2001: Saxophonist Was Original Member of Supersax, by
with 3 reader tributes, latest March 17, 2008 - September 1, 2001 - Sil Austin, 1929-2001: Tenor Saxophonist Scored Pop Hits, by
with 8 reader tributes, latest July 28, 2008 - August 26, 2001 - Cal Collins, 1933-2001: Country Boy Was Sophisticated Jazz Artist, by
with 5 reader tributes, latest June 16, 2009 - August 23, 2001 - Frank Emilio, 1921-2001: Late Recognition for Cuban Master, by
- August 17, 2001 - Flip Phillips, 1915-2001: Hard Swinging Tenor Star of JATP, by
with 7 reader tributes, latest May 14, 2009 - July 28, 2001 - Don Wherry, 1900-2001: Newfoundland Musical Pioneer, by Will Hilliard
with 6 reader tributes, latest August 3, 2001 - July 27, 2001 - Harold Land, 1928-2001: Unassuming Tenor Saxophonist with an Original Voice, by
with 4 reader tributes, latest August 7, 2001 - July 26, 2001 - Helmut Brandt, 1931-2001: Germany's Foremost Baritone Saxophonist, by Marcus A. Woelfle
with 2 reader tributes, latest August 26, 2001 - July 20, 2001 - Milt Gabler, 1911-2001: Founder of Commodore Records, by
- June 30, 2001 - Joe Henderson, 1937-2001: Tenor Giant Stood Among the Greats, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest July 4, 2001 - June 27, 2001 - Chico O'Farrill, 1921-2001: Prime Mover in Afro-Cuban Jazz, by
with 3 reader tributes, latest July 3, 2009 - June 21, 2001 - John Lee Hooker, 1917-2001: With a pin-stripe suit, by Gregg Juke
King of Country Boogie, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted May 10, 2007 - June 13, 2001 - Makanda Ken McIntyre, 1931-2001: Lyrical Member of the Avant-Garde, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest July 8, 2001 - May 27, 2001 - Helen Oakley Dance, 1913-2001: Helen Oakley Dance 1913-2001, by Francis J. Dance
with 2 reader tributes, latest June 6, 2001 - May 22, 2001 - Lorez Alexandria, 1929-2001: Highly Regarded Jazz Stylist, by
with 12 reader tributes, latest March 15, 2009 - May 19, 2001 - Susannah McCorkle, 1946-2001: Tragic End for Gifted Singer, by
with 4 reader tributes, latest June 20, 2001 - May 12, 2001 - Jacques Lowe, 1930-2001: Kennedy Photographer Also Jazz Chronicler, by Bob Blumenthal
- May 3, 2001 - Billy Higgins, 1936-2001: All Grace, by Mike Zwerin
Master Drummer of Modern Jazz, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted May 30, 2001 - April 28, 2001 - Anita Moore, 1950-2001: Singer in The Ellington Tradition, by
with 6 reader tributes, latest September 16, 2007 - April 24, 2001 - Al Hibbler, 1915-2001: Eccentric But Talented Singer, by
with 4 reader tributes, latest July 27, 2008 - April 22, 2001 - Isaac Cole, 1927-2001: Out From The Shadow of Nat, by
with 3 reader tributes, latest January 3, 2007 - April 18, 2001 - Billy Mitchell, 1926-2001: Saxophonist Played with Dizzy and The Count, by
with 5 reader tributes, latest June 12, 2008 - April 11, 2001 - Joe Viola, 1920-2001: Well-Respected Woodwind Teacher, by Rob Hayes
with 1 reader tribute, posted December 22, 2007 - April 9, 2001 - Ken Rattenbury, 1920-2001: Trumpeter Wrote The Book on Duke, by
with 4 reader tributes, latest January 20, 2009 - April 5, 2001 - Sonya Hedenbratt, 1931-2001: Popular Swedish Jazz Singer, by Stefan Wijkstr
- April 3, 2001 - Lester Kinsey, 1927-2001: Blues Patriarch, by
- March 29, 2001 - John Lewis, 1920-2001: Musical Architect of the Modern Jazz Quartet, by
with 4 reader tributes, latest March 13, 2007 - March 29, 2001 - Jeanette Kimball, 1906-2001: Seventy Year Career in Traditional Jazz, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted December 26, 2008 - March 29, 2001 - Milton Batiste, Jr, 1934-2001: Charismatic Leader of Olympia Band, by
with 5 reader tributes, latest December 23, 2008 - March 28, 2001 - Moe Koffman, 1928-2001: Leading Light in Canadian Jazz, by
with 4 reader tributes, latest May 28, 2008 - March 19, 2001 - Herbie Jones, 1927-2001: Reliable Lead Trumpet in Ellington Orchestra, by
