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husband, James, succeeded in reaching help, ending the family's eight-day ordeal in the snow-covered Nevada desert. Jazz trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, 75, died in Englewood, N.J.; ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev died in suburban Paris at age 54. Ten
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'Rescue Me' Singer Fontella Bass Dies
Peaston, had a string of R&B hits in the 1980s and 1990s. Peaston died in February at age 54. Her surviving family includes four children. Her husband, jazz trumpeter Lester Bowie, died in 1999. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Brass Instruments Can Cause Lung Diseasediagnosed when he was in his late 30s." Goodridge, who composed a tribute to Miles Davis that was performed by renowned jazz trumpeter Tiger Okoshi , cleans his mouthpiece every day and his instrument after each use. That, says one doctor, is prudent
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Robin Roberts to Anchor 'GMA' from New Orleans Fridayaudience how to prepare essential Super Bowl dishes. And of course no block party would be complete without live music. Jazz trumpeter Kermit Ruffins, a native of New Orleans, will perform live. "GMA" welcomes all New Orleans residents and those visiting
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Mobster's Killer Love Song Discoveredspeakeasies," said Ron Karpman, director of "The Other Side of Capone." Among the musicians he recruited was the great jazz trumpeter Louis Armstrong. In fact, Capone himself played the banjo and mandolin. But later in life, while serving time at Alcatraz
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Norah Jones Sings Blues to Make Musicians Smile
multitude of foundation builders from the blues and jazz worlds. From such legends as pianist/singer Fats Domino and jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard to hundreds of working musicians without recognizable names, for 19 years the New York-based JFA has
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Nightline Playlist: Page McConnellMcConnell also found inspiration in the guitar legend Jimi Hendrix's "Axis: Bold as Love" album; the late, great jazz trumpeter Miles Davis' tribute to boxer Jack Johnson, "In a Silent Way;" and the truly original work of Frank Zappa, whose
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Remembering the Soundtrack of Jennings' Life
haven't done before, and he was intrigued by that," Gibbons said. "In many ways, Peter was like a jazz musician," said jazz trumpeter John Faddis, also a friend of Jennings. "He was able to tell a story, and that's what jazz musicians since the beginning
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Person of the Week: Wynton Marsalis
Jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, one of the most recognizable artists of the late 20th century and a major influence in American jazz, is also
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Paving America's Cultural Heritage
happened there. Perfectly ordinary homes have been preserved in New York, Detroit, San Francisco and Seattle because jazz trumpeter Louis Armstrong, soul music mogul Berry Gordy and rock guitarists Jerry Garcia and Jimi Hendrix lived in them. Like those
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From Life on the Street to Easy Street
father while he was growing up. But his mother had a way of keeping him grounded when he dreamed of things like being a jazz trumpeter . "Mothers have a way of saying things," Gardner said, "She explained to me, 'Son, there's only one Miles Davis
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Book Excerpt, 'Choosing Naia'
test. Tierney went into the bathroom and shut the door. Watching her from the wall was a black-and-white photo of jazz trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, his eyes closed and his cheeks pregnant with air. She followed the instructions allowing the wand's
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Sound Bites: Marilyn Manson, Jill Scott, Radiohead
authority. I love that." Radiohead's Jazzy Jam During the recording of its upcoming album, Amnesiac, Radiohead turned to jazz trumpeter Humphrey Lyttelton for inspiration in the studio. One of the recordings they made, "Living in a Glasshouse," will be
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Toys for Tots Helps Children Affected by Superstorm Sandyfrom cleveland, ohio. Who came 500 miles with a truck full of toys for the kids who have lost so much. Dominick is a jazz trumpeter . And kevin, a monster truck driver. It may sound like an unlikely pairing. But they have common ground, in their desire
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Webcast: Wynton Marsalis, Spam vs. Spam, Umbrella Revolutionlong held by Spain. Knew they kept records of such things. And we leave you today with something a little different from jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis his new album from the plantation to the penitentiary. Sounds political. And it is. Every decade tried
things. And we leave you today with something a little different from jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis his new album from the plantation to the penitentiary. Sounds political. And it is. -
Jazz As PoliticsSomething a little different from jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis his new album from the plantation to the penitentiary. Sounds political. And it is. Every decade try to make
Something a little different from jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis his new album from the plantation to the penitentiary. Sounds political. And it is. -
Latin Legend Jose Felicianoand and I think that people like Count Basie and Duke Ellington Everett who never got credit that they deserve. I loved jazz trumpet players like Wynton Marsalis whom I think is genius. And I love miles Davis Love baker. Dizzy Gillespie. That's where
Everett who never got -- credit -- that they deserve. I loved jazz trumpet players like Wynton Marsalis whom I think is -- genius. And I love miles Davis Love -- baker. Dizzy Gillespie. That's where
