American jazz pianist and composer (1917–1982).

Born October 10th, 1917 in Rocky Mount.

Died February 17th, 1982 at 64 years old in Englewood.

Duke Ellington

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

Died May 24th, 1974 at 75 years old

John Coltrane

Born September 23rd, 1926 in Hamlet.

Died July 17th, 1967 at 40 years old

Charlie Parker

Born August 29th, 1920 in Kansas City.

Died March 12th, 1955 at 34 years old

Ray Charles

Born September 23rd, 1930 in Albany.

Died June 10th, 2004 at 73 years old

Frankie Lymon

Born September 30th, 1942 in New York City, Harlem.

Died February 28th, 1968 at 25 years old