2004 in jazz

• 22 – The 7th Polarjazz started in Longyearbyen, Svalbard (January 22 – 25).{{cite web | url=http://www.mic.no/nmi.nsf/doc_e/beg2003121014325877951476 | title=Polarjazz 78'N, 2004 | publisher=MIC.no | accessdate=2016-04-23}}
• 30 – The 23rd annual Djangofestival started on Cosmopolite in Oslo, Norway (January 30 – 31).{{cite web | url=http://www.mic.no/nmi.nsf/doc_e/beg2004012311380172620279 | title=Django Festival in Norway 2004 | publisher=MIC.no | accessdate=2017-02-28}}

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• 2
• The 31st Vossajazz started at Voss, Norway (April 2 – 4).{{cite web | url=http://www.mic.no/nmi.nsf/doc/beg2004041915054648119020 | title=Vossa Jazz 2004 | language=Norwegian | publisher=MIC.no | accessdate=2016-02-28}}
• Magne Thormodsæter was awarded Vossajazzprisen 2004.{{cite news | url=http://vossajazz.no/vossa-jazz-prisen | title=Vossa Jazz-prisen | accessdate=2016-02-28}}
• 3 – Svein Folkvord performs the commissioned work Across for Vossajazz 2004.{{cite web | url=http://www.nrk.no/kultur/sjarmerte-vossajazz-1.536772 | title=Sjarmerte Vossajazz | language=Norwegian | first=Gro | last=Øvrebø | publisher=NRK | date=2004-04-05 | accessdate=2016-02-28}}

• 19 – The 32nd Nattjazz started in Bergen, Norway (May 19 – 29).{{cite web | url=http://www.mic.no/nmi.nsf/doc/beg2003120814371547980315 | title=Nattjazz 2004 | language=Norwegian | publisher=MIC.no | accessdate=2016-02-27}}
• 28 – The 33rd Moers Festival started in Moers, Germany (May 28 – 31).{{cite web |url=http://www.moers-festival.de/archiv.html |title=Moers Festival 2008 |publisher=Moers Festival |accessdate=2016-03-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308060230/http://www.moers-festival.de/archiv.html |archive-date=2016-03-08 |url-status=dead }}

• 28 – The 16th Jazz Fest Wien started in Vienna, Austria (June 28 – July 14).{{cite web | url=http://www.viennajazz.org/en/history-2004 | title=Jazz Fest Wien 2004: June 28 – July 14 | publisher=Jazz Fest Wien | accessdate=2016-04-23}}
• 30
• The 40th Kongsberg Jazzfestival started in Kongsberg, Norway (June 30 – July 3).{{cite web | url=http://www.mic.no/nmi.nsf/doc_e/beg2003120515075313587090 | title=Kongsberg Jazz Festival 2004 | publisher=MIC.no | accessdate=2016-04-24}}
• The 25th Montreal International Jazz Festival started in Montreal, Quebec, Canada (June 30 - July 11).{{cite web | url=http://www.montrealjazzfest.com/flipbooks/programmes/Default.aspx?annee=2004&lang=en | title=Festival International de Jazz de Montréal 25th edition – June 30 to July 11, 2004 | publisher=Montreal International Jazz Festival | accessdate=2016-02-27 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306195635/http://www.montrealjazzfest.com/flipbooks/programmes/Default.aspx?annee=2004&lang=en | archive-date=March 6, 2016 | url-status=dead | df=mdy-all }}

