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