Overview of the events of 2008 in jazz
This is a timeline documenting events of Jazz in the year 2008 .
Barre Phillipsat the 2008 Moers Festival . 18 The International Association for Jazz Education (IAJE) ceased daily operations and filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 7 of the United States Federal Bankruptcy Law, ending 40 years of service.[ 9] 24 – The 14th SoddJazz started in Inderøy, Norway (April 24–28).[ 10] Norwegian/Swedish free jazz trio The Thing plays with Ken Vandermark at Kongsberg Jazzfestival , Norway 2008. From the left is Mats Gustafsson (Sweden), Paal Nilssen-Love (Norway), Ingebrigt Håker Flaten (Norway), and Ken Vandermark (Sweden). All critically reviewed albums ranked [ edit ] January February March 2 – Jeff Healey , Canadian singer and guitarist (born 1966 ).[ 49] 10 – Dennis Irwin , American upright bassist (born 1951 ). 16 – Pete Chilver , British guitarist and hotelier (born 1924 ). 19 – Eivind Solberg , Norwegian trumpeter (born 1933 ).[ 50] 21 – Patti Bown , American jazz pianist, composer, and singer (born 1931 ). 22 – Israel López Valdés or better known as Cachao , Cuban upright bassist and composer (born 1918 ).[ 51] 24 – Chalmers Alford , American guitarist (born 1955 ). 29 – Allan Ganley , British drummer (born 1931 ).[ 52] April May June July August September 2 – Arne Domnérus , Swedish saxophonist (born 1924 ).[ 71] 3 8 – Bheki Mseleku , South African musician (piano, saxophone, guitar) and composer (diabetes-related) (born 1955 ).[ 72] 15 – Richard Wright , English keyboardist, composer, singer and songwriter (born 1943 ).[ 73] 16 – Jim Aton , American bassist (born 1925 ).[ 74] 19 22 – Connie Haines , American singer (born 1921 ). 30 – Henry Adler , American drummer and percussionist (born 1915 ). October November December 3 – Derek Wadsworth , English trombonist, composer, and arranger (born 1939 ). 5 – Anca Parghel , Romanian jazz singer, composer, arranger, pianist, and choir conductor (born 1957 ). 7 – Jimmy Gourley , American guitarist (born 1926 ). 12 – Prince Lasha , American alto saxophonist, flautist, and clarinetist (born 1929 ). 19 22 – Guy Warren , Ghanaian singer-songwriter (born 1923 ). 23 – Monty Waters , American saxophonist, flautist, and singer (born 1938 ). 25 – Eartha Kitt , American singer, actress, dancer, activist, and comedian (born 1927 ). 29 – Freddie Hubbard , American trumpeter (born 1938 ).[ 82] Unknown date ^ "Polarjazz 2008" . Festivalinfo.se. Retrieved 2016-02-24 . ^ "Ice Music Festival 2008" . Terje Isungset . Retrieved 2016-04-24 . ^ "Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2008" . Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival . Archived from the original on 2015-09-18. Retrieved 2016-02-27 . ^ unattributed (2008-03-12). "Lyttelton to leave radio show" . Jazzwise Magazine. Archived from the original on 2008-02-18. Retrieved 2016-02-27 . ^ "Vossa Jazz" (in Norwegian). Last.fm. Retrieved 2016-02-23 . ^ "VOSSA JAZZ-PRISEN" . Vossajazz . Retrieved 2015-02-24 . ^ "Bestillingsverk med Tord Gustavsen" (in Norwegian). Ballade.no. Retrieved 2016-02-27 . ^ "Two GCap digital stations closed" . BBC News . Retrieved 2016-02-27 . ^ Ratliff, Ben (2008-04-26). "International Association of Jazz Educators Files for Bankruptcy" . The New York Times . Retrieved 2016-04-30 . ^ "Sterke klanger på Inderøy" (in Norwegian). Adresseavisen . 2008-04-25. Retrieved 2016-02-24 . ^ "Moers Festival 2008" . SongKick.com. Retrieved 2016-03-02 . ^ "Nattjazz 2008" (in Norwegian). MIC.no. Retrieved 2016-02-24 . ^ "Festival International de Jazz de Montréal 29th edition – June 26 to July 6, 2008" . Montreal International Jazz Festival . Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved February 24, 2016 . ^ "Jazz Fest Wien 2008: June 27 – July 17" . Jazz Fest Wien . Retrieved 2016-04-24 . ^ "International Association of Jazz Educators Files for Bankruptcy" . Jazz News . Retrieved 2016-04-30 . ^ "Kongsberg Jazzfestival '08" . Kongsberg Jazzfestival . Retrieved 2016-03-03 . ^ Baekgaard (2008-09-06). "2008 Copenhagen Jazz Festival" . All About Jazz . Retrieved 2016-02-25 . ^ "Montreux Jazz Festival 2008" . VirtualFestivals.com. Retrieved 2016-02-24 .[permanent dead link ] ^ "North Sea Jazz Festival 2008" . North Sea Jazz Festival . Retrieved 2016-04-24 . ^ "FESTIVAL: Moldejazz 14. - 19. juli 2008" (in Norwegian). Groove.no. Retrieved 2016-02-24 . ^ "Pori Jazz Festival 2008 Setlists" . Setlist.fm. Retrieved 2016-02-26 . ^ "Stockholm Jazz Festival 2008" . Festivalinfo.se. Retrieved 2016-02-28 . ^ "Nice Jazz Festival 2008: The Program" . FrenchRivieraTraveller.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2016-02-24 . ^ "San Sebastian's Jazz Festival poster 2008" . Pinterest.com. Retrieved 2016-02-24 . ^ "Sildajazz 2008" (in Norwegian). MIC.no. Retrieved 2016-02-24 . ^ O'Keefe, Timothy J. (2008-10-28). "2008 Newport Jazz Festival: Finale!" . All About Jazz . Retrieved 2016-04-24 . ^ "Brecon Jazz Festival 2008" . eFestivals.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-04-24 . ^ "OSLO JAZZFESTIVAL 2008" . DetSkjerIOslo.no. Retrieved 2016-02-24 . ^ "Punkt Festivalen 2008" (in Norwegian). Festivalinfo.se. Retrieved 2015-04-24 . ^ "Monterey Jazz Festival 2008: A Retrospective" . Yamaha.com. 2008-10-17. Retrieved 2016-04-24 . ^ Bernas, Frederick (2008-12-02). "London Jazz Festival 2008" . All About Jazz . Retrieved 2016-02-24 . ^ Dryden, Ken. "Eliane Elias -- Bossa Nova Stories" . AllMusic.com . Retrieved 2017-03-20 . ^ "Ketil Bjørnstad - Life in Leipzig" . Allmusic.com . Retrieved 2016-02-24 . ^ "Pat Metheny w/ Christian McBride & Antonio Sanchez (2) – Tokyo Day Trip Live EP" . Discogs.com . Retrieved 2016-02-24 . ^ Kelman, John (2008-05-26). "John McLaughlin: Floating Point" . All About Jazz . Retrieved 2016-02-27 . ^ Dryden, Ken. "Eliane Elias -- Bossa Nova Stories" . AllMusic.com . Retrieved 2017-03-20 . ^ Dryden, Ken. A Kiss to Build a Dream On - Jessica Molaskey at AllMusic . Retrieved 2018-09-16. ^ "Suite for the Seven Mountains - Marius Neset" . iTunes . Retrieved 2016-02-24 . ^ Kelman, John (2009-03-08). "Dag Arnesen: Norwegian Song 2" . All About Jazz . Retrieved 2016-02-27 . ^ "Invisible Cinema by Aaron Parks Metacritic" . Metacritic . Retrieved May 26, 2023 . ^ "Leucocyte by Esbjorn Svensson Trio Metacritic" . Metacritic . Retrieved May 26, 2023 . ^ "The Door by Mathias Eick Metacritic" . Retrieved May 26, 2023 . ^ "Two Men With The Blues by Willie Nelson & Wynton Marsalis Metacritic" . Retrieved May 26, 2023 . ^ "Loverly by Cassandra Wilson Metacritic" . Retrieved May 26, 2023 . ^ Keenews, Peter (2008-01-23). "Pete Candoli, Trumpeter and Studio Musician, Dies at 84" . The New York Times . Retrieved 2016-02-27 . ^ "Tommy McQuater" . The Telegraph . 2008-01-24. Retrieved 2016-02-27 . ^ Morgan, Clare (2008-02-05). "Music lovers mourn band leader Jackie Orszaczky" . The New York Times . Retrieved 2016-02-27 . ^ Ratliff, Ben (2008-02-22). "Teo Macero, 82, Record Producer, Dies" . The New York Times . Retrieved 2016-02-27 . ^ Martin, Douglas (2008-03-04). "Jeff Healey, Guitarist and Singer, Dies at 41" . The New York Times . Retrieved 2016-11-06 . ^ "En legende er død" (in Norwegian). BAmusikk.no. Retrieved 2016-03-28 . ^ Pareles, Jon (2008-03-24). "Cachao, Mambo's Inventor, Dies at 89" . The New York Times . Retrieved 2016-11-07 . ^ "Allan Ganley" . The Telegraph . 