Luigi Waites, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Luigi Waites

American Jazz Musician

Date of Birth: 10-Jul-1927

Place of Birth: Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Date of Death: 06-Apr-2010

Profession: jazz musician, music pedagogue

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Luigi Waites (July 10, 1927 – April 6, 2010) was a jazz drummer and vibraphonist from Omaha, Nebraska.
He performed weekly gigs in the Omaha area both solo and with ensembles such as Luigi, Inc.
He served the Omaha music community for over 60 years.
He toured Europe twice and performed with jazz legends such as Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald and Dinah Washington.
Luigi, Inc has shared the stage with Jean-Luc Ponty, James Brown and Dizzy Gillespie.