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Charles Neville Of The Neville Brothers Dies At 79

The second oldest brother of a musical dynasty, Charles Neville's saxophone carried New Orleans history in every note.
Charles Neville, performing in southeastern France in 2009. The famed New Orleans musician died April 26, 2018 at the age of 79.

Charles Neville, saxophonist of New Orleans giants The Neville Brothers, died Thursday in Massachusetts at the age of 79 from pancreatic cancer. The news was first reported by and later acknowledged by and on social media.

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