Cancer claims Empire Brass founder at 69

Cancer claims Empire Brass founder at 69

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norman lebrecht

April 07, 2019

Arizona State University has posted word of the passing of Sam Pilafian, co-founder of the Empire Brass Quintet and a legend on the uba.

Sam was selected by Leonard Bernstein to play in the world premiere of his Mass. He went on to record with Pink Floyd, the New York Philharmonic and the Boston Symphony, patrolling the line between classics, rock and jazz.

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