Oscar Peterson, Jazz Pianist, Is Dead at 82
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During an illustrious career spanning seven decades, Oscar Peterson played with the biggest names in jazz.
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Composer Elmer Bernstein, 82, who died of undisclosed causes Aug. 18 at his home in Ojai, Calif., wrote music for more than 200 movies. He was responsible for the gritty trumpet-and-drums jazz score to &quot;The Man With the Golden Arm&quot; ...
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Jazz star George Melly has died at his home in London at the age of 80, his wife Diana said Thursday.
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Former world chess champion Bobby Fischer has died at the age of 64, Icelandic media reports
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LOS ANGELES Aug. 19, 2004  Film composer Elmer Bernstein, who created a brawny, big-sky theme for &quot;The Magnificent Seven,&quot; nerve-jangling jazz for &quot;The Man With The Golden Arm&quot; and heart-rending grace notes for &quot;To Kill a Mockingbird,&quot; has died.
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His doctor's orders prevented Oscar Peterson from traveling from his home near Toronto to attend the tribute concert featuring Wynton Marsalis and other jazz stars at Carnegie Hall &#151; where the legendary jazz pianist launched his international career nearly 60 years ago.
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Controversial former world chess legend Bobby Fischer has died in Iceland aged 64.
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Controversial former world chess legend Bobby Fischer, famous for a Cold War showdown, has died aged 64.
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Jazz pianist Jay "Hootie" McShann dies aged 90, after falling ill with breathing problems.
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MONTEREY, California  - A jazz giant for more than half a century, pianist Dave Brubeck has no intention of quietly passing his golden years at home relaxing with his wife, with whom he just celebrated his 65th anniversary.
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Flamboyant jazz singer and author George Melly dies at his London home at the age of 80.
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Herbie Hancock, Quincy Jones and Nancy  Wilson were among a star-studded group of performers who  gathered on Saturday for a musical farewell to jazz piano great  Oscar Peterson.
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Elmer Bernstein, whose eclectic film music ranged from the rousing theme of "The Magnificent Seven" to the lighthearted score for "Thoroughly Modern Millie," for which he won an Oscar, died Wednesday at his home in Ojai, Calif. He was 82.
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LOS ANGELES: Academy Award-winning composer Elmer Bernstein, who penned scores for blockbusters ranging from To Kill a Mockingbird and The Magnificent Seven to Ghostbusters has died at the age of 82.
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Oscar Peterson, whose early talent, speedy fingers and musical genius made him one of the world's best known jazz pianists, has died. He was 82.
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Artie Shaw, jazz clarinetist, swing-era bandleader and husband of   numerous famous beauties, including Ava Gardner and Lana Turner, has   died. He was 94.
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Oscar Peterson, who sat atop the world of jazz piano for decades with his driving two-handed swing, technical wizardry and rapid-fire solos, died on Sunday of kidney failure, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp reported. He was 82.