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  • Saxophonist dies before Merced gig

    02/04/2004 2:34:45 PM PST · by IonInsights · 30 replies · 275+ views
    Merced Sun-Star ^ | February 04, 2004 | Merced Sun-Star
    Legendary jazz musician Cornelius Bumpus died from a massive heart attack Tuesday morning while on a commercial flight from New York to San Francisco. The popular saxophonist was scheduled to perform at the Merced Multicultural Arts Center Friday night, as well as at a handful of other venues in the region. “It’s extremely horrible,” said Joan Sortini, executive director of the Merced County Arts Council. “We’re all nuts over here.” Bumpus had entertained jazz fans around the world for 40 years and built a name for himself with the Santa Cruz band Moby Grape. He went on to perform, compose...