BlankJazz harmonica legend Toots Thielemans dies aged 94 Associated Press
BRUSSELS - Legendary jazz harmonica player Toots Thielemans has died in Belgium
at
the age of 94. Belgian media reported that Thielemans died in his sleep Monday
morning. Broadcaster RTL reported that his manager, Veerle Van de Poel,
said 'there were no complications. He died of old age, his body was simply worn
out. Van de Poel could not be immediately reached for confirmation.
Jean-Baptiste Frederic Isidore Thielemans was a legend in his own right but
also
played with jazz greats like Charlie Parker and Miles Davis as well as
mainstream stars such as Frank Sinatra and Billy Joel.