• 2
• The 26th Copenhagen Jazz Festival started in Copenhagen, Denmark (July 2 – 11).{{cite web | url=http://cphjazz.bigcartel.com/product/festival-poster-copenhagen-jazz-festival-2008 | title=Copenhagen Jazz Festival 2004 | publisher=Festivalinfo.se | accessdate=2016-02-28 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150603235202/http://cphjazz.bigcartel.com/product/festival-poster-copenhagen-jazz-festival-2008 | archive-date=2015-06-03 | url-status=dead }}
• The 38th Montreux Jazz Festival started in Montreux, Switzerland (July 2 – 17).{{cite web | url=http://www.setlist.fm/festival/2004/montreux-jazz-festival-2004-53d6b339.html | title=Montreux Jazz Festival 2004 Setlists | publisher=Setlist.fm | accessdate=2016-02-28}}
• 9 – The 29th North Sea Jazz Festival started in The Hague, Netherlands (July 9 – 11).{{cite web | url=http://www.northseajazz.com/en/program/2004 | title=North Sea Jazz Festival 2004 | publisher=North Sea Jazz Festival | accessdate=2016-04-23}}
• 12 – The 44th Moldejazz started in Molde, Norway (July 12 – 17).{{cite web | url=http://www.moldejazz.no/2004/index.php?page_id=2867 | title=Moldejazz 12.-17. juli 2004 | language=Norwegian | publisher=Moldejazz | accessdate=2016-04-24 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305003509/http://www.moldejazz.no/2004/index.php?page_id=2867 | archive-date=2016-03-05 | url-status=dead }}
• 17
• The 21st Stockholm Jazz Festival started in Stockholm, Sweden (July 17 – 24).{{cite web | url=http://www.festivalinfo.se/festival/stockholm-jazz-festival-2004 | title=Stockholm Jazz Festival 2004 | publisher=Festivalinfo.se | accessdate=2016-02-28}}
• The 39th Pori Jazz Festival started in Pori, Finland (July 17 – 25).{{cite web | url=http://historia.porijazz.fi/?classname=festivalyear&methodname=year&year=2004 | title=Pori Jazz Festival 2004 Setlists | publisher=Pori Jazz | accessdate=2016-02-28 | archive-date=2016-03-06 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306121254/http://historia.porijazz.fi/?classname=festivalyear&methodname=year&year=2004 | url-status=dead }}
• 21 – The 57th Nice Jazz Festival started in Nice, France (July 21 – 28).{{cite web | url=http://www.setlist.fm/festival/2004/nice-jazz-festival-2004-53d69f65.html | title=Nice Jazz Festival 2004 Setlists | publisher=Setlist.fm | accessdate=2016-02-28}}
• 23 – The 39th San Sebastian Jazz Festival started in San Sebastian, Spain (July 23 – 28).{{cite web | url=https://no.pinterest.com/pin/193232640232055272 | title=San Sebastian's Jazz Festival poster 2004 | publisher=Pinterest.com | accessdate=2016-02-28}}

• 9 – The 19th Oslo Jazzfestival started in Oslo, Norway (August 9–15).{{cite web | url=http://www.mic.no/nmi.nsf/doc/beg2003121013312552653696 | title=Oslo Jazzfestival 2004 | publisher=MIC.no | accessdate=2016-02-28}}
• 11
• The 50th Newport Jazz Festival started in Newport, Rhode Island (August 11 – 15).{{cite web | url=http://www.setlist.fm/festival/2004/newport-jazz-festival-2004-2bd6ec22.html | title=Newport Jazz Festival 2004 Setlists | publisher=Setlist.fm | accessdate=2016-04-24}}
• The 18th Sildajazz started in Haugesund, Norway (August 11 – 15).{{cite web | url=http://www.mic.no/nmi.nsf/doc/beg2003121113254915230945 | title=Sildajazz 2004 | language=Norwegian |publisher=MIC.no | accessdate=2016-02-28}}
• 13 – The 21st Brecon Jazz Festival started in Brecon, Wales (August 13 – 15).{{cite web | url=http://www.friendsofbreconjazz.com/past-programmes/2004 | title=Brecon Jazz Festival 2004 | publisher=FriendsOfBreconJazz.com | accessdate=2016-04-24}}{{dead link|date=March 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}

