American jazz musician (1926–1991).

Born May 26th, 1926 in Alton. ^[ref]

Died September 28th, 1991 at 65 years old in Santa Monica (pneumonia, stroke). ^[ref]

Duke Ellington

Born April 29th, 1899 in Washington, D.C..

Died May 24th, 1974 at 75 years old

Dizzy Gillespie

Born October 21st, 1917 in Cheraw.

Died January 6th, 1993 at 75 years old

Sammy Davis Jr.

Born December 8th, 1925 in New York City.

Died May 16th, 1990 at 64 years old

Quincy Jones

Born March 14th, 1933 in South Side.

Died November 3rd, 2024 at 91 years old

Dave Brubeck

Born December 6th, 1920 in Concord.

Died December 5th, 2012 at 91 years old