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Jazz Musician Bob French Dies At 74

WWNO - New Orleans Public Radio | By Steve Inskeep,
Renee Montagne
Published November 13, 2012 at 10:12 AM CST
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Bob French was one of the legends of New Orleans' jazz. French was a drummer and singer, and bandleader of the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band. He died Monday of complications from diabetes. He was 74.
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Steve Inskeep
Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition and Up First.
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Renee Montagne
Renee Montagne, one of the best-known names in public radio, was reporter, host, and correspondent for NPR for over 40 years.
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