- March 18, 2001 - Rupert Nurse, 1910-2001: Broke New Ground in Caribbean Jazz, by
with 3 reader tributes, latest October 29, 2004 - March 17, 2001 - John Lucas, 1917-2001: Trumpeter Overcame His Disabilities, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted May 5, 2004 - February 27, 2001 - Ted McMichael, 1908-2001: Last of the Original Merry Macs, by
- February 22, 2001 - John Fahey, 1939-2001: A Great Iconoclast in American Music, by
with 4 reader tributes, latest March 16, 2001 - February 13, 2001 - Sonny Morris, 1928-2001: Leading Figure in the UK Trad Jazz Revival, by
with 6 reader tributes, latest March 9, 2001 - February 13, 2001 - Moses Taiwa Molelekwa, 1973-2001: Tragic Ending for Rising African Star, by
with 9 reader tributes, latest May 19, 2009 - February 13, 2001 - George T. Simon, 1912-2001: Leading Chronicler of the Big Band Era, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest March 26, 2001 - February 10, 2001 - Buddy Tate, 1912-2001: Swinging Texas Tenorman Was Basie Star, by
with 6 reader tributes, latest February 19, 2001 - February 4, 2001 - J. J. Johnson, 1924-2001: Premier Exponent of Jazz Trombone, by
with 3 reader tributes, latest March 10, 2001 - January 27, 2001 - Milton Barnes, 1931-2001: Canadian Composer with Roots in Jazz, by
- January 23, 2001 - Jack McDuff, 1926-2001: Thanks Brother Jack McDuff, by Dave Stryker
with 6 reader tributes, latest January 28, 2001 - January 23, 2001 - Bill Reinhardt, 1908-2001: Clarinetist Ran Famous Chicago Club, by Alana Rocklin
with 1 reader tribute, posted March 12, 2007 - January 23, 2001 - Lou Levy, 1928-2001: Pianist With An Affinity for Song, by George Ziskind
with 6 reader tributes, latest March 19, 2001 - January 23, 2001 - Jack McDuff, 1926-2001: Subtle But Groovin' Soul Jazz Star, by
with 6 reader tributes, latest January 28, 2001 - January 17, 2001 - Norris Turney, 1921-2001: Reed Player With Duke and Others, by Russ Dantzler
with 1 reader tribute, posted February 27, 2001 - January 4, 2001 - Les Brown, 1912-2001: Swing Band Leader of Renown, by
with 5 reader tributes, latest September 5, 2006 - December 31, 2000 - Charlie Lourie, 1940-2000: Co-Founder of Mosaic Records, by
with 3 reader tributes, latest February 25, 2001 - December 29, 2000 - Joan Durell, 1929-2000: Big Band Singer, by
- December 27, 2000 - Jack McVea, 1914-2000: Tenor Man Scored Big Novelty Hit, by
- December 19, 2000 - Milt Hinton, 1910-2000: The Judge Was Dean of Jazz Bassists, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted April 28, 2001 - December 19, 2000 - Roebuck Staples, 1914-2000: Father of Most Successful Gospel Group, by
with 8 reader tributes, latest December 22, 2000 - December 18, 2000 - Edmund Ntemi Piliso, 1925-2000: Pioneer of African Jazz, by
with 3 reader tributes, latest May 27, 2008 - December 17, 2000 - Harold Rhodes, 1910-2000: Inventor of the Fender Rhodes Piano, by
with 3 reader tributes, latest February 13, 2001 - December 8, 2000 - Al Timothy, 1915-2000: Bebop Saxophonist With an Ear for Pop Hits, by
with 5 reader tributes, latest April 30, 2009 - December 6, 2000 - Mark Tucker, 1954-2000: Leading Authority on Ellington, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest August 7, 2007 - November 8, 2000 - Dick Morrissey, 1940-2000: Star Saxophonist Who Straddled The Genres, by
with 10 reader tributes, latest February 1, 2001 - November 4, 2000 - Vernel Fournier, 1928-2000: Subtle and Understated Drummer, by
with 5 reader tributes, latest October 11, 2007 - October 29, 2000 - Dennis Sandole, 1913-2000: Coltrane's Mentor Was Legendary Jazz Teacher, by
with 22 reader tributes, latest December 3, 2000 - October 24, 2000 - Jeanne Lee, 1939-2000: Donations in Memorium to Jeanne Lee, by Children of Jeanne Lee
Leading Vocal Improviser on the Free Jazz Scene, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted November 8, 2000 - October 23, 2000 - Bengt Nordstr, 1936-2000: Swedish Maverick Loyal to Free Jazz, by Stefan Wijkstr
