On Wednesday evening, June 27, 2001, renowned jazz composer and orchestrator Arturo "Chico" O'Farrill passed away in the intensive care unit of New York Hospital, after a lengthy illness with respiratory problems. His worldwide fame grew in stages after successful collaborations with Benny Goodman, Machito, Mario Bauzá, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Gato Barbieri, Cal Tjader, Miguelito Valdés, Bobby Escoto, Larry Harlow, Clark Terry, Art Farmer, Andy Russell and Count Basie. ...