2004 Hall of Fame Inductees

Five members were elected to the New England Jazz Hall of Fame in the 2004 election.

Ralph Burns: Pianist, Composer, Arranger

Ralph Jose P. Burns: born June 29, 1922 in Newton, MA; died Nov. 21, 2001 in Los Angeles

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Ralph Burns New England Hall of Fame Inductee

Boots Mussulli: Saxophonist, Clarinetist, Composer, Bandleader, Teacher

Henry “Boots” Mussulli: born Nov. 18, 1915 In Milford, MA; died Sept. 23, 1967 in Norfolk, MA

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Boots Mussulli New England Hall of Fame Inductee

Nat Pierce: Pianist, Composer, Arranger, Bandleader

Nathaniel Pierce Blish Jr: born July 16, 1925 in Somerville, MA; died June 10, 1992 in Los Angeles

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Nat Pierce New England Hall of Fame Inductee

Gigi Gryce: Alto Saxophonist, Flutist, Composer, Teacher

George General Grice Jr: born Nov. 28, 1925 in Pensacola, FL; died March 14, 1983 in Pensacola

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Gigi Gryce New England Hall of Fame Inductee

Ruby Braff: Cornetist, Trumpeter, Bandleader

Reuben “Ruby” Braff: born Mar. 18, 1927 in Boston; died Feb. 9, 2003 in Chatham, MA

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Ruby Braff New England Hall of Fame Inductee