with 1 reader tribute, posted May 5, 2005 - October 18, 2000 - Julie London, 1926-2000: Sultry and Sophisticated Singer, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest December 13, 2005 - October 18, 2000 - Sam Sanders, 1937-2000: Detroit Jazz Master, by Christopher Pitts
with 2 reader tributes, latest February 6, 2005 - October 13, 2000 - Britt Woodman, 1920-2000: Trombonist Connected with Mingus and Duke, by
with 3 reader tributes, latest December 21, 2000 - October 11, 2000 - Sture Nordin, 1933-2000: One of Sweden's Leading Bassmen, by Stefan Wijkstr
with 1 reader tribute, posted May 26, 2008 - September 30, 2000 - Jack Duff, 1940-2000: Saxophonist With Classic Swing Virtues, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest March 8, 2001 - September 26, 2000 - Nick Fatool, 1915-2000: A Sensitive and Musical Drum Stylist, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest August 15, 2004 - September 26, 2000 - Baden Powell, 1937-2000: Bossa Nova Pioneer With A Flair For Jazz, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted November 11, 2004 - September 22, 2000 - Willie Cook, 1923-2000: Lead Trumpet Admired By The Duke, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest December 14, 2005 - September 11, 2000 - Stanley Turrentine, 1934-2000: Tenor Titan With His Own Big Sound, by
with 4 reader tributes, latest November 14, 2000 - September 3, 2000 - Tommy Burton, 1935-2000: Entertainer in the Waller Mode, by
with 20 reader tributes, latest July 1, 2009 - August 17, 2000 - Bob Cummins, 1932-2000: Valuable Documenter of the Loft Jazz Scene, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted September 28, 2005 - August 2000 - Joe Hackbarth, 1931-2000: German Drummer and Painter, by Marcus A. Woelfle
- June 23, 2000 - Jerome Richardson, 1920-2000: Versatile and In Demand Reeds Player, by
Jazz Legend Succumbs To Heart Failure, by Russ Dantzler
with 1 reader tribute, posted February 21, 2008 - June 9, 2000 - Burgher Jones, 1924-2000: Bass Player Took Flight From Bird, by
- June 9, 2000 - Abram Lincoln, 1907-2000: Hard-Hitting Trombone Stylist, by
with 4 reader tributes, latest September 28, 2007 - June 6, 2000 - Clint Houston, 1946-2000: Supple and Creative Bassist, by
with 8 reader tributes, latest January 10, 2001 - June 2000 - Arnold Ross, 1921-2000: A Versatile and Imaginative Pianist, by
with 3 reader tributes, latest July 15, 2006 - May 31, 2000 - Joe Puma, 1927-2000: Guitarist Whose Jazz Talents Deserved Greater Recognition, by
with 3 reader tributes, latest August 4, 2000 - May 31, 2000 - Tito Puente, 1923-2000: The King Of The Mambo, by
with 5 reader tributes, latest November 27, 2006 - May 30, 2000 - Tex Beneke, 1914-2000: An Architect of the Miller Sound, by
with 21 reader tributes, latest June 12, 2009 - May 21, 2000 - Buzzy Drootin, 1920-2000: Versatile Drummer With Roots In Dixieland, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted January 23, 2005 - May 7, 2000 - Barry Ulanov, 1918-2000: Early Champion Of Jazz's Modernists, by
- May 2, 2000 - Teri Thornton, 1934-2000: Late Flourish For Monk Winner, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted October 7, 2008 - April 30, 2000 - Jonah Jones, 1909-2000: Jazz Trumpeter Took Smooth Road, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted December 22, 2007 - April 13, 2000 - Pete Minger, 1943-2000: A Mainstay of the Florida Jazz Scene, by
with 7 reader tributes, latest April 25, 2000 - March 24, 2000 - Al Grey, 1925-2000: Last of the Big Plungers, by
with 5 reader tributes, latest March 29, 2000 - March 18, 2000 - Randi Hultin, 1926-2000: Under the Spell of Jazz, by
with 4 reader tributes, latest July 19, 2007 - March 13, 2000 - Cab Kaye, 1921-2000: An Exhuberant Voice in British Jazz, by
