Don Alias, 66, Percussionist and Sideman, Is Dead

[Inland]

(I don't know this person: it just struck me as a name that would get him stopped at every airport and make obtaining a passport or credit card a real hassle.)

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http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/05/arts/music/05alias.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

Don Alias, a percussionist who had a long career as a sought-after sideman, working with an illustrious array of artists in jazz and pop including Nina Simone, Miles Davis and Joni Mitchell, died on March 28 at his home in Manhattan. He was 66.

His death was announced by Melanie Futorian, his companion, who said the cause was under investigation.

Born Charles Donald Alias to Caribbean parents in New York, Mr. Alias liked to say that he learned percussion on the streets, picking up the techniques of Cuban and Puerto Rican hand drummers.

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[Whoa_Nelly]

1. Would also make for a cool DU name...

RIP Don Alias

[progmom]

2. sad.

I need to dig up my copy of Shadows & Light.