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Sam Rivers RIP

Posted: Jan 17, 2012

Jazz Musician Sam Rivers Passes Away At 88

Oklahoma-born jazz musician Sam Rivers passed away on December 26, 2011, in Orlando, Florida at 88.

Rivers began playing music in the church as a child. In his long career, Rivers played with Quincy Jones, Miles Davis, Dave Holland and many others. This Orlando Weekly article was written by a friend of the legendary saxophonist.

The flag flies at half-mast...

James Calemine

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