20 July 2017
Graham Wood (1971-2017)
Jazz pianist Graham Wood (1971-2017), a driving force in the West Australian jazz community, has died on Wednesday 19 July at the age of 46. Besides being a gifted artist, composer, arranger and an important educator, Wood was a true community builder who founded the Perth International Jazz Festival, co-owned a jazz venue, and gave his time freely to committees and initiatives, enriching the cultural life of his region.
> Read 'Perth jazz composer and festival founder Graham Wood dies aged 46' (ABC Online 19 July 2017)
> See also: Graham Wood's biography (AMC) and website (grahamwood.com.au)
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