Died On This DAte (July 10, 2012) Maria Hawkins Cole / Jazz Singer; Wife Of Nat King Cole; Mother of Natalie Cole
themusicsover Maria Hawkins Cole 1922 – July 10, 2012 Maria Hawkins was a popular jazz vocalist who began her career singing…
Died On This Date (September 20, 2011) Frank Driggs / Record Producer & Jazz Historian
Frank Driggs 1930 – September 20, 2011 Frank Driggs was a jazz lover who became one of the genre’s most…
Died On This Date (June 8, 2011) Alan Rubin / Mr. Fabulous; The Blues Brothers Band
Alan Rubin February 11, 1943 – June 8, 2011 Alan Rubin as an American trumpet player who was commonly referred…
Died On This Date (August 17, 1990) Pearl Bailey / Iconic American Vocalist
Pearl Bailey March 29, 1918 – August 17, 1990 The great Pearl Bailey was a singer and actress who went…
Died On This Date (August 16, 2007) Max Roach / Jazz Icon
Max Roach January 10, 1924 – August 16, 2007 Many jazz fans consider Max Roach to have been one of…