Don Alias, 66, Percussionist and Sideman, Is Dead

From Jazz HQ:

Don Alias, a percussionist who had a long career as a sought-after sideman, working with an illustrious array of artists in jazz and pop including Nina Simone, Miles Davis and Joni Mitchell, died on March 28 at his home in Manhattan. He was 66.

We’ve lost two too many jazz legends this week.