The Record (Bergen County, NJ), June 3rd, 1994
The Record (Bergen County, NJ) 06-03-1994 RED RODNEY Date: 06-03-1994, Friday Section: OPINION Edition: All Editions -- 3 Star, 2 Star P, 2 Star B, 1 Star Late, 1 Star Early CERTAINLY one of the most colorful characters among jazz musicians was a trumpet prodigy named Red Rodney, who died of cancer last week at age 66. Renowned for his improvisations and his virtuosity, he was a key figure in the vanguard that rejuvenated jazz with be-bop in the Forties and Fifties. He was one of the last be-bop luminaries. Mr. Rodney was known as Robert Chudnick until the great alto sax player Charlie "Yard...
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