2000s in jazz

none thumb|upright|John Zorn performing in 2006. In the 2000s in jazz, there was a gradual decline in popularity for the smooth jazz subgenre which had flourished in the previous decadeJazz of the 00s - Jumping The Great Divide - Popmatters In the 2000s, a number of young musicians emerged, including the US band The Bad Plus, pianists Brad Mehldau, Jason Moran and Vijay Iyer, guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel, vibraphonist Stefon Harris, trumpeters Roy Hargrove and Terence Blanchard, bassist/singer Esperanza Spalding, and bassist Christian McBride. Well-established jazz musicians, such as Dave Brubeck, Wynton Marsalis, Sonny Rollins, Wayne Shorter, Jessica Williams, Michael Franks and George Benson, continued to perform and record. 2 y 2000 2000 in jazz Events January 28 – The 3rd Polarjazz started in Longyearbyen, Svalbard (February 28 – 30).http://www.visitsvalbard.com/en/Events/?News=25 Polarjazz VisitSvalbard.com 2016-04-22 April 14 – The 27th Vossajazz started in Vossavangen, Norway (April 14 – 16).https://vossajazz.no/historie Vossajazz – Historie no Vossajazz 2016-04-22 May 10 – The 11th MaiJazz started in Stavanger, Norway (May 10 – 14).http://www.mic.no/nmi.nsf/doc_e/beg2000121815222110418860 MaiJazz 2000 MIC.no 2017-03-03 25 – The 28th Nattjazz started in Bergen, Norway (May 25 – June 3).http://www.mic.no/nmi.nsf/doc_e/beg2000081615140163533073 Nattjazz 2000 no MIC.no 2017-03-03 June 9 – The 29th Moers Festival started in Moers, Germany (June 9 – 12).http://www.moers-festival.de/archiv.html Moers Festival 2000 Moers Festival 2016-04-22 https://web.archive.org/web/20160308060230/http://www.moers-festival.de/archiv.html 2016-03-08 dead 13 – The 10th Jazz Fest Wien started in Wien, Austria (June 13 – July 9).http://www.viennajazz.org/en/history-2000 Jazz Fest Wien Festival History Jazz Fest Wien 2016-04-22 29 – The 21st Montreal International Jazz Festival started in Montreal, Quebec, Canada (June 29 – July 9).http://www.montrealjazzfest.com/history/2000/Default.aspx Festival International de Jazz de Montréal Montreal International Jazz Festival 2016-04-22 https://web.archive.org/web/20160514011347/http://www.montrealjazzfest.com/history/2000/Default.aspx 2016-05-14 dead July 5 – The 37th Kongsberg Jazzfestival started in Kongsberg, Norway (July 5 – 8).http://www.mic.no/nmi.nsf/doc_e/beg2000081614551738437170 Kongsberg Jazz Festival 2000 MIC.no 2017-03-03 7 – The 34th Montreux Jazz Festival started in Montreux, Switzerland (July 7 – 22).http://www.setlist.fm/festival/2000/montreux-jazz-festival-2000-53d6b33d.html Montreux Jazz Festival 2000 Setlists Setlist.fm 2016-04-22 11 – The 53rd Nice Jazz Festival started in Nice, France (July 11 – 18).http://www.setlist.fm/festival/2000/nice-jazz-festival-2000-43d69f5b.html Nice Jazz Festival 2000 Setlists Setlist.fm 2016-04-28 14 The 25th North Sea Jazz Festival started in The Hague (July 14 – 16).http://www.northseajazz.com/en/program/2000 North Sea Jazz Festival 2000 North Sea Jazz Festival 2016-04-22 The 35th Pori Jazz started in Pori, Finland (July 14 – 23).http://historia.porijazz.fi/?classname=festivalyear&methodname=year&year=2000 History of Pori Jazz Pori Jazz 2016-04-22 2016-05-05 https://web.archive.org/web/20160505163018/http://historia.porijazz.fi/?classname=festivalyear&methodname=year&year=2000 dead 17 – The 40th Moldejazz started in Molde, Norway (July 17 – 22).http://www.vg.no/rampelys/musikk/musikkfestivaler-2000/buena-vista-til-moldejazz/a/7113509 Buena Vista til Moldejazz no Verdens Gang 2000-04-04 2016-04-27 21 – The 35th San Sebastian Jazz Festival started in San Sebastian, Spain (July 21 – 26).https://no.pinterest.com/pin/193232640232055259 San Sebastian's Jazz Festival poster 2000 Pinterest.com 2016-04-27 August 9 – The 14th Sildajazz started in Haugesund, Norway (August 9 – 