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  • Legendary Jazz drummer Joe Morello dies at 82

    03/13/2011 11:14:22 AM PDT · by My Favorite Headache · 19 replies
    AP ^ | 3/13/2011
    IRVINGTON, N.J. – One of the most famous drummers in jazz music history has died. Family members say Joe Morello died Saturday at his home in northern New Jersey. A cause of death was not immediately available. Morello, who was 82, was best known for his work with the Dave Brubeck Quartet. He was a member of the group for more than 12 years and was featured on such jazz classics as "Take Five" and "Blue Rondo a la Turk." Morello also played with many leading jazz musicians over the years, including pianist Marian McPartland's Hickory House Trio in the...