with 5 reader tributes, latest February 26, 2008 - February 18, 2000 - Vivian Harris, 1902-2000: The Voice of the Apollo, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted April 27, 2004 - February 13, 2000 - Donald Carson, 1930-2000: Man Who Filled The Count's Shoes, by
- February 6, 2000 - Gus Johnson, 1913-2000: A Sensitive Drummer in Many Contexts, by
with 5 reader tributes, latest July 9, 2008 - February 4, 2000 - Joachim-Ernst Berendt, 1922-2000: The Man Who Wrote The Book On Jazz, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest December 21, 2006 - January 31, 2000 - Ross Russell, 1909-2000: Founder of Dial Records became Bird's Biographer, by
with 3 reader tributes, latest September 15, 2007 - January 27, 2000 - Friedrich Gulda, 1930-2000: Classical Iconoclast Turned To jazz, by
- January 25, 2000 - Lin Halliday, 1936-2000: Tenorman Who Left It Late, by
Lin Halliday with Tom Morey (drums) and colleagues, c. 1955, by Tom Morey
with 4 reader tributes, latest June 7, 2009 - January 20, 2000 - Don Abney, 1923-2000: A Resourceful Pianist in Jazz and Studio Settings, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted March 17, 2000 - January 16, 2000 - Gene Harris, 1933-2000: From The Three Sounds to Solo Star, by
with 14 reader tributes, latest January 28, 2000 - January 2, 2000 - Nat Adderley, 1931-2000: An Individual Voice on Cornet, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted January 7, 2000 - December 17, 1999 - Grover Washington, Jr, 1943-1999: Sudden Death of Fusion Star, by
with 23 reader tributes, latest May 22, 2000 - December 16, 1999 - Vernon Isaac, 1913-1999: Canadian Musician and Bandleader, by Ron Sweetman
- December 14, 1999 - Walt Levinsky, 1919-1999: Preserving the Goodman Legacy, by
with 12 reader tributes, latest June 24, 2009 - December 11, 1999 - Charles Earland, 1941-1999: The Mighty Burner, by
with 3 reader tributes, latest January 1, 2000 - December 7, 1999 - Kenny Baker, 1921-1999: Versatile English trumpet star, by
with 4 reader tributes, latest February 28, 2001 - December 4, 1999 - Edward Vesala, 1945-1999: Leading Light in European Jazz, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted February 6, 2009 - December 1, 1999 - Don Harris, 1938-1999: Ground-breaking electric violinist, by
- November 30, 1999 - Charlie Byrd, 1925-1999: Adapted Classical Finger Style to Jazz, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted June 27, 2004 - November 26, 1999 - Clifford Jarvis, 1941-1999: Incendiary drummer and great teacher, by
with 15 reader tributes, latest December 26, 1999 - November 17, 1999 - Leif Anderson, 1925-1999: Smoke Rings Established World Record, by Stefan Wijkstr
with 1 reader tribute, posted June 8, 2004 - November 8, 1999 - Lester Bowie, 1941-1999: Trumpeter In The Cause of Great Black Music, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted January 7, 2005 - October 18, 1999 - Tony Crombie, 1925-1999: An Important Contributor to British Jazz, by
with 3 reader tributes, latest May 6, 2007 - October 9, 1999 - Milt Jackson, 1923-1999: Great Innovator on the Vibes, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest January 14, 2006 - October 8, 1999 - Manfredo Fest, 1936-1999: Pioneer in Jazz Samba, by Philip Booth
with 11 reader tributes, latest January 16, 2009 - October 8, 1999 - Bernie Privin, 1919-1999: A Noted Big Band Trumpet Man, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest September 13, 2007 - October 4, 1999 - Art Farmer, 1928-1999: A Lyrical Voice from the Bebop Era, by
- September 22, 1999 - Sal Salvador, 1925-1999: A Fleet and Inventive Guitarist, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted January 1, 2007 - September 8, 1999 - Louis Hardin, 1916-1999: The Viking of Sixth Avenue, by
with 4 reader tributes, latest December 29, 2007 - September 5, 1999 - Katie Webster, 1939-1999: The Swamp Boogie Queen, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted March 21, 2006 - August 25, 1999 - Spiegle Willcox, 1903-1999: Goldkette Veteran Returned to the Fold, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted May 22, 2007 - August 14, 1999 - Bill Fanning, 1929-1999: Preserver of the Big Band Message, by
