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Did anyone see the coverage of Dave Brubeck's death this past Sunday on CBS Sunday Morning with Charles Osgood? The late Ed Bradley must have left his mark on CBS News, as he was a huge champion for jazz music and its history. Refreshing to say the least.


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Kudos to NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams and CBS News, for covering the death of jazz icon Dave Brubeck, which occurred yesterday. I did not have a chance to catch ABC's coverage, but I assume they told this important story also. Jazz very seldom gets any kind of national coverage. However, Dave Brubeck's death caused this well deserved coverage to happen! On Artistry in Jazz this Saturday (6:00 PM), I'll be airing my interview with Mr. Brubeck and Bobby Millitello, his altoist of 20 years. These interviews were conducted after their performance during the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival. I hope you'll tune in.

I am very saddened by the news that Dave Brubeck passed away today. God bless him, as he lived 1 day shy of living 92 full years on this earth! Over the years, he has had a love affair with Rochester, New York. I'll never forget when I interviewed him several years ago after his performance at the Rochester International Jazz Festival. He talked about how he felt when he made it on the cover of Time magazine before Duke Ellington did. I remember him saying during my interview with him, "It made me sad. He should have been first. He was my mentor." What a self-less human being he was. Thanks for ALL the years of your great music. Rochester will miss you Mr. Brubeck! RIP Maestro

I'll be airing a special 2 hour tribute to Dave Brubeck and his music on Artistry in Jazz, starting at 6 pm on Saturday, December 8th, streaming at Jazz901.org and broadcasting on Jazz 90.1 FM - WGMC.