Jul 8 Alexander Vasilyevich Alexandrov, Russian composer (Alexnadrov Ensemble), dies at 63 Jul 20 Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton, American trombonist and plunger mute pioneer (Duke Ellington Orchestra), dies of a stroke at 42 Jun 1946 Deaths in Music by Year Aug 1946 Famous Musicians Country Singers Jazz Musicians Opera Singers Pop Stars Rappers Rockers