Died On This Date (July 8, 2009) Len Dobbin / Canadian Jazz Journalist

Len Dobbin
DOB Unknown – July 8, 2009

Len Dobbin was a much respected journalist who primarily covered Canada’s jazz scene, something he did for over 50 years.  Whether covering a jazz festival or performance at an intimate club, Dobbin reported what moved him either in print or on his weekly radio show, Dobbin’s Den.  Len Dobbin died in a hospital following a massive stroke while doing what he loved, sitting in a jazz club.