13).http://www.mic.no/nmi.nsf/doc/beg2000081713142926956282 Sildajazz 2000 no MIC.no 2016-04-27 11 The 46th Newport Jazz Festival started in Newport, Rhode Island (August 11 – 13).http://www.setlist.fm/festival/2000/newport-jazz-festival-2000-13d69975.html Newport Jazz Festival 2000 Setlists Setlist.fm 2016-04-27 The 15th Oslo Jazzfestival started in Oslo, Norway (August 11–19).http://www.listento.no/nmi.nsf/doc_e/beg2000081712452265697413 Oslo Jazzfestival 2000 MIC.no 2016-04-27 13 – The 17th Brecon Jazz Festival started in Brecon, Wales (August 13 – 15).http://www.friendsofbreconjazz.com/past-programmes/2000 Brecon Jazz Programme 2000 FriendsOfBreconJazz.com 2016-04-24March 2025 medicmedic September 15 – The 43rd Monterey Jazz Festival started in Monterey, California (September 15 – 17).http://www.kerouac.com/shop/monterey-jazz-festival-2000-poster Monterey Jazz Festival 2000 Poster Kerouac.com 2016-04-27 October 12 – The DølaJazz started in Lillehammer, Norway (October 12 – 15).http://www.mic.no/nmi.nsf/doc_e/beg2000081612093652037079 DölaJazz – Lillehammer Jazz Festival 2000 MIC.no 2017-03-03 November 2 – The Trondheim Jazz Festival started in Trondheim, Norway (November 2 – 5).http://www.mic.no/nmi.nsf/doc_e/beg2001010811445278467841 Trondheim Jazzfestival 2000 MIC.no 2017-03-03 15 – The 9th London Jazz Festival started in London, England (November 15 – 24).http://www.mic.no/nmi.nsf/doc/beg2002110415423934035706 London Jazz Festival 2000 no MIC.no 2016-04-23 Album releases 30em Pat Metheny: Trio 99 → 00 (Warner Bros.) Joshua Redman: Beyond (Warner Bros.) Parker / Guy / Lytton and Marilyn Crispell: After Appleby (Leo Records) Branford Marsalis Quartet: Contemporary Jazz (Columbia) Dave Douglas: El Trilogy (BMG) Guillermo Gregorio: Faktura (Hat[now]Art) Pat Metheny: Trio → Live (Warner Bros.) Joe Maneri: Going To Church (AUM Fidelity) Marilyn Crispell: Red (Black Saint) Myra Melford: Dance Beyond the Color (Arabesque) The Rippingtons: Life in the Tropics (Peak) Spring Heel Jack: Disappeared (Thirsty Ear) Pat Metheny & The Heath Brothers + Ralph Towner & Charlie Haden: Move To The Groove (West Wind) World Saxophone Quartet: Requiem for Julius (Justin Time) Terence Blanchard: Wandering Moon (Sony Classical) Misha Mengelberg: Solo (BUZZ Records) Bill Dixon: Papyrus Volume I (Soul Note) Bill Dixon: Papyrus Volume II (Soul Note) Marty Ehrlich's Traveler's Tales: Malinke's Dance (OmniTone) Magni Wentzel: Porgy and Bess (Hot Club) Olga Konkova Trio: Northern Crossings (Candid) Hugh Masekela: Sixty (Shanachie) Deaths January 2 – Nat Adderley, American trumpeter (born 1931). 4 – Roger Frampton, Australian pianist, saxophonist, composer, and educator (born 1948). 16 – Gene Harris, American pianist (born 1933). 20 – Don Abney, American pianist (born 1923). 25 – Lin Halliday, American saxophonist (born 1936). 31 – Si Zentner, American trombonist and big-band leader (born 1917). February 15 – Gus Johnson, American drummer (born 1913). 29 – Hidehiko Matsumoto, Japanese saxophonist and bandleader (born 1926). March 6 – Ole Jacob Hansen, Norwegian drummer (born 1940). 13 – Cab Kaye, English singer and pianist (born 1921). 18 – Randi Hultin, Norwegian jazz critic and impresario (born 1926). 24 – Al Grey, American trombonist (born 1925). April 13 – Pete Minger, American trumpeter (born 1943). 29 – Jonah Jones, American trumpeter (born 1909) May 2 Billy Munn, British pianist and arranger (born 1911). Teri Thornton, American singer (born 1934). 21 – Buzzy Drootin, American drummer (born 1920). 31 – Tito Puente, American drummer, songwriter, and record producer (born 1923). June 3 – Glenn Horiuchi, American jazz pianist, composer, and shamisen player (born 1955). 7 – Clint Houston, American upright bassist (born 1946). 12 – Bruno Martino, Italian jazz composer, singer, and pianist (born 1925). 22 – Svein Finnerud, Norwegian pianist, painter, and graphic artist (born 1945). 