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His albumsThe Beat of My HeartandBasie Swings, Bennett Singsin the 1950s redefined nightclub jazz.
After a cocaine overdose in 1979, Bennett enlisted his son for a career comeback.
Its a program to restore the arts in American classrooms nationwide.
Along with his wife, he is survived by four children andfour grandchildren.
