Sunday, February 22, 2015

Clark Terry, R. I. P.

Rolling Stone: Trumpeter Clark Terry, a jazz legend who in his seven decades as a musician and bandleader collaborated with artists ranging from Quincy Jones and Duke Ellington to Charles Mingus and Count Basie, passed away Saturday following complications from a long battle with diabetes. He was 94. For his contributions to jazz music, Terry was given the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010.  

Hat tip to Jeff Meyerson.

1 comment:

RHovey, CA said...

R.I.P indeed, to a great, great legend and talent.