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
Boots Mussulli: Saxophonist, Clarinetist, Composer, Bandleader, Teacher
Henry “Boots” Mussulli: born Nov. 18, 1915 In Milford, MA; died Sept. 23, 1967 in Norfolk, MA
Nat Pierce: Pianist, Composer, Arranger, Bandleader
Nathaniel Pierce Blish Jr: born July 16, 1925 in Somerville, MA; died June 10, 1992 in Los Angeles
Gigi Gryce: Alto Saxophonist, Flutist, Composer, Teacher
George General Grice Jr: born Nov. 28, 1925 in Pensacola, FL; died March 14, 1983 in Pensacola
Ruby Braff: Cornetist, Trumpeter, Bandleader
Reuben “Ruby” Braff: born Mar. 18, 1927 in Boston; died Feb. 9, 2003 in Chatham, MA
