The saxophonist Budd Johnson passed away at age 73, respectable.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Jazz saxophone and clarinet player who led the Earl Hines Grand Terrace Orchestra and pioneered the swing-to-bop transition.
He started out playing drums before switching to the saxophone.
He worked with many of the jazz greats, including Benny Goodman, Coleman Hawkins, Dizzy Gillespie, and Duke Ellington.
How did Budd Johnson die?
Cause of death | N/A |
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Age of death | 73 years |
Profession | Saxophonist |
Birthday | December 14, 1910 |
Death date | October 20, 1984 |
Place of death | Kansas City, Missouri, United States |
Place of burial | N/A |