• 17 – The 47th Monterey Jazz Festival started in Monterey, California (September 17 – 19).{{cite web | url=https://edition.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/Music/09/15/monterey.overview/ | title=Monterey Jazz Festival swings into action | first=Amy | last=Cox | publisher=CNN | date=2004-09-15 | access-date=2016-04-24}}

• 12 – The 13th London Jazz Festival started in London, England (November 12 – 21).{{cite web | url=http://www.europejazz.net/articles/london-jazz-festival-2004 | title=London Jazz Festival 2004 | publisher=EuropeJazz.net | accessdate=2016-02-28}}

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• Maria Schneider and the Maria Schneider Orchestra: Concert in the Garden{{cite news | url=http://jazztimes.com/articles/15015-concert-in-the-garden-maria-schneider-orchestra | title=Maria Schneider Orchestra - Concert in the Garden | first=Thomas | last=Conrad | work=JazzTimes | accessdate=2016-04-30}}

; January

• 11 – Anthony Lacen, American tubist and band leader (born 1950).
• 15 – Randolph Colville, Scottish clarinettist, saxophonist, bandleader, and arranger (born 1942).
• 22
• Billy May, American composer, arranger, and trumpeter (born 1916).
• Milt Bernhart, American trombonist (born 1926).
• 25 – J. R. Mitchell, American drummer and educator (born 1937).
• 30
• Frank Mantooth, American pianist and arranger (born 1947).
• Malachi Favors, American bassist (born 1927).

; February

• 12 – Preston Love, American alto saxophonist, bandleader, and songwriter (born 1921).
• 14 – Walter Perkins, American drummer (born 1932).
• 15 – Gil Coggins, American pianist (born 1928).
• 16 – Ella Johnson, American jazz and rhythm and blues vocalist (born 1919).{{cite web | url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/john-laporta-mn0000235546 | title=Ella Johnson - Biography | first=Hank | last=Davis | publisher=AllMusic | accessdate=2017-04-17}}
• 23
• Don Cornell, American singer (born 1919).
• Neil Ardley, English pianist and composer (born 1937).
• 26
• Jack Sperling, American drummer (born 1922).
• Jimmy Coe, American saxophonist (born 1921).

; March

• 9
• Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson, American composer (born 1932).
• John Mayer, Indian composer (born 1929).
• Tony Lee, British pianist (born 1934).
• 16 – Hank Marr, American Hammond B-3 organist (born 1927).
• 18 – Wallace Davenport, American trumpeter (born 1925).
• 29 – Colin Smith, English trumpeter (born 1934).

; April

• 17 – Joe Kennedy Jr., American jazz violinist and educator (born 1923).

; May

• 6 — Barney Kessel, American guitarist (brain cancer) (born 1923).{{cite news | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2004/05/08/arts/barney-kessel-80-a-guitarist-with-legends-of-jazz-is-dead.html | title=Barney Kessel, 80, a Guitarist With Legends of Jazz, Is Dead | first=Peter | last=Keepnews | work=The New York Times | date=2004-05-08 | accessdate=2016-02-28}}
• 12 – John LaPorta, American clarinetist, composer and educator (born 1920).{{cite web | url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/john-laporta-mn0000235546 | title=John LaPorta - Biography | first=Scott | last=Yanow | publisher=AllMusic.com | accessdate=2016-02-28}}
• 17 – Elvin Jones, American drummer, John Coltrane Quartet (born 1927).{{cite news | url=http://jazztimes.com/articles/14816-drum-therapy-elvin-jones-9-9-27-5-18-04 | title=Elvin Jones 9/9/27-5/18/04 | first=Adam | last=Mansbach | work=JazzTimes | year=2004 | accessdate=2016-02-28}}
• 21 – Rick Henderson, American saxophonist and arranger (born 1928).
• 25 – John R. T. Davies, English trombonist, trumpeter, alto saxophonistaudio, and sound engineer (born 1927).

