American jazz pianist and composer (1920–2012).

Born December 6th, 1920 in Concord.

Died December 5th, 2012 at 91 years old in Norwalk (myocardial infarction, heart failure).

Miles Davis

Born May 26th, 1926 in Alton.

Died September 28th, 1991 at 65 years old

Chet Baker

Born December 23rd, 1929 in Yale.

Died May 13th, 1988 at 58 years old

Buddy Rich

Born September 30th, 1917 in Brooklyn.

Died April 2nd, 1987 at 69 years old

Jaco Pastorius

Born December 1st, 1951 in Norristown.

Died September 21st, 1987 at 35 years old

Duke Ellington

Born April 29th, 1899 in Washington, D.C..

Died May 24th, 1974 at 75 years old