Mexican musicians died in Brain tumor
Here are 1 famous musicians from Mexico died in Brain tumor:
Johnny Richards
Johnny Richards (November 2, 1911 Toluca-October 7, 1968 New York City) also known as Juan Manuel Cascales or John Cascales was a Mexican musician, composer and film score composer.
His albums include The Rites of Diablo and Mosaic Select 17: Johnny Richards.
Richards was known for his work as a jazz arranger and composer, having collaborated with several major figures in the genre such as Stan Kenton, Harry James, and Charlie Parker. He was also a prolific film score composer, having composed scores for a number of classic Hollywood films, including 1954's "The Wild One" and 1958's "The Defiant Ones." In addition to his contributions to the world of music, Richards was also an accomplished scholar and educator, having taught at several prestigious institutions throughout his career, including the Manhattan School of Music and the Berklee College of Music. Despite his numerous accomplishments, Richards died at the relatively young age of 56 due to complications from heart surgery.
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