He had just turned 81 in June. Apparently, he had been suffering from Alzheimer's for some time.
Some basic info
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p...zsqoa9abijx~T1
He played on a lot of great recordings and with the the biggest names in Jazz.
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p...q5tk65x9kra~T4
Rest in Peace