; June

• 4 — Steve Lacy, saxophonist and composer (born 1934).
• 9 — Bent Jædig, Danish tenor saxophonist and flautist (born 1935).
• 10 – Ray Charles, American singer-songwriter, musician, and composer (born 1930).
• 17 – Jackie Paris, American guitarist and singer (born 1924).{{cite web | url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/320612-Jackie-Paris | title=Jackie Paris | publisher=Discogs.com | accessdate=2016-02-28}}

; July

• 20 – James Williams, American pianist (born 1951).
• 22 – Illinois Jacquet, American saxophonist (born 1922).{{cite news | url=https://www.theguardian.com/news/2004/jul/24/guardianobituaries | title=Illinois Jacquet - obituarie | first=Peter | last=Vacher | work=The Guardian | date=2004-07-24 | accessdate=2016-02-28}}

; August

• 2 — Don Tosti, American musician and composer (born 1923).
• 7 — G. T. Hogan, American drummer (born 1929).
• 9 — Tony Mottola, American guitarist (born 1918).
• 14 – Pete Strange, English trombonist (born 1938).

; September

• 10 – Gordon Brisker, American tenor saxophonist (born 1937).
• 19 – Waldren Joseph, American trombone (born 1918).
• 23 – Lucille Dixon Robertson, American upright bassist (born 1923).
• 27 – Louis Satterfield, American bassist and trombonist, The Pharaohs (born 1937).

; October

• 2
• Bjørnar Andresen, Norwegian bassist (born 1945).{{cite news | url=http://www.ballade.no/sak/bjornar-andresen-1-4-1945-2-10-2004 | title=Bjørnar Andresen: 1.4. 1945 – 2.10. 2004 | language=Norwegian | first=Ivar Chr. | last=Johansen| publisher=Ballade.no | date=2004-10-06 | accessdate=2016-03-27}}
• Max Geldray, Dutch harmonica player (born 1916).
• 3 — Vernon Alley, American bassist (born 1915).
• 10 – Calvin Jones, American trombonist, bassist, pianist, bandleader, and composer (born 1929).
• 15 – Bill Eyden, English drummer (born 1930).
• 24 – Joe Springer, American pianist (born 1916).
• 28
• Gil Mellé, American saxophonist (born 1931).
• Robin Kenyatta, American alto saxophonist (born 1942).

; November

• 1 — Mark Ledford, American trumpeter, singer, and guitarist (born 1960).
• 3 — Joe Bushkin, American pianist (born 1916).
• 6 — Pete Jolly, American pianist and accordionist (born 1932).
• 14 – Michel Colombier, French composer, arranger, and conductor (born 1939).
• 18 – Cy Coleman, American composer, songwriter, and pianist (born 1929).
• 20 – Bob Maize, American upright bassist (born 1945).
• 23 – Billy "Uke" Scott, British ukulele player, composer, singer, and entertainer (born 1923).

; December

• 12 – Frank Isola, American drummer (born 1925).
• 17 – Dick Heckstall-Smith, English saxophonist (born 1934).
• 26 – Sigurd Køhn, Norwegian saxophonist (tsunami) (born 1959).{{cite web | url=http://www.linernotes.com/o/1/c2af5a3d-1ae8-41c8-adee-2b07bc76c6fc | title=Sigurd Køhn - biography | publisher=LinerNotes.com | accessdate=2016-02-28 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304164726/http://www.linernotes.com/o/1/c2af5a3d-1ae8-41c8-adee-2b07bc76c6fc | archive-date=2016-03-04 | url-status=dead }}
• 27 – Hank Garland, American guitarist (born 1930).
• 30 – Artie Shaw, American clarinetist, composer, bandleader, and actor (born 1910).{{cite web | url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/65171/swing-era-bandleader-artie-shaw-dies | title=Swing Era Bandleader Artie Shaw Dies | publisher=Billboard | date=2004-12-31| accessdate=2016-02-29}}

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