Died On This Date (September 3, 2010) Noah Howard / Jazz Saxophonist
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April 6, 1943 – September 3, 2010
Noah Howard was a New Orleans-born saxophonist who is best remembered for his contributions to free jazz. Howard played with Louis Armstrong in his early years and by the time he was in his early 20s, he was leading the Noah Howard Quartet. Howard moved to Europe in the early ’70s and proceeded to release nearly 30 albums, the most recent being in early 2010. He also owned and operated a jazz club and record label while living in Belgium during the ’80s. Noah Howard, age 67, died unexpectedly on September 3, 2010. Cause of death was not immediately released.
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