R.I.P. Florida Big Band Leader, Claude Kelly

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Claude Kelly passed away on Saturday February 27.  He was part of the big band era in South Florida playing saxophone in his bands, a nightclub owner, owner and operator of an airline in the Bahamas, and had a radio program among many other activities. A musical memorial is being discussed.  Ideas can be sent to wkime@aol.com.

Claude Kelly & Michela Dalla Pozza

If you have pictures of Claude and documented info on his life, please post here or send to me at Charlie@JazzBluesFlorida.com and I will add to this blog.