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Don Ellis
American jazz musician (1934-1978).
Born July 25th, 1934 in Los Angeles.
Died December 17th, 1978 at 44 years old in Hollywood (myocardial infarction).
Occupations
bandleader, composer, conductor, film score composer, jazz musician
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Death commences too early – almost before you’re half-acquainted with life – you meet the other. Tennessee Williams