American trumpeter and bandleader.
Born November 7th, 1922 in New Orleans. [ref]
Died April 27th, 1999 at 76 years old in New Orleans (liver disease). [ref]
When we finally know we are dying, and all other sentient beings are dying with us, we start to have a burning, almost heartbreaking sense of the fragility and preciousness of each moment and each being, and from this can grow a deep, clear, limitless compassion for all beings. Sogyal Rinpoche