The New York Times – Music:
A protégé of the saxophonist Ornette Coleman, he borrowed from and greatly influenced styles like funk, punk, jazz and the blues.
Category: Deaths (Obituaries)
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Joe Negri, Handyman and Music Maestro on ‘Mister Rogers,’ Dies at 99
The New York Times – Music:
An accomplished jazz guitarist, he appeared on more than 300 episodes of the public television show, playing alongside musicians like Wynton Marsalis and Yo-Yo Ma.
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William Coupon, Who Wanted to ‘Photograph Everyone in the World,’ Dies at 73
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Self-taught, he became a go-to portraitist for politicians, rock stars and other celebrities. He also documented Indigenous people and inmates on death row.
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Albert Wolsky, Costume Designer for ‘All That Jazz’ and ‘Grease,’ Dies at 95
The New York Times – Film:
A go-to designer for directors like Bob Fosse and Paul Mazursky, he won two Oscars and created Olivia Newton-John’s indelibly sultry ensemble in “Grease.”
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Anthony Head, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Ted Lasso’ Actor, Dies at 72
The New York Times – Film:
The British actor was a mainstay of influential television shows who first found fame as a Nescafe pitchman.
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Speight Jenkins, Who Brought Adventure to Seattle Opera, Dies at 89
The New York Times – Music:
He had never produced a performance when he was hired as the company’s general director in 1983. But over 31 years (and lots of Wagner) he became beloved.
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Limmie Pulliam, Tenor Who Overcame the Stigma of His Size, Dies at 50
The New York Times – Music:
He quit singing in his early 20s when opera companies objected to his appearance, but after a 12-year absence he revived his career to acclaim.
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John McClain, Who Helped Keep Michael Jackson’s Profits Flowing, Dies at 72
The New York Times – Music:
A music executive with longstanding ties to the Jackson family, he worked to make Janet a star and Michael a posthumous commercial powerhouse.
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Peabo Bryson, Soul Singer Known as the Voice of Love, Dies at 75
The New York Times – Music:
He was admired for impassioned duets with singers like Roberta Flack and Celine Dion and for the Disney hits “Beauty and the Beast” and “A Whole New World.”