Jay Maisel, Photographer of Miles Davis and Much More, Dies at 95
His moody portrait became the album cover for “Kind of Blue.” Mr. Maisel lived and worked in an old bank that he bought for $102,000 and sold for $55 million. More
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Jon Small, Director and Early Billy Joel Collaborator, Dies at 79
They were in two bands together before Mr. Joel became famous, and briefly fell out over Mr. Joel’s affair with Mr. Small’s wife. Mr. Small later found success as a director of music videos and concert films. More
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Latimore, R&B Singer Known for ‘Let’s Straighten It Out,’ Dies at 86
The Blues Hall of Famer became a sensation in 1974 with his hit song “Let’s Straighten It Out.” More
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Gene Bertoncini, Jazz Guitarist Who Dazzled With Subtlety, Dies at 89
He performed at the highest level for decades, sensitively backing singers like Tony Bennett and Lena Horne when not leading his own innovative groups. More
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Carla Jeffery, Actress in Disney’s ‘Zombies’ Films, Dies at 33
Ms. Jeffery also had a series of roles on other Disney and Nickelodeon series, as well as a season on “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” More
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Cassandra Wilson, Star Jazz Singer, Dies at 70
With a low and smoky voice, she conjured the blues tradition of her native Mississippi in both her own songs and in covers. More
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Patrick Gleeson, Who Made Synthesizers Part of Jazz, Dies at 91
He abandoned a job teaching college English in the 1960s to become a pioneer of the instrument, playing onstage with Herbie Hancock’s jazz band. More
