After a successful singing career, she led the revival of jazz in the Windy City in the 1970s and ’80s, organizing festivals and concert series.
Category: Deaths (Obituaries)
-
Geraldine de Haas, the ‘First Lady’ of Chicago Jazz, Dies at 91
The New York Times – Music: -
Don Nelson, Hall of Fame N.B.A. Coach and Celtics Star, Dies at 86
The New York Times – On the Runway:One of the winningest coaches in league history, he led the Bucks, the Warriors and the Mavericks. He also had a brief stint with the Knicks.
-
Dr. Maura L. Gillison, Who Linked Throat Cancers to HPV, Dies at 61
The New York Times – On the Runway:She challenged the conventional view that a majority of head and neck cancers resulted from cigarette smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.
-
Abbe Lane, Sultry Singer With a Latin Flair, Dies at 94
The New York Times – Music:She was a Broadway dancer before becoming Xavier Cugat’s star vocalist and later building a solo career.
-
William Orbit, Producer for Madonna’s ‘Ray of Light,’ Dies at 69
The New York Times – Music:A three-time Grammy winner who was renowned for his mastery of electronic music styles, he also worked with Blur, Pink, Britney Spears and All Saints.
-
Elizabeth Smith, Voice Coach and Juilliard Professor, Dies at 91
The New York Times – Movies:A founding faculty member of Juilliard Drama, she helped the actors Kevin Kline, Patti LuPone, Wendell Pierce and many other mentees find their voice, quite literally.
-
Lou Koller, Ambassador of New York Hardcore, Dies at 61
The New York Times – Music:He screamed as much as sang, as his heavy-metal-inflected punk band, Sick of It All, spread the sound of the New York underground to the world.
-
Vicki Wickham, Behind-the-Scenes Force in Pop Music, Dies at 87
The New York Times – Music:She managed artists like Labelle and Dusty Springfield, and helped run the influential 1960s British TV showcase “Ready Steady Go!”
-
Jennifer Finch, Scalding Bassist for Alt-Rock Band L7, Dies at 59
The New York Times – Music:Often performing barefoot, she provided the thunder for a breakout feminist band of the 1990s, which had an alternative hit with “Pretend We’re Dead.”
-
Kavinsky, French D.J. and Electronic Musician, Dies at 50
The New York Times – Music:The artist, whose real name was Vincent Belorgey, was best known for his 2010 hit “Nightcall,” which was featured in the film “Drive.”
-
Glen Hansard, Oscar-Winning Frontman of Irish Band the Frames, Dies at 56
The New York Times – Music:The popular singer-songwriter won, with Markéta Irglová, an Oscar for the song “Falling Slowly” from the film “Once.”