23 – Jerome Richardson, American saxophonist and flautist (born 1920). 25 – Wilson Simonal, Brazilian singer (born 1938). July 6 – Akira Miyazawa, Japanese saxophonist, clarinetist, and flautist (born 1927). August 14 – Walter Benton, American tenor saxophonist (born 1930). 20 – Chris Columbus, American drummer (born 1902). 25 – Jack Nitzsche, American musician, arranger, songwriter, record producer, and film score composer (born 1937). September 12 – Stanley Turrentine, American tenor saxophonist (born 1934). 22 – Willie Cook, American trumpeter (born 1923). 26 Baden Powell, Brazilian guitarist and composer (born 1937). Nick Fatool, American drummer (born 1915). October 6 – Pat Flowers, American pianist and singer (born 1917). 11 – Sture Nordin, Swedish upright bassist (born 1933). 13 – Britt Woodman, American trombonist (born 1920). 18 – Julie London, American singer and actress (born 1926). 25 – Jeanne Lee, American singer, poet, and composer (born 1939). 30 – Steve Allen, American singer, songwriter, and television personality (born 1921). November 4 – Vernel Fournier, American drummer (born 1928). 8 – Dick Morrissey, British saxophonist and composer (born 1908). December 1 George Finola, American cornetist (born 1945). Neal Creque, American organist and composer (born 1940). 8 – Al Timothy, Trinidadian jazz and calypso musician (born 1915). 12 – Rosa King, American saxophonist and singer (born 1939). 2001 2001 in jazz Album releases Michael Brecker: Nearness Of You: The Ballad Book (Verve) Diana Krall: The Look of Love (Verve) Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band: Swingin' For The Fences (Silverline) Herbie Hancock: Future 2 Future (Transparent, Columbia) Gordon Haskell: Look Out (Flying Sparks) The Idea of North: The Sum of Us (Magnetic Records) Robbie Williams: Swing When You're Winning (Capitol) James Morrison: Scream Machine (Morrison Records) World Saxophone Quartet: 25th Anniversary: The New Chapter (Justin Time) Marilyn Crispell: Blue (Black Saint) Matthew Shipp: Expansion Power Release (hatOLOGY) Olga Konkova Trio: Some Things From Home (Candid) Deaths Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (17 April 1973 – 13 February), South African pianist John Lewis (May 3, 1920 – March 29), American pianist, composer and arranger 2002 2002 in jazz Events January 25 – The 5th Polarjazz started in Longyearbyen, Svalbard (January 25 – 27).http://www.mic.no/nmi.nsf/doc_e/beg2002010209283353897917 Polarjazz 78'N, 2002 no MIC.no 2016-04-23 March 22 – The 29th Vossajazz started in Vossavangen, Norway (March 22 – 24).http://www.mic.no/nmi.nsf/doc/beg2001112615374822510872 Vossa Jazz 2002 no MIC.no 2016-04-23 May 5 – The 13th MaiJazz started in Stavanger, Norway (May 6 – 10).http://www.mic.no/nmi.nsf/doc_e/beg2001120315231969055161 MaiJazz – Stavanger International Jazz Festival MIC.no 2017-03-03 17 – The 30th Moers Festival started in Moers, Germany (May 17 – 20).http://www.moers-festival.de/archiv.html Moers Festival 2002 Moers Festival 2016-04-23 https://web.archive.org/web/20160308060230/http://www.moers-festival.de/archiv.html 2016-03-08 dead 24 – The 30th Nattjazz started in Bergen, Norway (May 24 – June 1).http://www.mic.no/nmi.nsf/doc/beg2001112615540015947814 Nattjazz 2002 no MIC.no 2016-04-23 June 24 – The 12th Jazz Fest Wien started in Wien, Austria (June 24 – July 7).http://www.viennajazz.org/en/history-2002 Jazz Fest Wien Festival History Jazz Fest Wien 2016-04-23 27 – The 23rd Montreal International Jazz Festival started in Montreal, Quebec, Canada (June 27 – July 7).http://www.montrealjazzfest.com/history/2002/Default.aspx Festival International de Jazz de Montréal Montreal International Jazz Festival 2016-04-23 https://web.archive.org/web/20160513194603/http://www.montrealjazzfest.com/history/2002/Default.aspx 2016-05-13 dead July 3 – The 