Sam Rivers, 88, American jazz musician and composer, pneumonia.

Sam Rivers - bass on "I Have a Need"

He has explained his musical philosophy by quoting fellow jazz artist Sam Rivers.

Also present is Sam Rivers on tenor saxophone.

December 26 - Sam Rivers, 88, American jazz musician and composer.

His students there included the jazz musicians Sam Rivers and Gigi Gryce.

They tried to obtain Sam Rivers for bassist, who was all for it but then decided to back down due to location.

Frank, will you show Sam Rivers and John Haynes how to hold their hands?

Frank's face flushed slightly, and without a word he passed John and occupied himself with showing Sam Rivers, who proved more tractable.

This week he brings with him Sam Rivers, the 79-year-old saxophone master who was the honored guest on "Black Stars."