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1984 in jazz
Jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval, International Jazz Festival, Prague, Lucerna Music Hall, 1984
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See also	1983 in jazz – 1985 in jazz

Overview of the events of 1984 in jazz

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This is a timeline documenting events of Jazz in the year 1984.

Events

April

13 – The 11th Vossajazz started in Voss, Norway (April 13 – 15).^[1]

May

23 – 12th Nattjazz started in Bergen, Norway (May 23 – June 6).^[2]

June

8 – 13th Moers Festival started in Moers, Germany (June 8 – 11).^[3]
29 – The 5th Montreal International Jazz Festival started in Montreal, Quebec, Canada (June 29 – July 8).^[4]

July

5 – The 18th Montreux Jazz Festival started in Montreux, Switzerland (July 5 – 21).^[5]
13 – The 9th North Sea Jazz Festival started in The Hague, Netherlands (July 13 – 15).^[6]

August

17 – The very first Brecon Jazz Festival started in Brecon, Wales (April 17 – 19).^[7]

September

14 – The 27th Monterey Jazz Festival started in Monterey, California (September 14 – 16).^[8]

Album releases

John Zorn: Locus Solus
Geri Allen: The Printmakers
Steps Ahead: Modern Times
Oliver Lake: Expandable Language
Henry Threadgill: Subject To Change
Hal Russell: Conserving NRG
Microscopic Septet: Let's Flip
Joachim Kuhn: Distance
Henry Kaiser: Invite The Spirit
Mark Helias: Split Image
Hilton Ruiz: Crosscurrents
Paul Motian: The Story of Maryam
Keith Tippett: A Loose Kite In A Gentle Wind
Dave Holland: Seeds of Time
James Williams: Alter Ego
Andy Laverne: Liquid Silver
Bobby McFerrin: The Voice
Chick Corea and Steve Kujala: Voyage
Chick Corea: Children's Songs
Herbie Hancock: Sound-System
Wynton Marsalis: Hot House Flowers
Branford Marsalis: Scenes in the City
Sonny Rollins: Sunny Days, Starry Nights
Ron Carter and Jim Hall: Telephone
Weather Report: Domino Theory
Jane Ira Bloom and Fred Hersch: As One
Fred Hersch: Horizons
Bill Frisell: Rambler
Bill Frisell and Vernon Reid: Smash & Scatteration
Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers: New York Scene
Benny Golson: Nostalgia
Art Farmer and Lionel Hampton: In Concert
Art Farmer and Slide Hampton: In Concert
Clare Fischer: Crazy Bird
Martial Solal: Plays Hodeir
Anthony Braxton: Prag 1984 (Quartet Performance)
Pat Metheny Group: First Circle
John Abercrombie: Night
Jack De Johnette: Album Album
Kenny Garrett: Introducing Kenny Garrett
Mal Waldron and David Friesen: Encounters
Lee Konitz: Wild at Springtime
Art Ensemble of Chicago: The Third Decade
Pat Metheny: Rejoicing
Kenny Wheeler: Double, Double You
George Duke: Rendezvous
Miles Davis: Decoy
Hugh Masekela: Techno-Bush

Deaths

January

10 – Thore Jederby, Swedish upright bassist, record producer, and radio broadcaster (born 1913).

February

19 – Claude Hopkins, American stride pianist and bandleader (born 1903).

March

7 – Ethel Azama, American singer (born 1934).

April

3 – John Mehegan, Kjeld Bonfils, American jazz pianist, lecturer, and critic (born 1916).
13 – George Fierstone, English drummer (born 1916).
20 – Mabel Mercer, English-born cabaret singer (born 1900).
23
- Red Garland, American pianist, band leader, and composer (born 1923).
- Juan Tizol, Puerto Rican trombonist and composer (born 1900).
26 – Count Basie, American pianist, organist band leader, and composer (born 1904).

May

18 – Ray Copeland, American trumpeter and teacher (born 1926).

June

26 – Dill Jones, Welsh jazz stride pianist (born 1923).
26 – Albert Dailey, American pianist (born 1939).

