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Denzil Best
American jazz drummer (1917–1965).
Born April 27th, 1917 in New York City. [ref]
Died May 24th, 1965 at 48 years old in New York City. [ref]
Occupations
jazz musician
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Do not fear death. Death is always at our side. When we show fear, it jumps at us faster than light. But, if we do not show fear, it casts its eye upon us gently and then guides us into infinity. Laughing Bull