American composer and songwriter (1891–1964).

Born June 9th, 1891 in Peru.

Died October 15th, 1964 at 73 years old in Santa Monica (kidney failure).

Nat King Cole

Born March 17th, 1919 in Montgomery.

Died February 15th, 1965 at 45 years old

Natalie Cole

Born February 6th, 1950 in Los Angeles.

Died December 31st, 2015 at 65 years old

George Gershwin

Born September 26th, 1898 in Brooklyn.

Died July 11th, 1937 at 38 years old

Billy Preston

Born September 2nd, 1946 in Houston.

Died June 6th, 2006 at 59 years old

Gregory Porter

Born November 4th, 1971 in Sacramento.