Died On This Date (December 2, 2011) Al Vega / Jazz Piano Great
themusicsover Al Vega (Born Aram Vagramian)
DOB Unknown – December 2, 2011
Al Vega was a legendary jazz pianist who, over a career that spanned some 70 years, entertained crowds throughout the Boston, MA clubs alongside the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Miles Davis. He also fronted his own jazz combo and played on literally 100s of recordings. Al Vega was 90 when he passed away on December 2, 2011.
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