Albert “Tootie” Heath, a legendary American jazz drummer who
played with many notable legends, has reportedly tragically died
during his battle with leukemia.
The legend played with other legends such as John Coltrane,
Herbie Hancock, and Nina Simone.
He reportedly lost his battle with cancer on April 3rd, 2024, though
news of his death is just finally beginning to circulate. He died in
Sante Fe, New Mexico.
Ella Jane Fitzgerald (1917 – 1996)
On April 25, 1917, jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald is born in Newport
News, Virginia.
Fitzgerald’s most famous collaborations were with the vocal
quartet Bill Kenny & the Ink Spots, trumpeter Louis Armstrong,
the guitarist Joe Pass, and the bandleaders Count Basie and
Duke Ellington.
Armando Anthony “Chick” Corea
(June 12, 1941 – February 9, 2021)
Chick Corea, iconic jazz keyboardist and winner of 23 Grammy
awards, died at his Florida home from a rare form of Cancer.
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Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917 – June 15, 1996)
Jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald was sometimes referred
to as the First Lady of Song, Queen of Jazz, and
Lady Ella.
