This is a timeline documenting events of Jazz in the year 2008 .
All critically reviewed albums ranked
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January
February
March
2 – Jeff Healey , Canadian singer and guitarist (born 1966 ).[ 49]
10 – Dennis Irwin , American upright bassist (born 1951 ).
16 – Pete Chilver , British guitarist and hotelier (born 1924 ).
19 – Eivind Solberg , Norwegian trumpeter (born 1933 ).[ 50]
21 – Patti Bown , American jazz pianist, composer, and singer (born 1931 ).
22 – Israel López Valdés or better known as Cachao , Cuban upright bassist and composer (born 1918 ).[ 51]
24 – Chalmers Alford , American guitarist (born 1955 ).
29 – Allan Ganley , British drummer (born 1931 ).[ 52]
April
May
June
July
August
September
2 – Arne Domnérus , Swedish saxophonist (born 1924 ).[ 71]
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8 – Bheki Mseleku , South African musician (piano, saxophone, guitar) and composer (diabetes-related) (born 1955 ).[ 72]
15 – Richard Wright , English keyboardist, composer, singer and songwriter (born 1943 ).[ 73]
16 – Jim Aton , American bassist (born 1925 ).[ 74]
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22 – Connie Haines , American singer (born 1921 ).
30 – Henry Adler , American drummer and percussionist (born 1915 ).
October
November
December
3 – Derek Wadsworth , English trombonist, composer, and arranger (born 1939 ).
5 – Anca Parghel , Romanian jazz singer, composer, arranger, pianist, and choir conductor (born 1957 ).
7 – Jimmy Gourley , American guitarist (born 1926 ).
12 – Prince Lasha , American alto saxophonist, flautist, and clarinetist (born 1929 ).
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22 – Guy Warren , Ghanaian singer-songwriter (born 1923 ).
23 – Monty Waters , American saxophonist, flautist, and singer (born 1938 ).
25 – Eartha Kitt , American singer, actress, dancer, activist, and comedian (born 1927 ).
29 – Freddie Hubbard , American trumpeter (born 1938 ).[ 82]
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^ "Polarjazz 2008" . Festivalinfo.se. Retrieved 2016-02-24 .
^ "Ice Music Festival 2008" . Terje Isungset . Retrieved 2016-04-24 .
^ "Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2008" . Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival . Archived from the original on 2015-09-18. Retrieved 2016-02-27 .
^ unattributed (2008-03-12). "Lyttelton to leave radio show" . Jazzwise Magazine. Archived from the original on 2008-02-18. Retrieved 2016-02-27 .
^ "Vossa Jazz" (in Norwegian). Last.fm. Retrieved 2016-02-23 .
^ "VOSSA JAZZ-PRISEN" . Vossajazz . Retrieved 2015-02-24 .
^ "Bestillingsverk med Tord Gustavsen" (in Norwegian). Ballade.no. Retrieved 2016-02-27 .
^ "Two GCap digital stations closed" . BBC News . Retrieved 2016-02-27 .
^ Ratliff, Ben (2008-04-26). "International Association of Jazz Educators Files for Bankruptcy" . The New York Times . Retrieved 2016-04-30 .
^ "Sterke klanger på Inderøy" (in Norwegian). Adresseavisen . 2008-04-25. Retrieved 2016-02-24 .
^ "Moers Festival 2008" . SongKick.com. Retrieved 2016-03-02 .
^ "Nattjazz 2008" (in Norwegian). MIC.no. Retrieved 2016-02-24 .
^ "Festival International de Jazz de Montréal 29th edition – June 26 to July 6, 2008" . Montreal International Jazz Festival . Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved February 24, 2016 .
^ "Jazz Fest Wien 2008: June 27 – July 17" . Jazz Fest Wien . Retrieved 2016-04-24 .
^ "International Association of Jazz Educators Files for Bankruptcy" . Jazz News . Retrieved 2016-04-30 .
^ "Kongsberg Jazzfestival '08" . Kongsberg Jazzfestival . Retrieved 2016-03-03 .
^ Baekgaard (2008-09-06). "2008 Copenhagen Jazz Festival" . All About Jazz . Retrieved 2016-02-25 .
^ "Montreux Jazz Festival 2008" . VirtualFestivals.com. Retrieved 2016-02-24 .[permanent dead link ]
^ "North Sea Jazz Festival 2008" . North Sea Jazz Festival . Retrieved 2016-04-24 .
^ "FESTIVAL: Moldejazz 14. - 19. juli 2008" (in Norwegian). Groove.no. Retrieved 2016-02-24 .
