Obituary News

Cabaret singer Hildegarde dead at 99

Source: All About Jazz
August 4, 2005

NEW YORK (AP) -- Hildegarde, the “incomparable" cabaret singer whose career spanned almost seven decades, has died. She was 99.

The performer, who was credited with starting the single-name vogue among entertainers, died Friday at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Hospital, said Don Dellair, her longtime friend and manager.

Born Hildegarde Loretta Sell in Adell, Wisconsin, she was known for 70 years simply as “The Incomparable Hildegarde," a title bestowed on her by columnist Walter Winchell.

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Harlem Comes Alive For Jazz Organist Bernie Thompson's Memorial Service

Source: All About Jazz
August 2, 2005

Jazz Organist Bernie Thompson was born on March 9th, 1933 and died on July 18th, 2005. His body was cremated and a memorial service was held in Harlem at the Trans Figuration Lutheran Church located at 74 West 126th Street in Harlem, New York. The program was coordinated by Sando O' quenda (flutist) who worked with Bernie many times on gigs. Many top jazz artists and vocalists turned out to pay tribute to this great organist and personality Bernie Thompson. ...

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Music journalist Al Aronowitz dead at 77

Source: All About Jazz
August 2, 2005

Al Aronowitz, a pioneer of rock journalism who introduced Bob Dylan to the Beatles, died Monday at 77, his son said.

Aronowitz, who was born in Bordentown, N.J., grew up in Linden and Roselle and lived his last years in Elizabeth, died of cancer at Trinitas Hospital in Elizabeth, said his son, Joel Roi Aronowitz.

Al Aronowitz became a journalist after studying at Rutgers University in the mid-1950s. It was at the New York Post in 1959 that he wrote ...

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Don Um Romao, Brazilian drummer and percussionist, dies at 79

Source: All About Jazz
July 27, 2005

Don Um Romao, legendary brazilian drummer and percussionist, with famous associations w. Cannonball Adderley, Flora Purim, Sérgio Mendes, Weather Report and many other cats, died yesterday, at 79, at his sisters home, in Rio de Janeiro. David Benechis, jazz reviewer Rio de Janeiro, Brazil For complete jazz news in Brazil (portuguese language), visit www.cjub.com.br, the most celebrated forum of jazz journalists, reviewers and educators in the country, suc as luminaires like José Domingos Raffaelli, Luiz Orlando Carneiro, Luiz Carlos Antunes ...

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German Jazz Trombonist Albert Mangelsdorff Dies at 76

Source: All About Jazz
July 26, 2005

Albert Mangelsdorff (born 5. September 1928, Frankfurt am Main, Germany; died: 25. July 2005, Frankfurt am Main, Germany) Trombonist Albert Mangelsdorff, probably the most important jazz musician in post- war Germany, died on the morning of Monday, July 25th, 2005 in his hometown Frankfurt am Main, Germany, after long illness. Albert Mangelsdorff had violin lessons as a child and was self-taught on guitar. His brother, alto saxophonist Emil Mangelsdorff (who is still alive and playing at age 80), introduced him ...

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Jazz Organist Bernie Thompson's Memorial Set for August 2nd, 2005

Source: All About Jazz
July 26, 2005

Jazz organist Bernie Thompson who passed on July 18th, 2005 (Monday), will have a memorial service at TRANS FIGURATION LUTHERN CHURCH -- 74 West 126th Street at 11:00 A.M. in Harlem. Bernie died from a heart attack, and will be missed by many friends and musicians. Musicians wishing to perform at memorial may contact Sandi O, Quendo, flutest at (718) 857-0014 who will be coordinating musicians who wish to play at the memorial. If you wish to send a card, ...

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British Blues Legend "Long John" Baldry Dies At Age 64

Source: All About Jazz
July 22, 2005

Vancouver, BC – British R&B singer “Long John" Baldry, born John William Baldry, 64, passed away at the Vancouver General Hospital, in Vancouver, British Columbia last night (July 21) at 10:30 PM PST after fighting a chest infection for the past four months. He left behind two siblings Margaret and Roger, as well as long-time friend and partner Felix ("Oz") Rexach. Having begun his career playing folk and jazz in the late 50s, Baldry was one of the founding fathers ...

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Jazz Organist Bernie Thompson Dead From Heart Attack

Source: All About Jazz
July 20, 2005

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