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BEN TUCKER 1930 – 2013
ICON. JAZZ MUSICIAN. PHILANTHROPIST. BUSINESSMAN.
A PAST THAT will never be forgotten
A successful musician, businessman, and community leader, Ben Tucker has traveled a long road from his roots in Nashville, Tennessee. Given his diverse history of accomplishments, the one thread that ran through the fabric of Ben Tucker’ s life and professional career was his outstanding commitment and determination to succeed. He performed with all the top musicians of the day, including Herbie Mann, Billy Taylor, Buddy Rich, Peggy Lee, Cy Coleman, Red Norvel, Tommy Flanagan, Quincy Jones, Gerry Mulligan, Ellis Marsalis, and Sam Cook. He was inspired by the heady New York scene to start composing. Authoring over 300 compositions, he has many commercial successes to his credit. Ben Tucker made a life-long contribution to the world of jazz. He performed over a 30 year span. A legacy of Contributions, Love, Life and Laughter.
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