^ "Pori Jazz Festival 2008 Setlists" . Setlist.fm. Retrieved 2016-02-26 .
^ "Stockholm Jazz Festival 2008" . Festivalinfo.se. Retrieved 2016-02-28 .
^ "Nice Jazz Festival 2008: The Program" . FrenchRivieraTraveller.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2016-02-24 .
^ "San Sebastian's Jazz Festival poster 2008" . Pinterest.com. Retrieved 2016-02-24 .
^ "Sildajazz 2008" (in Norwegian). MIC.no. Retrieved 2016-02-24 .
^ O'Keefe, Timothy J. (2008-10-28). "2008 Newport Jazz Festival: Finale!" . All About Jazz . Retrieved 2016-04-24 .
^ "Brecon Jazz Festival 2008" . eFestivals.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-04-24 .
^ "OSLO JAZZFESTIVAL 2008" . DetSkjerIOslo.no. Retrieved 2016-02-24 .
^ "Punkt Festivalen 2008" (in Norwegian). Festivalinfo.se. Retrieved 2015-04-24 .
^ "Monterey Jazz Festival 2008: A Retrospective" . Yamaha.com. 2008-10-17. Retrieved 2016-04-24 .
^ Bernas, Frederick (2008-12-02). "London Jazz Festival 2008" . All About Jazz . Retrieved 2016-02-24 .
^ Dryden, Ken. "Eliane Elias -- Bossa Nova Stories" . AllMusic.com . Retrieved 2017-03-20 .
^ "Ketil Bjørnstad - Life in Leipzig" . Allmusic.com . Retrieved 2016-02-24 .
^ "Pat Metheny w/ Christian McBride & Antonio Sanchez (2) – Tokyo Day Trip Live EP" . Discogs.com . Retrieved 2016-02-24 .
^ Kelman, John (2008-05-26). "John McLaughlin: Floating Point" . All About Jazz . Retrieved 2016-02-27 .
^ Dryden, Ken. "Eliane Elias -- Bossa Nova Stories" . AllMusic.com . Retrieved 2017-03-20 .
^ Dryden, Ken. A Kiss to Build a Dream On - Jessica Molaskey at AllMusic . Retrieved 2018-09-16.
^ "Suite for the Seven Mountains - Marius Neset" . iTunes . Retrieved 2016-02-24 .
^ Kelman, John (2009-03-08). "Dag Arnesen: Norwegian Song 2" . All About Jazz . Retrieved 2016-02-27 .
^ "Invisible Cinema by Aaron Parks Metacritic" . Metacritic . Retrieved May 26, 2023 .
^ "Leucocyte by Esbjorn Svensson Trio Metacritic" . Metacritic . Retrieved May 26, 2023 .
^ "The Door by Mathias Eick Metacritic" . Retrieved May 26, 2023 .
^ "Two Men With The Blues by Willie Nelson & Wynton Marsalis Metacritic" . Retrieved May 26, 2023 .
^ "Loverly by Cassandra Wilson Metacritic" . Retrieved May 26, 2023 .
^ Keenews, Peter (2008-01-23). "Pete Candoli, Trumpeter and Studio Musician, Dies at 84" . The New York Times . Retrieved 2016-02-27 .
^ "Tommy McQuater" . The Telegraph . 2008-01-24. Retrieved 2016-02-27 .
^ Morgan, Clare (2008-02-05). "Music lovers mourn band leader Jackie Orszaczky" . The New York Times . Retrieved 2016-02-27 .
^ Ratliff, Ben (2008-02-22). "Teo Macero, 82, Record Producer, Dies" . The New York Times . Retrieved 2016-02-27 .
^ Martin, Douglas (2008-03-04). "Jeff Healey, Guitarist and Singer, Dies at 41" . The New York Times . Retrieved 2016-11-06 .
^ "En legende er død" (in Norwegian). BAmusikk.no. Retrieved 2016-03-28 .
^ Pareles, Jon (2008-03-24). "Cachao, Mambo's Inventor, Dies at 89" . The New York Times . Retrieved 2016-11-07 .
^ "Allan Ganley" . The Telegraph . 2008-04-03. Retrieved 2016-02-27 .
^ "US jazz clarinetist Jimmy Giuffre dead at 86" . AsiaOne.com. 2008-04-27. Archived from the original on 2016-03-06. Retrieved 2016-02-27 .
^ "Jazz legend Lyttelton dies at 86" . BBC News . 2008-04-26. Retrieved 2016-02-27 .