with 6 reader tributes, latest January 11, 2009 - August 11, 1999 - Tommy Ridgley, 1925-1999: Crescent City R'n'B Favourite, by
- August 3, 1999 - Leroy Vinnegar, 1928-1999: The Great Walker Laid To Rest, by
with 5 reader tributes, latest October 2, 2007 - July 27, 1999 - Harry Edison, 1915-1999: A Swinging Trumpet Star, by
with 4 reader tributes, latest February 19, 2009 - July 11, 1999 - Helen Forrest, 1918-1999: Star of the Big Band Era, by
with 3 reader tributes, latest August 14, 2006 - July 4, 1999 - Bill Skeat, 1926-1999: UK Session Star with Jazz Pedigree, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest October 27, 2008 - June 13, 1999 - Eugene Kalbacher, 1952-1999: Writer and Publisher of Hot House, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest June 23, 1999 - June 10, 1999 - Marie St. Louis, 1928-1999: Festival Executive, by
- June 5, 1999 - Ernie Wilkins, 1922-1999: A Great Contributor to the Big Band Sound, by
- June 5, 1999 - Mel Torme, 1925-1999: A Golden Voice from A Golden Age, by
with 6 reader tributes, latest July 8, 1999 - June 2, 1999 - Andy Simpkins, 1932-1999: Three Sounds Bassman Passes On, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted December 4, 2006 - May 30, 1999 - J B Figi, 1937-1999: An Influential Chicago Critic, by John Litweiler
with 1 reader tribute, posted April 20, 2007 - May 23, 1999 - Kenneth Glancy, 1925-1999: Record Executive Fostered Notable Jazz Names, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted November 2, 2004 - May 18, 1999 - Freddy Randall, 1921-1999: British Devotee of Classic Dixieland, by
with 11 reader tributes, latest April 22, 2009 - May 8, 1999 - Leon Thomas, 1937-1999: Jazz's Most Famous Yodeller, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted July 6, 1999 - April 27, 1999 - Al Hirt, 1922-1999: a Symbol of New Orleans, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest June 20, 1999 - April 23, 1999 - Melba Liston, 1926-1999: A Sensitive and Daring Arranger, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest May 21, 2007 - April 6, 1999 - Red Norvo, 1908-1999: Vibes Master, by
- April 1, 1999 - Jesse Stone, 1901-1999: Veteran Jazzman Who Helped Shape Rock and Roll, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted November 17, 2006 - March 29, 1999 - Joe Williams, 1918-1999: The Consummate Big Band Singer, by
with 3 reader tributes, latest December 22, 1999 - March 6, 1999 - Lowell Fulson, 1921-1999: Influential West Coast Bluesman, by
- March 4, 1999 - Teddy McRae, 1908-1999: Arranger with the Hit Touch, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted August 12, 2004 - February 27, 1999 - Horace Tapscott, 1934-1999: Passing It On To The People, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest October 17, 2007 - February 23, 1999 - Stanley Dance, 1910-1999: Chronicler of the Swing Era, by
Stanley Dance: 1910-1999, by Bob Porter
with 1 reader tribute, posted March 10, 1999 - February 16, 1999 - Betty Roche, 1920-1999: Singer With A Feel For Blues, by
with 9 reader tributes, latest March 11, 2008 - February 11, 1999 - Jaki Byard, 1922-1999: Jaki at Blues Alley, by Michael Wilderman
Jackie at Bradley's, by Michael Wilderman
Jaki playing saxophone, by Michael Wilderman
A Unique Voice Silenced, by
Jaki Byard, An Appreciation, by W. Royal Stokes
with 3 reader tributes, latest March 22, 1999 - February 5, 1999 - Colin Purbrook, 1936-1999: The Grand Vizier of Parties, by
with 5 reader tributes, latest June 25, 2008 - February 1999 - Lauderic Caton, 1910-1999: Electric Guitar Pioneer in the UK, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted December 28, 2006 - January 21, 1999 - Charles Brown, 1922-1999: A Sophisticated Take On The Blues, by
