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Wynton Kelly

American jazz pianist (1931–1971).

Born December 2nd, 1931 in Brooklyn.

Died April 12th, 1971 at 39 years old in Toronto (epilepsy).

Occupations
composer, jazz musician, pianist, recording artist
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When we finally know we are dying, and all other sentient beings are dying with us, we start to have a burning, almost heartbreaking sense of the fragility and preciousness of each moment and each being, and from this can grow a deep, clear, limitless compassion for all beings. Sogyal Rinpoche