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a legendary pop music composer and songwriter, died on February 8. He was 94. Not a jazz artist per se, Bacharach was a lover of jazz. His iconic pop hits (“Walk on By,” “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head,” “This Guy’s In Love with You”) were steeped in jazz harmony, and he worked became associated with Sonny Rollins.

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