- January 14, 1999 - Bob Kelly, 1930-1999: Boogie Woogie Specialist, by
with 6 reader tributes, latest April 7, 2008 - January 7, 1999 - Fred Hopkins, 1947-1999: An Original and Expressive Bassist, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted October 5, 2006 - January 6, 1999 - Michel Petrucciani, 1962-1999: Michel Petrucciani - An Appreciation, by
with 3 reader tributes, latest May 9, 2008 - December 2, 1998 - Bob Haggart, 1914-1998: The Big Noise is Silenced, by
with 5 reader tributes, latest April 27, 2008 - November 29, 1998 - George Van Eps, 1913-1998: An Extra String To His Bow, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted March 15, 2006 - November 20, 1998 - Rolando Alphonso, 1931-1998: Ska Pioneer With Jazz Roots, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted August 5, 2008 - November 13, 1998 - Kenny Kirkland, 1955-1998: Kenny Kirkland Obituary, by
with 5 reader tributes, latest December 22, 2000 - November 8, 1998 - Lonnie Pitchford, 1955-1998: Preserver of Delta Blues, by
with 3 reader tributes, latest September 3, 2006 - October 30, 1998 - Paul Misraki, 1908-1998: Popular Songwriter With Jazz Credentials, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest April 5, 2007 - October 23, 1998 - Johnny Williams, 1908-1998: Bassist Made His Mark, by
- October 9, 1998 - Glenn Spearman, 1947-1998: Bay Area Experimentalist, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest March 22, 1999 - October 5, 1998 - Russell Herman, 1953-1998: Guitarist Turned Producer, by
with 5 reader tributes, latest July 1, 2009 - September 26, 1998 - Betty Carter, 1930-1998: Tasting The Good Life, by Howard Mandel
with 3 reader tributes, latest May 15, 2001 - September 15, 1998 - Barrett Deems, 1914-1998: A Fast Pair of Hands, by
with 5 reader tributes, latest December 30, 2008 - September 14, 1998 - Johnny Adams, 1932-1998: One Foot In The Blues, by
with 14 reader tributes, latest February 28, 2009 - August 22, 1998 - Jimmy Skidmore, 1916-1998: Saxophonist With Roots In Swing, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest June 29, 2006 - August 11, 1998 - Benny Waters, 1902-1998: The Most Modern Saxophonist Over Ninety, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted June 27, 2007 - August 6, 1998 - Nat Gonella, 1908-1998: Armstrong Acolyte Was A UK Star, by
with 16 reader tributes, latest March 22, 2009 - July 25, 1998 - Tal Farlow, 1921-1998: The Reluctant Innovator, by
with 6 reader tributes, latest October 21, 2007 - July 4, 1998 - Errol Parker, 1930-1998: An Original Voice in Conformist Times, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted September 10, 2007 - May 29, 1998 - Graham Stewart, 1933-1998: Trombonist In Traditional Mould, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted July 6, 2007 - May 24, 1998 - George Kelly, 1915-1998: An Original Savoy Sultan, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted April 16, 2006 - May 19, 1998 - Dorothy Donegan, 1922-1998: Dorothy Donegan Did It Her Way: Fans Loved but Critics Belittled, by Wilma Dobie
with 14 reader tributes, latest August 20, 1998 - May 14, 1998 - Frank Sinatra, 1915-1998: The Great Voice Silenced, by
3D Sinatra, by Karen Bennett
with 2 reader tributes, latest July 27, 2008 - April 24, 1998 - Mel Powell, 1923-1998: A Multifaceted Musical Personality, by
with 3 reader tributes, latest April 1, 2009 - April 21, 1998 - Helen Ward, 1913-1998: Top Swing Era Songstress, by
with 12 reader tributes, latest December 21, 2007 - April 4, 1998 - Alvin Tyler, 1925-1998: Back To His First Love, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest December 22, 2008 - March 26, 1998 - Denis Charles, 1933-1998: Rhythm of the Islands, by
- March 25, 1998 - Dan Bied, 1925-1998: Dan Bied 1925 - 1998, by Wilma Dobie
- March 12, 1998 - Basil Coetzee, 1944-1998: Impassioned Voice of the Townships, by