2008-04-03. Retrieved 2016-02-27 . ^ "US jazz clarinetist Jimmy Giuffre dead at 86" . AsiaOne.com. 2008-04-27. Archived from the original on 2016-03-06. Retrieved 2016-02-27 . ^ "Jazz legend Lyttelton dies at 86" . BBC News . 2008-04-26. Retrieved 2016-02-27 . ^ Margasak, Peter (2008-07-05). "Franz Jackson, dead at 95" . Chicago Reader . Retrieved 2016-02-27 . ^ Voce, Steve (2008-08-25). "Bob Florence: Jazz composer and band leader" . The Independent . Archived from the original on 2022-05-01. Retrieved 2016-02-27 . ^ Ratliff, Ben (2008-05-28). "Jimmy McGriff, Jazz and Blues Organist, Dies at 72" . The New York Times . Retrieved 2016-02-27 . ^ "Danny Moss" . The Telegraph . 2008-06-01. Retrieved 2016-02-27 . ^ "Campbell Burnap" . The Telegraph . 2008-06-09. Retrieved 2016-02-27 . ^ "Nat Temple" . The Telegraph . 2008-06-04. Retrieved 2016-02-27 . ^ Voce, Steve (2008-07-01). "Bill Finegan: Arranger of 'Little Brown Jug' " . The Independent . Archived from the original on 2022-05-01. Retrieved 2016-02-27 . ^ Christie, Sam (2008-06-18). "Esbjörn Svensson's death is a devastating blow for jazz" . The Guardian . Retrieved 2016-02-27 . ^ "Harald Heide-Steen Jr" . IMDb.com. Retrieved 2016-02-27 . ^ Hevesi, Dennis (2008-06-11). "Bobby Durham, 71, Drummer Who Played With Jazz Greats, Dies" . The New York Times . Retrieved 2016-02-27 . ^ Voce, Steve (2008-09-01). "Gerry wiggins: West Coast jazz pianist" . The Independent . Archived from the original on 2022-05-01. Retrieved 2016-02-27 . ^ Tamarkin, Jeff (2008-09-01). "Guitarist Joe Beck Dead at 62" . JazzTimes . Archived from the original on 2016-03-06. Retrieved 2016-02-27 . ^ "Campbell Burnap" . The Telegraph . 2008-06-09. Retrieved 2016-02-27 . ^ Ratliff, Ben (2008-07-26). "Johnny Griffin, 80, Jazz Saxophonist, Dies" . The New York Times . Retrieved 2016-02-27 . ^ Martin, Douglas (2008-08-09). "Lee Young Dies at 94; Jazz Man and Producer" . The New York Times . Retrieved 2016-02-27 . ^ Kreps, Daniel (2008-08-19). "Dave Matthews Band Saxophonist LeRoi Moore Dead at 46" . The Rolling Stone . Retrieved 2016-02-27 . ^ Fordham, John (2008-10-17). "Arne Domnérus" . The Guardian . Retrieved 2016-02-27 . ^ "World-famous SA jazz musician Bheki Mseleku dies" . Mail & Guardian . 2008-09-10. Retrieved 2016-02-27 . ^ Pareles, Jon (2008-09-15). "Richard Wright, Member of Pink Floyd, Dies at 65" . The New York Times . Retrieved 2016-02-27 . ^ "James G. "Jim" Aton" . Tahoe Daily Tribune . Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2016-02-26 . ^ Martin, Douglas (2008-09-19). "Richard M. Sudhalter, 69, Author and Jazz Trumpeter, Is Dead" . The New York Times . Retrieved 2016-02-27 . ^ Westbrook, Peter (2011-01-29). "Alfred J. Gallodoro Dies at Age 95" . Jazz Review . Retrieved 2016-02-27 . [permanent dead link ] ^ Weber, Bruce (2008-10-15). "Neal Hefti, 85, Jazz and Hollywood Composer, Dies" . The New York Times . Retrieved 2016-02-27 . ^ Keepnews, Peter (2008-10-20). "Dave McKenna, 78, Jazz Pianist, Dies" . The New York Times . Retrieved 2016-02-27 . ^ Clarke, John (2008-10-24). "Former Grateful Dead Keyboardist Merl Saunders Dies" . The Rolling Stone . Retrieved 2016-11-07 . ^ Lewis, Randy (2008-11-05). "Jimmy Carl Black dies at 70; original drummer in Frank Zappa's Mothers of Invention" . Los Angeles Times . Retrieved 2016-02-27 . ^ Swash, Rosie (2008-11-10). "South African singer Miriam Makeba dies aged 76" . The Guardian . Retrieved 2016-11-07 . ^ Heckman, Don (2008-12-30). "Freddie Hubbard, jazz trumpeter, dies at 70" . Los Angeles Times . Retrieved 2016-02-27 .
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