^ Margasak, Peter (2008-07-05). "Franz Jackson, dead at 95" . Chicago Reader . Retrieved 2016-02-27 .
^ Voce, Steve (2008-08-25). "Bob Florence: Jazz composer and band leader" . The Independent . Archived from the original on 2022-05-01. Retrieved 2016-02-27 .
^ Ratliff, Ben (2008-05-28). "Jimmy McGriff, Jazz and Blues Organist, Dies at 72" . The New York Times . Retrieved 2016-02-27 .
^ "Danny Moss" . The Telegraph . 2008-06-01. Retrieved 2016-02-27 .
^ "Campbell Burnap" . The Telegraph . 2008-06-09. Retrieved 2016-02-27 .
^ "Nat Temple" . The Telegraph . 2008-06-04. Retrieved 2016-02-27 .
^ Voce, Steve (2008-07-01). "Bill Finegan: Arranger of 'Little Brown Jug' " . The Independent . Archived from the original on 2022-05-01. Retrieved 2016-02-27 .
^ Christie, Sam (2008-06-18). "Esbjörn Svensson's death is a devastating blow for jazz" . The Guardian . Retrieved 2016-02-27 .
^ "Harald Heide-Steen Jr" . IMDb.com. Retrieved 2016-02-27 .
^ Hevesi, Dennis (2008-06-11). "Bobby Durham, 71, Drummer Who Played With Jazz Greats, Dies" . The New York Times . Retrieved 2016-02-27 .
^ Voce, Steve (2008-09-01). "Gerry wiggins: West Coast jazz pianist" . The Independent . Archived from the original on 2022-05-01. Retrieved 2016-02-27 .
^ Tamarkin, Jeff (2008-09-01). "Guitarist Joe Beck Dead at 62" . JazzTimes . Archived from the original on 2016-03-06. Retrieved 2016-02-27 .
^ "Campbell Burnap" . The Telegraph . 2008-06-09. Retrieved 2016-02-27 .
^ Ratliff, Ben (2008-07-26). "Johnny Griffin, 80, Jazz Saxophonist, Dies" . The New York Times . Retrieved 2016-02-27 .
^ Martin, Douglas (2008-08-09). "Lee Young Dies at 94; Jazz Man and Producer" . The New York Times . Retrieved 2016-02-27 .
^ Kreps, Daniel (2008-08-19). "Dave Matthews Band Saxophonist LeRoi Moore Dead at 46" . The Rolling Stone . Retrieved 2016-02-27 .
^ Fordham, John (2008-10-17). "Arne Domnérus" . The Guardian . Retrieved 2016-02-27 .
^ "World-famous SA jazz musician Bheki Mseleku dies" . Mail & Guardian . 2008-09-10. Retrieved 2016-02-27 .
^ Pareles, Jon (2008-09-15). "Richard Wright, Member of Pink Floyd, Dies at 65" . The New York Times . Retrieved 2016-02-27 .
^ "James G. "Jim" Aton" . Tahoe Daily Tribune . Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2016-02-26 .
^ Martin, Douglas (2008-09-19). "Richard M. Sudhalter, 69, Author and Jazz Trumpeter, Is Dead" . The New York Times . Retrieved 2016-02-27 .
^ Westbrook, Peter (2011-01-29). "Alfred J. Gallodoro Dies at Age 95" . Jazz Review . Retrieved 2016-02-27 . [permanent dead link ]
^ Weber, Bruce (2008-10-15). "Neal Hefti, 85, Jazz and Hollywood Composer, Dies" . The New York Times . Retrieved 2016-02-27 .
^ Keepnews, Peter (2008-10-20). "Dave McKenna, 78, Jazz Pianist, Dies" . The New York Times . Retrieved 2016-02-27 .
^ Clarke, John (2008-10-24). "Former Grateful Dead Keyboardist Merl Saunders Dies" . The Rolling Stone . Retrieved 2016-11-07 .
^ Lewis, Randy (2008-11-05). "Jimmy Carl Black dies at 70; original drummer in Frank Zappa's Mothers of Invention" . Los Angeles Times . Retrieved 2016-02-27 .
^ Swash, Rosie (2008-11-10). "South African singer Miriam Makeba dies aged 76" . The Guardian . Retrieved 2016-11-07 .
^ Heckman, Don (2008-12-30). "Freddie Hubbard, jazz trumpeter, dies at 70" . Los Angeles Times . Retrieved 2016-02-27 .