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John Abercrombie performing in Hartford in 1974.
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John Abercrombie
Died on August 22, 2017 at age 72
Mr. Abercrombie was a jazz guitarist whose lyrical style placed him in his generation’s top tier of improvising musicians.
Notable Deaths 2017
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