Jazz Music in History (Part 14)

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Birthdays 1301 - 1,400 of 1,817

• 1947-12-06 Miroslav Vitouš, Czech jazz bassist (Weather Report), born in Prague, Czechoslovakia
• 1947-12-13 Chuck Findley, American jazz and rock session trumpet and flugelhorn player (Steely Dan; The Carpenters; The Tonight Show), born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania
• 1948-01-17 Robin Lumley, English jazz-fusion keyboardist (Brand X), and record producer, born in the Devonport, England (d. 2023)
• 1948-02-11 Vangelis Kordompoulis, Greek jazz pianist, composer, and music educator, born in Patras, Greece
• 1948-03-01 Norman Connors, American jazz drummer, composer, and arranger ("You Are My Starship"), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• 1948-03-02 Larry Carlton, American jazz and rock session and touring guitarist (Crusaders; Joni Mitchell; Steely Dan), born in Torrance, California
• 1948-03-17 Jessica Williams, American jazz pianist and composer (In the Key of Monk), born in Baltimore, Maryland (d. 2022)
• 1948-04-04 David "Pick" Withers, British rock and jazz drummer (Dire Straits, 1977-82), born in Leicester, England
• 1948-04-28 Dorothée Berryman, Canadian stage and screen actress (The Decline of the American Empire), and jazz singer, born in Quebec City, Quebec
• 1948-05-08 Don "Red" Young, American session, touring keyboard and piano player, bandleader, and jazz Hammond B3 organist, born in Fort Worth, Texas
• 1948-06-04 Paquito D'Rivera, Cuban-American Grammy Award-winning clarinetist, saxophonist and jazz and classical composer, born in Havana, Cuba
• 1948-06-11 Bob Roetker, American jazz guitarist (Jazz Ambassadors), and teacher (Armed Forces School of Music), born in Cincinnati, Ohio
• 1948-06-20 Nigel Morris, British Jazz-fusion drummer (Isotope), born in London, England
• 1948-06-25 Broery Marantika [Simon Pesulima], Indonesian blues and jazz singer, and actor, born in Ambon, Maluku, Japanese-occupied East Indies (d. 2000)
• 1948-06-27 Bill Summers, American jazz, fusion, and Afro-Cuban jazz percussionist and conguero (Herbie Hancock's Headhunters; Sonny Rollins; Quincy Jones), born in Detroit, Michigan
• 1948-07-14 Akua Dixon, American jazz cellist, arranger, composer, and educator (Quartette Indigo), born in New York City

• 1948-09-21 Henry Butler, American jazz and blues pianist, educator, and photographer (Dark Light: The Art of Blind Photographers), born in New Orleans, Louisiana (d. 2018) [1]
• 1948-09-23 Tomas Ulrich, American classical, jazz and rock cellist and composer (Diller-Quaile String Quartet), born in Columbus, Ohio
• 1948-09-29 Theo Jörgensmann, German jazz clarinetist, born in Bottrop, Germany
• 1948-11-16 Sammy Figueroa, American jazz-funk-Latin-rock session and touring percussionist (Raíces; Chic; Sonny Rollins; Average White Band), born in The Bronx, New York
• 1948-12-07 Mads Vinding, Danish jazz double-bassist, born in Copenhagen, Denmark
• 1949-01-06 Chris Laurence, British classical, jazz and session double bassist, born in London
• 1949-01-31 Frank Ricotti, British jazz and session vibraphonist and percussionist, born in London, England
• 1949-02-02 Tom Tripplehorn, American jazz and rock session and touring guitarist (Gary Lewis & Playboys - "This Diamond Ring"), born in Tulsa, Oklahoma (d. 2019)
• 1949-03-29 Michael Brecker, American jazz saxophonist (Brecker Brothers), born in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania (d. 2007)
• 1949-04-03 Eric Kloss, American jazz saxophonist, born in Greenville, Pennsylvania
• 1949-05-17 Bill Bruford, PhD, British rock and jazz drummer (Yes; King Crimson; Genesis (touring only); Earthworks), born in Sevenoaks, Kent, England
• 1949-05-18 Jim McNeely, American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger (Mel Lewis; Stan Getz; Phil Woods), and educator, born in Chicago, Illinois
• 1949-07-25 Denman Maroney, American jazz pianist and composer (Hyperpiano), born in New Jersey
• 1949-08-28 Dennis Davis, American jazz, rock and funk drummer (Roy Ayers; David Bowie, 1975-80; Stevie Wonder), born in New York City (d. 2016)
• 1949-11-06 Arturo Sandoval, Cuban-American jazz trumpeter and composer, born in Artemisa, Cuba