38th Kongsberg Jazzfestival started in Kongsberg, Norway (July 3 – 6).http://www.mic.no/nmi.nsf/doc_e/beg2001112614451450959029 Kongsberg Jazz Festival 2002 MIC.no 2017-03-03 5 – The 36th Montreux Jazz Festival started in Montreux, Switzerland (July 5 – 22).http://www.setlist.fm/festival/2002/montreux-jazz-festival-2002-43d6b33f.html Montreux Jazz Festival 2002 Setlists Setlist.fm 2016-04-23 12 – 27th North Sea Jazz Festival started in The Hague (July 12 – 14).http://www.northseajazz.com/en/program/2002 North Sea Jazz Festival 2002 North Sea Jazz Festival 2016-04-23 13 – 37th Pori Jazz started in Pori, Finland (July 13 – 21).http://historia.porijazz.fi/?classname=festivalyear&methodname=performer&lang=en&artist_no=6254&year=2002&letter=a History of Pori Jazz Pori Jazz 2016-04-23 2016-05-05 https://web.archive.org/web/20160505165351/http://historia.porijazz.fi/?classname=festivalyear&methodname=performer&lang=en&artist_no=6254&year=2002&letter=a dead 15 – The 42nd Moldejazz started in Molde, Norway (July 15 – 20).http://www.mic.no/nmi.nsf/doc_e/beg2002012310380047697413 Molde International Jazz Festival 2002 MIC.no 2017-03-03 August 5 – The 17th Oslo Jazzfestival started in Oslo, Norway (August 5 – 10).http://www.mic.no/nmi.nsf/doc_e/beg2002012313012124978713 Oslo Jazzfestival 2002 MIC.no 2017-03-03 7 – The 16th Sildajazz started in Haugesund, Norway (August 7 – 11).http://www.mic.no/nmi.nsf/doc/beg2001120313310738626688 Sildajazz 2002 no MIC.no 2016-04-27 9 The 48th Newport Jazz Festival started in Newport, Rhode Island (August 9 – 11).http://www.allaboutjazz.com/highlights-from-the-2002-jvc-newport-jazz-festival-by-matthew-s-robinson.php Highlights From The 2002 JVC Newport Jazz Festival Matthew S. Robinson All About Jazz 2004-03-12 2016-04-27 The 19th Brecon Jazz Festival started in Brecon, Wales (August 9 – 11).http://www.friendsofbreconjazz.com/past-programmes/2002 Brecon Jazz Programme 2002 FriendsOfBreconJazz.com 2016-04-24March 2025 medicmedic September 20 – The 45th Monterey Jazz Festival started in Monterey, California (September 20 – 22).http://www.kerouac.com/shop/monterey-jazz-festival-2002-poster Monterey Jazz Festival 2002 Poster Kerouac.com 2016-04-27 November 15 – The 11th London Jazz Festival started in London, England (November 15 – 24).http://www.mic.no/nmi.nsf/doc/beg2002110415423934035706 London Jazz Festival 2002 no MIC.no 2016-04-23 Album releases Norah Jones: Come Away with Me Rova Saxophone Quartet: Freedom in Fragments (composed by Fred Frith) Herbie Hancock: Directions in Music: Live at Massey Hall, live album with Michael Brecker and Roy Hargrove Gordon Haskell: Harry's Bar Kenny Garrett: Happy People James Morrison: So Far So Good Wayne Shorter: Footprints Live! World Saxophone Quartet: Steppenwolf (Justin Time) Fred Frith and Maybe Monday: Digital Wildlife (Winter & Winter) Kausland/Mathisen Quartet: Good Bait (Hot Club) Hugh Masekela: Time (Sony Music Distribution) Deaths January 21 – Peggy Lee, American singer, songwriter, composer, and actress (born 1920). February 1 – Streamline Ewing, American trombonist (born 1917). 2 – Remo Palmier, American guitarist (born 1923). 6 – Wendell Marshall, American upright bassist (born 1920). 8 – Nick Brignola, American baritone saxophonist (born 1936). 10 – Dave Van Ronk, American folk singer (born 1936). 22 – Ronnie Verrell, English drummer (born 1926). 24 – Mel Stewart, American character actor, television director, and saxophonist (born 1929). 28 – Helmut Zacharias, German violinist and composer (born 1920). March 10 – Shirley Scott, African-American organist (born 1934). 19 – John Patton, American pianist and organist (born 1935). 27 – Dudley Moore, English actor, comedian, pianist, and composer (born 1935). April 8 – Wilber Morris, American upright bassist and bandleader (born 1937). 