Don Pullen’s Death – Cause and Date

Don Pullen Death Cause and Date

Born (Birthday) December 25, 1941

Death Date April 22, 1995

Age of Death 53 years

Cause of Death N/A

Place of Death Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession Pianist

The pianist Don Pullen died at the age of 53. Here is all you want to know, and more!

Biography - A Short Wiki

Controversial jazz artist known for his individualistic style that encompassed blues, bebop, and modern jazz.

He began at Johnson C. Smith University intent on having a medical career.

He was often accused of copying Cecil Taylor’s style, and no matter how often he denied these charges, they still persisted for his entire life.

His family was musical, and he learned a great deal from his cousin Clyde “Fats” Wright, a professional jazz pianist.

He played with Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers in 1972.