- Sep 5 Lawrence Brown, American trombonist (Duke Ellington Orchestra), dies at 81
- Sep 12 (Carlos) "Charlie" Palmieri, American salsa and charanga music bandleader, musical director, and piano player (Tito Puente; Alegre All-Stars), dies after a heart attack at 60
- Sep 14 Melle Weersma, Dutch jazz arranger and composer ("Penny Serenade"), dies at 80
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