Yusuf Salim
Yusuf Salim (1929–31 July 2008), born Joseph Blair, was an American jazz pianist and composer.[1]
Salim was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and began his musical career there at the age of 14 as a pianist with the Ken Murray Sextet. He was hired when aged 17 as the house pianist with the
Birdland in Manhattan.[1]
In 1974, Salim moved to
References
- ^ a b c Thomas, Larry Reni (1 August 2008). "Brother Yusuf Salim R.I.P". Carolina Jazz Connection.
- ^ Pattishall, Roy (21 March 2007). "How N.C. Central's jazz program became a national leader". Indy Week.
- ^ Thomas, Larry Reni (27 February 2014). "Grammy Winner Pianist Chip Crawford Comes Home!". Jazz Corner.
- ^ Cordle, Owen (2 January 1987). "Sharing a Legacy of Jazz". News and Observer. Raleigh, NC.
External links
- Jazz Archive at Duke University
- Yusuf Salim Collection, Rubenstein Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Duke University]
- Images of Yusuf Salim at Indyweek.com
- Images of Yusuf Salim at Bromberg Photography
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