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by blueorleansradio · Published 11/22/2014 · Updated 11/23/2014

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1992 - Joseph Dwight (Joe) Newman, a trumpeter, composer, and educator and a native of New Orleans, Louisiana passed away on this day at the age of 69. His music career began at Alabama State College, where he joined the college band, became its leader, and took it on tour. In the early 1940's he joined Lionel Hampton, before signing with Count Basie, with whom he stayed for a total of 13 years. Between Basie gigs, he played with with saxophonist Illinois Jacquet and then drummer J. C. Heard. In 1961 Newman left the Basie band, and helped to found Jazz Interactions, a non-profit charitable group. For the remainder of his life, he toured and recorded for various labels.

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1992 - Joseph Dwight (Joe) Newman, a trumpeter, composer, and educator and a native of New Orleans, Louisiana passed away on this day at the age of 69. His music career began at Alabama State College, where he joined the college band, became its leader, and took it on tour. In the early 1940's he joined Lionel Hampton, before signing with Count Basie, with whom he stayed for a total of 13 years. Between Basie gigs, he played with with saxophonist Illinois Jacquet and then drummer J. C. Heard. In 1961 Newman left the Basie band, and helped to found Jazz Interactions, a non-profit charitable group. For the remainder of his life, he toured and recorded for various labels.

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