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In Memoriam: Gordon Goodwin, 1954–2025
Gordon Goodwin, an award-winning saxophonist, pianist, bandleader, composer and arranger, died Dec. 8 in Los Angeles.…
The International Association for Jazz Education has set the conference proposal deadline for the 35th annual IAJE International Conference, which will be held in Toronto Jan. 9–12, 2008.
To be considered for the program, all clinic, panel, performance and research presentation proposals must be received by April 10.
For more information or to apply, visit: www.iaje.org
Goodwin was one of the most acclaimed, successful and influential jazz musicians of his generation.
Dec 9, 2025 12:28 PM
Gordon Goodwin, an award-winning saxophonist, pianist, bandleader, composer and arranger, died Dec. 8 in Los Angeles.…
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