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The Father of Free Jazz: Ornette Coleman stayed true to his artistic vision. Didn’t know he lived in #NOLA http://nola.tw/Ti
Singer/songwriter Lenny McDaniel dies at 65 #NOLA http://nola.tw/To
For Delfeayo Marsalis, jazz is a legacy to be handed down #NOLA http://nola.tw/Tj
The Father of Free Jazz: Ornette Coleman stayed true to his artistic vision. Didn’t know he lived in #NOLA http://nola.tw/Ti
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Colbert Announces New ‘Late Show’ Band Leader! #NOLA s own Jon Batiste http://nola.tw/Tg
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1905 - William A. 'Von' Gammon was born on this day. Jazz drummer and vibraphonist from New Orleans, Louisiana. He performed in bands led by Johnny Wiggs, Sharkey Bonano, Santo Pecora and Hal Jordy. Later performed with a combo at the Grand Hotel in Fairhope, Alabama, where he died in March, 1974. |