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John Malachi, the Professor of Jazz
From:
The Washington Post
| Date:
February 13, 1987| Author:
Richard Harrington
| Copyright 1987 The Washington Post. This material is published under license from the Washington Post. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Washington Post.Copyright information
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John Malachi, the pianist and jazz educator who died on Wednesday
at the age of 67, was a vibrant presence in Washington music for more
than half a century. From his days as a teen-ager playing the jazz
clubs near 14th and U to his participation in the influential Billy
Eckstine big band in the mid-'40s-and through his years on the road
backing singers like Eckstine, Pearl Bailey and Sarah Vaughan to his
teaching new generations of musicians here-Malachi contributed
graciously and generously...
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