• 1949-11-10 Ann Reinking, American dancer and actress (All the Jazz; Micki & Maude), born in Seattle, Washington (d. 2020) [1]
• 1949-11-23 Alan Paul [Wichinsky], American jazz singer and songwriter (The Manhattan Transfer - "Twilight Zone/Twilight Tone"), born in Newark, New Jersey
• 1949-12-05 Enrico Pieranunzi, Italian classically trained jazz pianist, and composer, born in Rome, Italy
• 1949-12-10 Ismail "Pops" Mohamed, South African jazz multi-instrumentalist and producer, born in Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa
• 1949-12-13 Mark Elf, American Jazz guitarist (Trickynometry), and educator, born in Queens, New York
• 1949-12-16 Billy Gibbons, American blues-rock guitarist (Moving Sidewalks; ZZ Top - "Cheap Sunglasses"; "Legs"), born in Houston, Texas
• 1949-12-19 Lenny White, American jazz-fusion drummer (Return to Forever), born in Queens, New York
• 1949-12-27 T.S. Monk [Thelonious Sphere Monk III], American jazz drummer, composer, and bandleader, born in New York City
• 1950-03-19 Curtis Fowlkes, American jazz and session trombonist, singer, and band leader (The Jazz Passengers; Lounge Lizards), born in NYC (d. 2023)
• 1950-03-25 Chuck Greenberg, American jazz and new age saxophonist, composer, and producer (Shadowfax), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1995)
• 1950-04-19 Earl Gardner, American jazz trumpeter (Saturday Night Live), born in New York City
• 1950-04-26 (Lakshminarayana) "L." Shankar, Indian rock, jazz and Indian classical violinist, singer and composer (Shakti; Frank Zappa; Peter Gabriel), born in Madras, Tamil Nadu
• 1950-05-05 Galen Fous, American acoustic jazz-fusion guitarist (Sacred Ground), born in Portland, Oregon
• 1950-05-12 Ronnie Foster, American soul, funk, and acid jazz Hammond B-3 organist, keyboard player, and record producer, born in Buffalo, New York
• 1950-05-27 Dee Dee Bridgewater (née Garrett), American Grammy Award-winning jazz singer-songwriter, Tony Award-winning stage actress (The Wiz), and radio host (NPR's "JazzSet"), born in Memphis, Tennessee

• 1950-07-06 Phyllis Hyman, American jazz singer (Prime of My Life), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 1995)
• 1950-08-10 Patti Austin, American soul, pop, and jazz singer (with James Ingram - "Come To Me"), born in Harlem, New York
• 1950-08-25 Charles Fambrough, American jazz bassist (Jazz Messengers), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 2011)
• 1950-09-14 Doug Rauch, American rock and jazz-fusion bassist (Santana, 1972-74), born in New York City (d. 1979)
• 1950-10-09 Darlene Koldenhoven, American session, new age, and Latin jazz soprano vocalist (Pink Floyd; Sister Act; 2+2), and pianist, born in Chicago, Illinois
• 1950-12-12 Richard Galliano, French jazz, tango, and classical accordionist, born in Cannes, France
• 1950-12-15 Stjepko Gut, Serbian jazz trumpeter, flügelhorn player, and teacher, born in Ruma, Yugoslavia (now Serbia)
• 1950-12-29 Robert Lee "Pops" Popwell, American jazz-funk bass guitarist, born in Daytona, Florida (d. 2017)
• 1951-02-02 Alphonso Johnson, American jazz and jazz-fusion bassist and Chapman stick player (Weather Report, 1973-76; Billy Cobham; Jazz Is Dead), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• 1951-02-20 Patrice Fisher, American jazz, pop, and Celtic harpist, and teacher, born in New Orleans, Louisiana
• 1951-03-03 Rustee Allen, American funk and jazz fusion bass guitar player (Sly and the Family Stone, 1972-75; Robin Trower; Bobby Womack), born in Monroe, Louisiana
• 1951-03-18 Bill Frisell, American jazz guitarist, composer, and bandleader, born in Baltimore, Maryland
• 1951-04-08 Phil Schaap, American Grammy Award-winning jazz historian, DJ, author and educator, born in Queens, New York (d. 2021)
• 1951-05-13 Guus Janssen, Dutch jazz and classical pianist, harpsichordist, and composer, born in Heiloo, Netherlands
• 1951-05-31 Jimmy Nalls, American session and touring rock-jazz-fusion guitarist (Sea Level), born in Washington, D.C. (d. 2017)
• 1951-06-30 Stanley Clarke, American Grammy Award-winning jazz-fusion bassist (Return To Forever - "No Mystery"; solo - "School Days"), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• 1951-07-27 Tris Imboden, American rock and jazz session and touring drummer (Chicago, 1990-2018; Kenny Loggins, 1979-85; Neil Diamond; Al Jarreau), born in Orange County, California
• 1951-07-29 Nancie Banks (née Manzuk), American jazz singer (Charlie Byrd; Lionel Hampton) and big band bandleader, born in Morgantown, West Virginia (d. 2002)
• 1951-08-05 Jemeel Moondoc, American improvisational jazz saxophonist (Ensemble Muntu; Jus Grew Orchestra), born in Chicago, Illinois