9 – Weldon Irvine, American composer, playwright, poet, pianist, organist, and keyboardist (born 1943). 11 – Bubba Brooks, American tenor saxophonist (born 1922). 16 – Claudio Slon, Brazilian drummer (born 1943). 18 – Cy Laurie, English clarinetist and bandleader (born 1926). 29 Noel DaCosta, Nigerian-Jamaican composer, violinist, and choral conductor (born 1929). Pete Jacobsen, English pianist (born 1950). May 6 – Bjørn Johansen, Norwegian saxophonist (born 1940). 12 – Bob Berg, American saxophonist (born 1951). 24 – Susie Garrett, African-American actress, vocalist, and acting teacher (born 1929). June 5 Curtis Amy, American tenor saxophonist (born 1929). Truck Parham, American upright bassist (born 1911). 27 Russ Freeman, American pianist and composer (born 1926). Chico O'Farrill, Cuban composer, arranger, and conductor (born 1921). July 2 – Ray Brown, American upright bassist (born 1926). 20 – Jimmy Maxwell, American trumpeter (born 1917). 22 – Marion Montgomery, American singer (born 1934). 25 – Idrees Sulieman, American trumpeter and alto saxophonist (born 1923). August 2 – Roy Kral, American pianist and vocalist (born 1921). 31 – Lionel Hampton, American vibraphonist (born 1908). September 5 – Frank Hewitt, American hard bop pianist (born 1935). 17 – Dodo Marmarosa, American pianist, composer, and arranger (born 1925). 21 – Peter Kowald, German upright bassist and tubist (born 1944). 30 – Ellis Larkins, American pianist (born 1923). October 17 Chuck Domanico, American bassist (born 1944). Henri Renaud, French jazz pianist and record company executive (born 1925). November 3 – Lonnie Donegan, Scottish skiffle singer, songwriter, and guitarist (born 1931). 13 Bill Berry, American trumpeter, Duke Ellington Orchestra (born 1930). Roland Hanna, American pianist, composer, and teacher (born 1932). 16 – Mose Vinson, American pianist and singer (born 1917). 20 – Webster Lewis, American keyboardist (born 1943). 21 – Hadda Brooks, American pianist, vocalist, and composer (born 1916). 27 John McLevy, Scottish trumpeter (born 1927). Stanley Black, English bandleader, composer, conductor, arranger and pianist (born 1913). December 2 – Mal Waldron, American pianist, composer, and arranger (born 1925). 5 – Arvell Shaw, American upright bassist (born 1923). 7 – Clare Deniz, British pianist (born 1911). 11 – Lou Stein, American pianist (born 1922). 13 – Stella Brooks, American singer (born 1910). 2003 2003 in jazz Album releases Michael Brecker: Wide Angles Michael Franks: Watching the Snow album r714616 Watching the SnowMichael Franks James Christopher Monger 2012-02-18 Kenny Garrett: Standard of Language Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band: XXL The Idea of North: Here & Now James Morrison: On The Edge (with Simon Stockhausen) Mike Nock: Changing Seasons with Brett Hirst and Toby Hall The Rippingtons: Let It Ripp Wayne Shorter: Alegria Amy Winehouse: Frank Tord Gustavsen Trio: Changing Places (ECM) Deaths Nina Simone (February 21, 1933 – April 21), American singer 2004 2004 in jazz Album releases Jamie Cullum: Twentysomething Fourplay: Journey The Idea of North: Evidence Norah Jones: Feels Like Home Diana Krall: The Girl in the Other Room Mike Nock: Duologue (Birdland, 2004) live concert recording with Dave Liebman Ben Sidran: Nick's Bump album r678531 Nick's BumpBen Sidran Alex Henderson 2012-03-04 World Saxophone Quartet: Experience (Justin Time) Gordon Haskell: The Lady Wants To Know Deaths Ray Charles (September 23, 1930 – June 10), American singer, pianist and composer Bjørnar Andresen (April 1, 1945 – October 2), Norwegian upright bassist Artie Shaw (May 23, 1910 – December 30), American clarinetist 2005 2005 in jazz Album releases Herbie Hancock: Possibilities Diana Krall: Christmas Songs James Morrison: Gospel Collection The Rippingtons: Wild Card Wayne Shorter: Beyond the Sound Barrier Tord Gustavsen Trio: The Ground (ECM) Hans