SAN FRANCISCO, May 26, (THEWILL) – The last surviving player on Miles Davis’ seminal 1959 album, Jimmy Cobb, 91, is dead.
Codd who was a jazz drummer died of lung cancer with family present, his wife, Eleana said.
“Cobb died surrounded by family at his home.
“He was a very special and unusual person – a gifted musician with natural talent, like an athlete. And a gifted human being with a great, happy personality
“He played all around the world. He was vibrant up until the end. It’s a big deal that he’s gone. It’s very painful. I’m a little bit in shock.”
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