Claude Ranger

Canadian jazz drummer, composer, arranger and teacher, born 3 February 1941 in Montreal, Canada. Considered by many to be the greatest Canadian jazz drummer of his era. After a long struggle with alcohol and narcotics, he checked into a BC rehab facility in the late 90s. In 2000 he walked away from the facility and was never seen again. His missing persons file is still open with the police, he is presumed deceased.