Carl Saunders Obituary – Cause of Death: Jazz trumpeter, composer Carl Saunders dies following long battle with illness.
American jazz trumpeter, composer, and educator, Carl Saunders passed away at the age of 80, on Saturday, February 25, 2023, an online obituary announced.
Carl had been in and out of the hospital and had quite a few medical problems over the past couple of years.
Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Saunder’s first five years performing were mostly spent on the road. His uncle was trumpeter Bobby Sherwood, who was led the popular Sherwood Orchestra that had hits such as “Elks Parade” and “Sherwood’s Forest.”
He has performed with such luminaries as Stan Kenton, Buddy Rich, Bill Holman, Clare Fischer, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Mel Tormé, and Paul Anka.
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