[Raychel's Blog]
just hereLegendary pioneer of jazz..dies
2007-05-07
Veteran clarinetist Alvin Batiste passed away in his sleep early Sunday morning.
Mr. Batiste was born in New Orleans in 1932. He was first introduced to the clarinet by his father, who played traditional jazz. Mr. Batiste's modern approach to the instrument was formed in part by listening to Charlie Parker albums.
He composed orchestral works and three operas, as well as the textbook "The Root Progression System." He toured with or wrote songs for Ray Charles, Billy Cobham and Cannonball Adderley, among many others
he will be greatly missed.
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