Jazz legend Cobine dies at 82

Band leader and jazz legend Al Cobine has died at the age of 82.

A representative for Allen Funeral Home confirmed that the Bloomington resident had passed away and that funeral plans had not yet been confirmed.

Cobine, a native of Richmond, Ind., began his career as a band leader in Bloomington in 1956 after graduating from Earlham College in Richmond and receiving an M.A. from the University of Cincinnati.

In addition to his award-winning band, Cobine worked closely with the IU Foundation and the Singing Hoosiers.

His 'Al Cobine Big Band' performed as recently as May 10, though under the direction of a different band leader.

Be sure to check idsnews.com during the weekend for more information and reflections from members of the Bloomington jazz community.