Bud Shank, a flutist and alto saxophonist who worked with such famous acts as the Mamas and the Papas, has died. He died of lung problems in his home on April 5th, 2009. Shank was one of the first artist to explore Brazilian music and recorded a number of albums from the 1950’s to the 1070’s. His flute work can be heard in the famous song “California Dreamin” from the Mama’s and the Papa’s. Shank reached the Billboard charts in 1966 with his album Michelle. Shank was focusing on his alto work and was in the middle of recording a new album in San Diego before he died. Sad news like this make you want to put your Stimerex ES and trade it in for a stiff drink instead. he will be missed by many that respected him in the industry and the contributions he brought to not only world music, but music right here too.
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