• 1951-08-08 Laurie Ann Frink, American big band jazz trumpeter and educator, born in Pender, Nebraska (d. 2013) [1]
• 1951-08-15 Bobby Caldwell, American jazz and pop singer ("What You Won't Do for Love"), and songwriter ("The Next Time I Fall"), born in New York City (d. 2023)
• 1951-12-16 Robben Ford, American jazz, rock, and blues guitarist (L.A. Express; Yellowjackets), born in Woodlake, California
• 1951-12-29 Laurel Massé, American jazz and Celtic singer (The Manhattan Transfer, 1972-79 - "Operator"), born in Holland, Michigan
• 1951-12-30 Nancy LaMott, American jazz and cabaret singer, born in Midland, Michigan (d. 1995)
• 1951-12-31 Jimmy Haslip, American jazz-fusion electric five-string bass player and record producer (The Yellowjackets, 1977-2012), born in The Bronx, NYC
• 1952-01-11 Lee Ritenour, American jazz-fusion guitarist, born in Los Angeles, California
• 1952-01-13 Pekka Pohjola, Finnish rock and jazz-fusion bassist, and composer, born in Helsinki (d. 2008)
• 1952-02-26 John Giblin, Scottish session and touring rock and jazz electric and acoustic bass player (Peter Gabriel; Kate Bush; Jon Anderson; Peter Erskine), born in Bellshill, Scotland
• 1952-04-01 Rob Wasserman, American jazz and rock double bassist, and composer (RatDog; Duets), born in San Mateo, California (d. 2016)
• 1952-04-23 Narada Michael Walden, American rock, R&B, and jazz fusion musician and producer ("I Don't Want Nobody Else (To Dance with You)"; Divine Emotions"), born in Kalamazoo, Michigan
• 1952-05-05 Louis Cortelezzi, American rock and jazz saxophonist (Mink DeVille) and film composer (Pokemon), born in New Galilee, Pennsylvania
• 1952-06-05 Monnette Sudler, American jazz guitarist (Sounds of Liberation), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 2022)
• 1952-06-07 Royce Campbell, touring, session, and jazz guitarist (Marvin Gaye; Henry Mancini), born in North Vernon, Indiana
• 1952-06-23 Anthony Jackson, American jazz, jazz-fusion, R&B, session and touring electric 4 and 6-string bassist (Philadelphia International Records, Billy Paul, Paul Simon, Chaka Kahn, Steve Kahn, Al DiMeola, Roberta Flack), born in New York City
• 1952-06-25 Radka Toneff, Norwegian jazz singer (It Don't Come Easy), born in Oslo, Norway (d. 1982)
• 1952-06-28 Alan Pasqua, American jazz and rock pianist, composer and educator (Standards; Twin Bill), born in New Jersey
• 1952-07-01 Leon "Ndugu" Chancler, American pop, funk and jazz session and touring drummer, (Michael Jackson - "Billie Jean"; George Duke; Herbie Hancock), composer, and producer, born in Shreveport, Louisiana (d. 2018)
• 1952-07-14 George E. Lewis, American trombonist avant-garde jazz, electronic and contemporary classical composer, born in Chicago, Illinois

• 1952-07-23 Janis Siegel, American jazz singer (The Manhattan Transfer - "Boy From New York City"), born in Brooklyn, New York
• 1952-07-27 Steve Gluzband, American Latin jazz trumpeter, born in Boston, Massachusetts
• 1952-08-16 (Terry) "Topper" Price, American blues, jazz and rock vocalist and harmonica player (The Upsetters), born in Plateau, Alabama (d. 2007)
• 1952-08-20 John Clayton, American session and jazz bassist, arranger, composer (Clayton Brothers; Diana Krall), and classical double bassist (Amsterdam Philharmonic Orchestra), born in Venice, California
• 1952-08-24 Vaneese Thomas, American R&B, jazz and soul blues singer ("Let's Talk It Over"), born in Memphis, Tennessee
• 1952-09-06 Jack Waldman, American jazz and rock keyboardist and avant garde composer, born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey (d. 1986)
• 1952-09-09 Phil Palmer, British rock and jazz session guitarist, noted for his slide work, born in London
• 1952-09-22 Oliver Mtukudzi, Zimbabwean Afro-Jazz and 'tuku' singer-songwriter and guitarist (Sarawoga; Tolerance; Tuku Music), born in Highfield, Southern Rhodesia (now Harare, Zimbabwe) (d. 2019) [1]

• 1952-10-23 Pierre Moerlen, French rock-jazz fusion drummer and percussionist (Gong: Mike Oldfield), born in Colmar, France (d. 2005)
• 1952-11-27 Daryl Stuermer, American session and touring rock and jazz guitarist (Jean-Luc Ponty; Genesis; Phil Collins), born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• 1952-12-08 Ric Sanders, British folk-rock, jazz violinist (Fairport Convention; Stomu Yamash'ta; Soft Machine), born in Birmingham, England
• 1952-12-08 Richie Morales, American jazz-fusion drummer (Spyro Gyra. 1983-90 - "Morning Dance"), and college professor (SUNY, 2000-21), born in New York City
• 1952-12-14 John Lurie, American jazz saxophonist (Lounge Lizards), composer and actor (Down By Law; Stranger Than Paradise), born in Minneapolis, Minnesota
• 1952-12-24 Chucho Merchán, Colombian session and touring jazz and rock double bassist, and charity organizer (FONEVA), born in Bogotá, Colombia
• 1952-12-29 Joe Lovano, American jazz saxophonist, born in Cleveland, Ohio

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