The prominent jazz figure Gene Lees has died. He was not a musician (at least professionally) but a journalist and lyricist. In particular, he wrote the English lyrics for a number of Brazilian songs, including "Corcovado" (as "Quiet Nights"). His passing has been noted by Matt Schudel at the Washington Post, who also included this link to a YouTube clip featuring Sinatra and Jobim performing a medley of Jobim's songs, including lyrics by Lees.
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