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  • Shirley Horn (May 1, 1934 –October 20, 2005), (born Shirley Valerie Horn) American pianist and vocalist, would have turned 91 this year.
  • Ira Sullivan (May 1, 1931 –September 21, 2020), American reedist, would have turned 94 this year.
  • Billy Byers (May 1, 1927 –May 01, 1996), American arranger and trombonist, would have turned 98 this year.
  • Big Maybelle (May 1, 1924 –January 23, 1972), (born Mabel Louise Smith) American R&B singer, would have turned 101 this year.
  • Floyd "Candy" Johnson (May 1, 1922 –June 28, 1981), American drummer and tenor saxophonist, would have turned 103 this year.
  • Jesse Price (musician) (May 1, 1909 –April 19, 1974), American drummer, would have turned 116 this year.
  • Henderson Chambers (May 1, 1908 –October 19, 1967), American trombonist, would have turned 117 this year.
  • Ralph Freed (May 1, 1907 –February 13, 1973), Canadian lyricist, would have turned 118 this year.
  • Hayes Alvis (May 1, 1907 –December 29, 1972), American bass and tuba player, would have turned 118 this year.
  • Ada Brown (singer) (May 1, 1890 –March 31, 1950), American jazz singer, would have turned 135 this year.