By Scott McLennan
Worcester Telegram & Gazette





Mr. Haddad knew he was ill, but he and Mr. Odgren kept their pace, performing at the Jazz at Sunset concert series on July 9 and The Castle a couple days later. Mr. Haddad was even recently talking to organizers about a benefit concert to happen this fall.

But when the seemingly tireless musician and the epitome of grace signaled for the end of the show, Mr. Odgren said, the words