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Wofford Mike TrioMike Wofford Mike Wofford American jazz musician (1938–2025) Michael Wofford (February 28, 1938 – September 19, 2025) was an American jazz pianist and composer. He was an accompanist to singers Sarah Vaughan (in 1979) and Ella Fitzgerald (1989–1994).[1] He was known in the jazz community going back to the 1960s for the albums Strawberry Wine and Summer Night.[1] He performed with Shorty Rogers, Bud Shank, Joe Pass, Shelly Manne, Kenny Burrell, and Zoot Sims.[1] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Mike Wofford Wofford in 2023 Background information Born (1938-02-28)February 28, 1938 San Antonio, Texas, U.S. Died September 19, 2025(2025-09-19) (aged 87) San Diego, California, U.S. Genres West Coast jazz bebop Occupation Musician composer Instrument Jazz piano Labels Epic Milestone Discovery… (Source: Wikipedia)
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