Died On This Date (April 12, 2009) Rubin “Zeke” Zarchy / Jazz Trumpeter
themusicsover Rubin “Zeke” Zarchy
June 12, 1915 – April 12, 2009
Rubin Zarchy was a jazz trumpeter who made his mark in the big bands of the ’30 and ’40s. Over the years he’s played lead trumpet with jazz’s biggest names including Tommy Dorsey, Joe Haymes, Bob Crosby, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Frank Sinatra, Ray Anthony and most famously, Glenn Miller, in whose orchestra he played throughout the ’40s. Contrary to other published reports, Zarchy passed away on April 12, 2009 of pneumonia at the age of 93.
Sandy Bull was a musical genius. Best known for his brilliant folk guitar playing, he was also a master of the banjo, aud, pedal steel and other stringed instruments. Like Vanguard Records label mate,
Founding member of the Pointer Sisters, June Pointer passed away from cancer on April 11, 2006. Along with sisters Bonnie and Ruth, June Pointer began recording in 1973, but it wouldn’t be until 1978 with a song written by Bruce Springsteen that they would crack the top 10 and become world-famous. That song was “Fire.” That would be followed by a succession of hits including “He’s So Shy,” “Automatic,” “Slow Hand,” “Neutron Dance,” and “I’m So Excited.” June Pointer struck out on her own during the ’80s and had a few semi-hits, but nothing like she saw with her sisters. It was during this period that she posed for Playboy.
