The New York Times – Music:
He accompanied a wide range of musicians from the worlds of both folk and jazz. But he was probably best known for scoring the early films of his son Spike Lee.
Author: Robert D. McFadden
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Menahem Pressler, Pianist Who Co-Founded the Beaux Arts Trio, Dies at 99
The New York Times – Music:
Mr. Pressler, who fled Nazi Germany as a youth, was the anchor of a group that, with various lineups, performed all over the world for 53 years.
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Bert I. Gordon, Auteur of Mutant Monster Movies, Dies at 100
The New York Times – Film:
Despite low budgets and years of mostly negative reviews, he gained a cult following for his giant villains, homemade effects and preposterous plotlines.
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Bob Richards, Pole-Vaulting Hero of the Cold War Era, Dies at 97
The New York Times – Sports:
An ordained minister known as the Vaulting Vicar, he was an Olympic gold medal winner and the first athlete to appear on the front of Wheaties boxes.
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Bill Pitman, Revered Studio Guitarist, Is Dead at 102
The New York Times – Music:
As a versatile member of the loose association of musicians known as the Wrecking Crew, he was heard on many of the biggest pop and rock hits of the 1960s and ’70s.