Milford Graves

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Milford Graves, (August 20, 1941 – February 12, 2021) was an American jazz drummer and percussionist. He was born in New York City. He was known for his early avant-garde works in the 1960s with Paul Bley, Albert Ayler, and the New York Art Quartet.[1]

Graves died of heart failure in New York City on February 12, 2021 at the age of 79.[2]

References

  1. ↑ All Music Guide to Jazz (1996)Miller Freeman. p. 309.
  2. ↑ Bruce, Jasper. Influential jazz drummer Milford Graves has passed away at 79. NME (13 February 2021). Retrieved 13 February 2021.

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