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Charles "Don" Alias (December 25, 1939 – March 28, 2006) was an American jazz percussionist. Alias was best known for playing congas and other hand drums.
Apr 5, 2006 · By Nate Chinen. April 5, 2006. Don Alias, a percussionist who had a long career as a sought-after sideman, working with an illustrious array of artists in jazz and pop including Nina Simone,...
May 22, 2006 · The proverbial six-degrees-of-separation aside, Don Alias, has played with everyone. Active since the late '50s, he stands as easily the most influential percussionist in jazz and one of the few who ever transcended jazz and flamenco successfully and could by all accounts truly swing hard on congas.
- Mike Brannon
About Don. He was the consummate musician. Always listening, always ready to learn, always ready to teach. His life was a bonanza of musical milestones, and at each step of the way he touched many listeners.
Don Alias was a versatile and influential percussionist who worked with jazz and pop legends such as Nina Simone, Miles Davis and Joni Mitchell. He died in 2006 at his home in Manhattan, and his legacy includes his role in Bitches Brew and Shadows and Light.
Nov 9, 2023 · Don Alias was a versatile and influential percussionist who played with Miles Davis, Chick Corea, Joni Mitchell and many others. Learn about his life, career, discography and legacy on All About Jazz.
Apr 7, 2006 · Don Alias, 66, a leading percussionist who was a highly sought-after sideman for an array of A-list jazz and pop music figures, died March 28 at his home in New York City. The cause of death was...
