Died On This Date (February 13, 2012) Jodie Christian / Jazz Piano Great
themusicsover Jodie Christian
February 2, 1932 – February 13, 2012
Jodie Christian was an esteemed jazz pianist whose contributions to free jazz and bebop can’t be denied. Throughout his career, Christian performed and recorded with the likes of Stan Getz, Dexter Gordon, and Eddie Harris. He also fronted his own band which recorded several acclaimed albums as well. In 1965, Christian co-founded the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians, which was a non-profit that encouraged, supported, and promoted jazz musicians. Jodie Christian was 80 when he passed away on February 13, 2012.
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