She was the groundbreaking trumpet player for Sly and the Family Stone. Everyone will recognize her opening to this tune:
Yes, I saw this, too. Wonderful player.
Real bummer. That was a nice duet bit at the beginning of Dance To The Music, reminiscent of Diz and Bird.
Sad to hear this. David Canary also died. Who’ll be the third?
Damn. I’m thankful to have heard her.
Well, let’s see. Canary… Robinson…
Gotta be someone with an Avian-based name. I know many Tom Turkey’s have met their maker today…
Hmmm. Don’t think they count, though.
Rest in peace.
George Seagull?
Brad Bird?
Here’s to you, Mrs. Robinson. Coo coo ca-chew.