Died On This Date (May 24, 1974) Duke Ellington / Jazz Icon
themusicsover Edward “Duke” Ellington April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974 Duke Ellington was a jazz composer, band leader and pianist…
Died On This Date (May 11, 1970) Johnny Hodges / Played Sax With Duke Ellington
Johnny Hodges July 25, 1907 – May 11, 2008 Johnny Hodges was an American saxophonist who played lead in Duke…
Died On This Date (April 24, 2001) Al Hibler / Sang For Duke Ellington
Al Hibler August 16, 1915 – April 24, 2001 Al Hibler was a blind singer who spent most of the…
Died On This Date (December 31, 2015) Natalie Cole / R&B Great
Natalie Cole February 6, 1950 – December 31, 2015 Natalie Cole was an American R&B singer who, over the course…
Died On This Date (February 21, 2015) Clark Terry / American Jazz Great
Clark Terry December 14, 1920 – February 21, 2015 Clark Terry was an American jazz trumpeter who is widely considered…