July

5 – Don Elliott, American trumpeter, vibraphonist, and vocalist (born 1926).
14 – Bill Stapleton, American trumpeter and arranger (born 1945).
24 – Frank Butler, American drummer (born 1928).

August

7 – Esther Phillips, American singer (born 1935).
12 – Lenny Breau, American guitarist and music educator (born 1941).

September

10
- Herman Sherman, American saxophonist and bandleader (born 1923).
- Trummy Young, African-American trombonist (born 1912).
26 – Shelly Manne, American drummer (born 1920).

October

13 – Kjeld Bonfils, Danish pianist and vibraphonist (born 1918).
16 – Jiří Jelínek, Czech painter, illustrator, jazz trumpeter, and singer (born 1922).
17 – Alberta Hunter, American singer and songwriter (born 1895).
20 – Budd Johnson, American saxophonist and clarinetist (born 1910).
Ronnie Ball, English pianist, composer, and arranger (born 1927).

November

16 – Vic Dickenson, American trombonist (born 1906).

December

8 – Gene Ramey, jazz musician (born 1913).
15 – Eddie Beal, American pianist (born 1910).

Unknown date

Elmon Wright, American trumpeter (born 1929).

Births

January

4 – Trond Bersu, Norwegian drummer.
5 – Shinya Fukumori, Japanese drummer and composer.
19 – Yvonnick Prene, French harmonica player and composer.
24 – Jason Nazary, American drummer.
28 – David Helbock, Austrian pianist and composer

February

20 – Mari Kvien Brunvoll, Norwegian singer and composer.
23 – Lucia Cadotsch, Swiss singer and composer.

March

4 – Sheila Permatasaka, Indonesian bassist.

April

4 – Steinar Aadnekvam, Norwegian jazz guitarist.
26 – Andrea Rydin Berge, Norwegian singer and pianist.

May

16 – Zara McFarlane, Jamaican-British singer and songwriter.^[9]
28 – Obenewa, English singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.^[10]
29 – Jo Berger Myhre, Norwegian upright bassist, Splashgirl.

June

18 – Frida Ånnevik, Norwegian singer.
21 – David Lyttle, Northern Irish musician, songwriter, producer, composer, and record label owner.

July

8 – Jo Skaansar, Norwegian upright bassist and composer.

August

10 – Cyrille Aimée, French singer.
14 – Kristoffer Kompen, Norwegian trombonist and composer.
18 – John Escreet, English pianist and composer.
25 – Linda Oh, Australian bassist and composer.

September

16 – Katie Melua, Georgian-British singer, songwriter and musician.

October

17 – Anja Eline Skybakmoen, Norwegian singer and composer, Pitsj.
18 – Esperanza Spalding, American bassist, vocalist, and composer.
19 – Thundercat, American bassist, singer, and composer.
24 – Fredrika Stahl, Swedish singer and songwriter.
29 – Anthony Strong, English singer, pianist, and songwriter.

November

29 – Sitti Navarro, Filipino bossa nova singer.

December

27 – Jørgen Mathisen, Norwegian saxophonist and clarinetist.

References

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^ "Nattjazz" (in Norwegian). Nattjazz. Archived from the original on 2016-03-22. Retrieved 2016-04-30.
^ "Moers Festival 1984". Moers Festival. Archived from the original on 2016-03-14. Retrieved 2016-04-30.
^ "Festival International de Jazz de Montréal 1984". Montreal International Jazz Festival. Archived from the original on 2016-06-10. Retrieved 2016-04-30.
^ "Montreux Jazz Festival 1984 Setlists". Setlist.fm. Retrieved 2016-04-30.
^ "North Sea Jazz Festival 1984". North Sea Jazz Festival. Retrieved 2016-04-30.
^ "Brecon Jazz Festival 1984". FriendsOfBreconJazz.com. Retrieved 2016-04-30.
^ "Monterey Jazz Festival 1984 Poster". EarlNewmanPrints.com. Retrieved 2016-04-30.
^ "Auteur: "McFarlane , Zara (1984-....)"". Bibliotheque.Bordeaux.fr. Retrieved 2018-03-30.^{[permanent dead link]}
^ "Obenewa". RateYourMusic.com. Retrieved 2018-03-30.