Rest in Peace: Ali Akbar Khan (well known and respected sarod player and the first man to record an album of Indian classical music in the USA and the first to perform Indian classical music on USA television) Charlie Mariano (alto saxist – from playing with the original beboppers to explorations with Eberhard Weber’s Colours, Supersister and various ‘world music’ players, Charlie never stopped exploring) Bob Bogle (lead guitarist and co-founder of The Ventures) Bob Stearman (drummer for Pocket Orchestra – an excellent although little-known avant/progressive band) |