Compiled by W. Royal Stokes and Ken Franckling
This is an addendum to R.I.P: Deaths in 2009, which appeared in the Winter 2010 issue of Jazz Notes.
Saxophonist and arranger Willie “Face” Smith; saxophonist, bandleader, writer and broadcaster Jaap Ludeke
Pianist Terry Pollard; pianist and arranger Torrie Zito; pianist, composer, author and educator Charlie Banacos; pianist and educator Consuela Lee
Drummer Billy James
Singer Judy Kreston; singer, composer and guitarist Luis “El Terror” Dias
Blues, R&B, soul, zydeco, gospel, etc. performers Jack Rose, Earl Gaines
Writer and record producer John Storm Roberts
Broadcaster, pianist, singer and actor Ed Beach
Photographer Bob Willoughby