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Jim Denis/Calvin Keys JazzCalvin Keys was known for working with big names like Ray Charles and Ahmad Jamal. But it was his drive to carve out his own path that set him apart. He died at 82. -
Chris Pizzello/Invision/APA name that’s synonymous with boss nova, Sérgio Mendes was one of the first Brazilian exports to bring the genre into mainstream. He died at age 83. -
Cristina Arrigoni/John Mayall Press KitJohn Mayall was a musical force of nature often referred to as “the godfather of British blues.” He died at the age of 90. -
Jonathan Chimene/WBGOAlbert “Tootie” Heath was a persistent drummer and jazz educator for more than 60 years. He passed away this year at 88. -
Jack Lindsay/Vancouver News-Herald via City of Vancouver ArchivesCelebrated Canadian jazz vocalist Eleanor Collins lived life on her own terms, making major contributions to her country and community. She died at 104. -
Goffredo Loertscher/via WBGOTrumpeter Jim Rotondi, recognized by his peers and music journalists as top-tier player, leader and educator, died unexpectedly in July at age 61. -
Amy Harris/Invision/APRussell Malone was a versatile musician whose soulful style made him one of the most in-demand guitarists in the world. He died in August at the age of 60. -
Phil Farnsworth/Berklee College of MusicSinger and activist Bernice Johnson Reagon, who lent her strong alto voice to the Civil Rights Movement, died earlier this year at the age of 81. -
Schorle/CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsFrench guitar virtuoso Sylvain Luc had a great ability to accentuate the beauty in jazz, classical and popular music. He passed away this year at 58. -
Vocal virtuoso Marlena Shaw found personal and critical success in jazz, R&B, soul and disco. She died this year at 84.
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