Percussionist Don Alias died last month at the age of 66. He was known for maintaining his own unique sound while working with artists as diverse as Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, and Joni Mitchell.

Charles Donald Alias, Sr., son of Eugene Alias and Violet Richardson, was born on December 25, 1939 in Harlem, New York. Don received his education in Boston where he met and wedded Paulette Wilson.

Don Alias, a percussionist who had a long career as a sought-after sideman, working with an illustrious array of artists in jazz and pop including Nina Simone, Miles Davis and Joni Mitchell, died on ...

Don Alias, a percussionist with a long career as a sideman for Nina Simone, Miles Davis and other jazz and pop luminaries, died on March 28 at his home in Manhattan. He was 66. His death was announced ...

Don Alias, 66, a leading percussionist who was a highly sought-after sideman for an array of A-list jazz and pop music figures, died March 28 at his home in New York City. The cause of death was under ...

Read Don Alias: A Tribute by Mike Brannon on All About Jazz. Discover in-depth jazz In the Artist's Own Words coverage, artist features, and expert writing since 1995.

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