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1. Trumpeter Clifford Brown died well before his time. He was just 25 years old. How did he die?
2. Billie Holiday is remembered for her voice and improvisational ability. However, her life was cut short by which cause?
3. Jaco Pastorius was an amazing bass player who had played with some of the greatest musicians in the world. He was known for having wild mood swings and manic depression. How did he die?
4. John Coltrane is regarded as one of the greatest tenor sax players ever. His sound and style are still emulated today. He was another one who left us way too early. What ailment took his life?
5. Lee Morgan was an excellent trumpet player who briefly studied under Dizzy Gillespie. He had many great contributions to the bebop and hard bop genres of jazz. How did he die?
6. Charlie Parker is one of the most influential musicians to ever live. He pioneered the bebop era, and influenced Dizzy Gillespie and Thelonius Monk. However, he died before his time on March 12, 1955. How did he die?
7. Glenn Miller headed one of the most recognizable swing bands of the 40s. He had countless hits throughout the decade. How did he pass away?
8. Though Chet Baker lived into his late 50s, his life was cut short. He was an accomplished soloist on trumpet and a singer. How did he die?
9. Nat King Cole had a golden voice. "Unforgettable" is perhaps his most recognized song. He was 45 years old when he died. What took his life?
10. Cannonball Adderley was a great alto sax player. He crossed over to pop music briefly by writing, "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy." However, he was best known for his jazz. How did he die?
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