Mathisen: Quiet Songs (Curling Legs) Deaths Pierre Michelot (March 3, 1928 – July 3), French upright-bassist 2006 2006 in jazz Album releases Eddie Daniels: Brief Encounter (Muse, 2006) Michael Franks: Rendezvous in Rio album r835078 Rendezvous in RioMichael Franks Paula Edelstein 2012-02-19 Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band: The Phat Pack The Idea of North: The Gospel Project Diana Krall: From This Moment On James Morrison: Gospel Collection Volume II James Morrison: 2x2 with Joe Chindamo The Rippingtons: 20th Anniversary World Saxophone Quartet: Political Blues (Justin Time) Olga Konkova and Per Mathisen: Unbound (Alessa) Deaths Lou Rawls (December 1, 1933 – January 6), American singer Maynard Ferguson (May 4, 1928 – August 23), American trumpet player, composer Ruth Brown (January 12, 1928 – November 17), American singer, actress Anita O'Day (October 18, 1919 – November 23), American singer Jay McShann (January 12, 1916 – December 7), American pianist Kenneth Sivertsen (January 16, 1961 – December 24), Norwegian guitarist, composer, and entertainer Births Angelina Jordan (January 10), Norwegian singer. 2007 2007 in jazz Album releases Michael Brecker: Pilgrimage Herbie Hancock: River: The Joni Letters The Idea of North: Live at the Powerhouse (CD and DVD) James Morrison: The Other Woman with Deni Hines James Morrison: Christmas Tord Gustavsen Trio: Being There (ECM) Deaths Michael Brecker (March 29, 1949 – January 13), American tenor saxophonist, composer Al Viola (June 16, 1919 – February 21), American guitarist Art Davis (December 5, 1934 – July 29), American upright-bassist Max Roach (January 10, 1924 – August 16), American drummer, percussionist, and composer Joe Zawinul (July 7, 1932 – September 11), Austrian keyboardist and composer Specs Powell (June 5, 1922 – September 15), American drummer and percussionist Teresa Brewer (May 7, 1931 – October 17), American singer Joel Dorn (April 7, 1942 – December 17), American music producer and record label entrepreneur Oscar Peterson (August 15, 1925 – December 23), Canadian pianist 2008 2008 in jazz Album releases Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band: Act Your Age Steve Tyrell: Back to Bacharachalbum r1364352 review Back to BacharachSteve Tyrell John Bush 2012-02-12 Deaths Esbjörn Svensson (April 16, 1964 – June 14), Swedish pianist and bandleader of Esbjörn Svensson Trio Cachao (September 14, 1918 – March 22), Cuban upright-bassist Earle Hagen (July 9, 1919 – May 26), American composer LeRoi Moore (September 7, 1961 – August 19), American saxophonist Bheki Mseleku (March 3, 1955 – September 9), South African pianist Richard Wright (July 28, 1943 – September 15), English keyboarder, composer, singer and songwriter Merl Saunders (February 14, 1934 – October 24), American pianist and keyboardist Miriam Makeba (March 4, 1932 – November 9), South African singer 2009 2009 in jazz Album releases Diana Krall: Quiet Nights The Rippingtons: Modern Art Ben Sidran: Dylan Different album r1702930 Dylan DifferentBen Sidran Thom Jurek 2012-02-29 Tord Gustavsen Ensemble: Restored, Returned (ECM) Olga Konkova: Improvisational Four (Candid) Deaths David "Fathead" Newman (February 24, 1933 – January 20), American saxophonist Gerry Niewood (April 6, 1943 – February 12), American saxophonist Blossom Dearie (April 28, 1924 – February 7), American singer and pianist Coleman Mellett (May 27, 1974 – February 12), American guitarist Koko Taylor (September 28, 1928 – June 3), American singer Kenny Rankin (February 10, 1940 – June 7), American singer and composer Tina Marsh (January 18, 1954 – June 16), American singer and composer See also 2000s Jazz List of years in jazz 2000 in music References External links History Of Jazz Timeline: 2000 at All About Jazz Category:2000s in music Category:21st century in jazz Category:Jazz by decade Jazz