Died On This Date (October 18, 2012) David S. Ware / American Jazz Saxophonist
themusicsover David S. Ware
November 7, 1949 – October 18, 2012
David S. Ware was a respected American free jazz saxophonist who began making records in 1971. Likened to such sax greats as John Coltrane and Sonny Rollins, Ware was educated at the Berklee College of Music. During the late ’90s, he formed the David S. Ware Quartet who went on to release many critic and fan-approved albums well into the 2000s. His catalog of albums includes two for Columbia Records thanks to being signed to the label by Branford Marsalis. After ending the band in 2007, Ware recorded a handful of solo albums while playing with others. David S. Ware was 62 when he died of complications from a kidney transplant back in 2009.
Thanks to Kelly Samojlik at New Releases Now for the assist.
What You Should Own
Shimrit Shoshan was an up-and-coming pianist who had been taking the New York jazz scene by storm over the past few years. Born near Tel Aviv, Israel, Shoshan took to music at an early age. Naturally gifted, she was accepted to a prestigious arts high school even though she had had no prior music training. After graduating, Shoshan served in the Israeli Army and then moved to New York where she continued her education. In 2010, Shoshan released her first and only album, Keep It Movin’ to critical acclaim. Shimrit Shoshan was 29 when she died of cardiac arrest on August 19, 2012.
Byard Lancaster was a revered jazz multi-instrumentalist whose primary instruments were the alto saxophone and flute. Born in Philadelphia, Lancaster received his training at Berklee College of Music before settling in New York City. Throughout his career, Lancaster performed with such jazz luminaries as 
Von Freeman was an influential jazz saxophonist who was revered the world over by fans of hard bop. Even though his skills matched that of say, 
Maurice D. Davis was a respected trumpet player who, over the course of his long career, graced over 1500 recordings. After graduating from Tennessee State University and teaching for two years at Rust College, Davis found himself in Detroit, Michigan. The year was 1965, and Davis soon found himself playing in the legendary Motown session band, the Funk Brothers. During his term that lasted until 1980, Davis played on recordings by or toured with the likes of the Supremes, the Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, and the Temptations on whose “Papa Was A Rolling Stone,” he particularly shined. Beyond Motown, Davis played with Tony Bennett, 