with 4 reader tributes, latest April 15, 2008 - February 17, 1998 - Thomas Chapin, 1957-1998: Free Play of Irrational and Innovative, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted March 22, 1999 - February 5, 1998 - Nicholas Webb, 1954-1998: Smooth Fusioneer, by
- January 28, 1998 - Tarig Abubakar, 1966-1998: Traig Abubakar, by James Hale
with 7 reader tributes, latest February 23, 1998 - January 25, 1998 - Attila Zoller, 1927-1998: An Ambassador For Jazz, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted January 25, 2006 - January 25, 1998 - Roy Porter, 1923-1998: Flying - And Faltering - With Bird, by
with 3 reader tributes, latest February 28, 2008 - January 24, 1998 - Walter Bishop, 1927-1998: A Subtle and Thoughtful Improviser, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted March 23, 1999 - January 15, 1998 - Junior Wells, 1934-1998: An Authentic Urban Bluesman, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest January 10, 2009 - January 9, 1998 - Nancy Miller Elliott, 1940-1998: Nancy Miller Elliott 1940 - 1998, by Chip Deffaa
with 4 reader tributes, latest January 30, 2001 - December 21, 1997 - Johnny Coles, 1926-1997: A Versatile Trumpet Craftsman, by
with 9 reader tributes, latest July 3, 2009 - December 19, 1997 - Jimmy Rogers, 1924-1997: Last Link With Muddy, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest August 25, 2008 - December 1, 1997 - Stephane Grappelli, 1908-1997: A Master of Gallic Swing, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted December 13, 2005 - December 1997 - George Chisholm, 1915-1997: Trombonist Made International Reputation, by
with 7 reader tributes, latest June 11, 2009 - November 26, 1997 - Francis Paudras, 1935-1997: Francis Paudras 1935 - 1997, by Jacques Ponzio
A Friend To Bud, by
with 4 reader tributes, latest November 6, 1998 - November 10, 1997 - Ellsworth Keane, 1927-1997: Carribean Free Jazz Innovator, by
with 5 reader tributes, latest November 1, 2005 - November 2, 1997 - Carson Smith, 1931-1997: A Supportive Swinging Bassman, by
with 12 reader tributes, latest April 5, 2009 - August 10, 1997 - James Jacson, 1932-1997: Infinity Drummer, by
- June 2, 1997 - Doc Cheatham, 1905-1997: Lead Man Turned Eminent Soloist, by
with 5 reader tributes, latest January 27, 2009 - February 23, 1997 - Tony Williams, 1945-1997: Redefining The Drummer's Role, by
with 9 reader tributes, latest June 10, 2009 - 1997 - Robert Palmer, 1945-1997: Robert Palmer 1945 - 1997, by Eric Nisenson
with 2 reader tributes, latest March 20, 1998 - December 23, 1996 - Ronnie Scott, 1927-1996: The Man Behind The Club, by
with 1 reader tribute, posted November 18, 2005 - November 5, 1996 - Eddie Harris, 1936-1996: Eddie Harris 1936 - 1996, by Neil Tesser
Hard Hitting Chicago Tenorman, by
with 5 reader tributes, latest June 24, 1997 - June 15, 1996 - Ella Fitzgerald, 1917-1996: A Giant of 20th Century Song, by
with 5 reader tributes, latest October 27, 2008 - January 30, 1996 - Bob Thiele, 1922-1996: A Personal Appreciation, by Arnold Jay Smith
with 1 reader tribute, posted September 13, 2005 - January 20, 1996 - Gerry Mulligan, 1927-1996: The Birth of the Cool, by
with 3 reader tributes, latest April 3, 2006 - October 19, 1995 - Don Cherry, 1936-1995: World Jazz Spirit, by Howard Mandel
Key Figure In World Jazz, by
with 5 reader tributes, latest September 15, 1998 - August 19, 1995 - John Gilmore, 1931-1995: Self-Effacing Disciple of Sun Ra, by
with 2 reader tributes, latest November 7, 2007 - July 26, 1995 - Laurindo Almeida, 1917-1995: An Authentic Flavour of Brazil, by
with 3 reader tributes, latest May 16, 2007 - September 22, 1994 - Leonard Feather, 1914-1994: Leonard Feather 1914 - 1994, by Gary Giddins
with 2 reader tributes, latest October 31, 1997 - November 1970 - Albert Ayler, 1936-1970: Breakfast in Montreal: Albert Ayler in Canada, by Stuart Broomer
- May 14, 1959 - Sidney Bechet, 1897-1959: Centennial Celebration, by Tom Jacobsen
with 1 reader tribute, posted February 10, 2001