[Dixielandjazz] Fw: Benny Carter, R.I.P.

[Stan Brager]

This sad news was posted on the Duke Ellington list this evening.

Stan
Stan Brager

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> Benny passed away this morning in a Los Angeles Hospital after
> a brief illness.  Although physically weak, he remained lucid
> until the end and enjoyed speaking with many friends from all
> over the world during the past few weeks.  The funeral service
> will be private. We will post news of upcoming public memorials
> here and on the Benny Carter website (www.bennycarter.com).
> The family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, donations
> be sent to the Morroe Berger - Benny Carter Jazz Research Fund,
> Institute of Jazz Studies, Dana Library, Rutgers University,
> Newark, NJ 07102.
> 
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