St. Louis mourns loss of longtime jazz musician Gary Dammer

The St. Louis community is mourning the death of Gary Dammer, a jazz and big band musician. Dammer performed in the region for seven decades. He is remembered for his significant influence on the local music scene.
The St. Louis community is mourning the loss of Gary Dammer, a longtime musician who spent seven decades performing at left a lasting mark on the region's jazz and big band scenes.
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