Renowned saxophonist and jazz musician Irv Williams has passed away at the age of 100.

To learn more about his impressive life including his long-running career, 11 albums, and his many awards and accolades, check out this 2015 interview he did with Andrea Swensson. When she asked Williams what kept him faithful to jazz after all these years, he replied, "I love it and I play it pretty well, and that's the reason why".

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break in memory of Irv Williams, what jazz songs - classic and contemporary - would you like to hear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs played

Dave Brubeck Quartet - Take Five
Sarah Vaughan - 'Round Midnight
Duke Ellington and His Orchestra - Take The 'A' Train
Billie Holiday - All Of You
Miles Davis - So What
Nina Simone - I Love You, Porgy
Ella Fitzgerald - Black Coffee