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- Chris Barber, Brit bandleader and trombonist, turns 77.
- David Axelrod, American composer and record producer, turns 71.
- Sam Noto, American trumpeter, turns 77.
- Paul Smith, American pianist, turns 85.
- Joe Romano, American saxophonist, turns 84.
- Jan Hammer, Czech keyboardist, turns 59.
- Warren Chiasson, Australian vibraphonist, turns 73.
- Buster Williams, American bass player, turns 65.
- Art Ellefson, Canadian tenor saxophonist, turns 75.
- Han Bennink, Dutch drummer, turns 65.
- Bill Ramsey, American guitarist and vocalist, turns 76.
- Whitney Balliett (April 17, 1926 – February 01, 2007), American jazz critic, would have turned 81 this year.
- Russell Bowles (April 17, 1909 – July 15, 1991), American trombonist, would have turned 98 this year.
- Johnny St. Cyr (April 17, 1890 – June 17, 1966), American banjoist and guitarist, would have turned 117 this year.
- Sipho Gumede (April 17, 1953 – July 26, 2004), South African bass player, would have turned 54 this year.
- Chief Bey (April 17, 1913 – April 18, 2004), (born James Bey) American folklorist, percussionist, and vocalist, would have turned 94 this year.