Abraham, Harry, publisher and jazz radio host, d. 5/7/2009 in Philadelphia, PA at 64. Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.

Adams, Berle, record publisher, agent, and television executive, d. 8/25/2009 in Los Angeles, CA at 92; b. in Chicago, IL. Variety online, 8/27/2009 {http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118007853.html}.
b. Beryl Adasky 6/11/1917. Los Angeles Times online, 8/29/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-berle-adams29-2009aug29,0,4293254.story}.

Adams, W. Randolph "Randy", former president of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, d. 1/14/2009 at 64. STLtoday.com, 1/14/2009 {http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/deathsobituaries/story/991BBDCF3B2423448625753E00764DB0?OpenDocument}.
William Randolph "Randy" Adams. Yahoo!News, 1/15/2009 {http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090116/ap_on_re_us/deaths_2}.
b. 8/5/1944 in Cleveland, OH. STLtoday.com, 1/15/2009 {http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/6238AAB66E5175FB8625753F000A3A50?OpenDocument}.

Aguilar, Pedro "Cuban Pete", mambo dancer, d. 1/13/2009 in Miami, FL at 81; b. 1927 in Puerto Rico. STLtoday.com, 1/13/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/O/OBIT_AGUILAR?SITE=MOSTP}.

Aguile, Luis, Argentine singer-songwriter, d. 10/10/2009 in Madrid, Spain at 73; b. Luis Maria Aguilera Picca 2/24/1936 in Buenos Aires. STLtoday.com, 10/10/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/E/EU_SPAIN_OBIT_AGUILE?SITE=MOSTP}; CBCnews.ca, 10/11/2009 {http://www.cbc.ca/arts/music/story/2009/10/11/aguile-obit.html}.

Albano, "Captain" Lou (Louis Vincent), professional wrestler, music video icon, d. 10/14/2009 in Westchester County, NY at 76; b. 7/29/1933 in Rome, Italy. STLtoday.com, 10/14/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_OBIT_CAPTAIN_LOU_ALBANO?SITE=MOSTP}.

Alberts, Al, pop singer and television host, d. 11/27/2009 in Arcadia, FL at 87; b. Al Albertini. STLtoday.com, 11/27/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_OBIT_ALBERTS?SITE=MOSTP}; 6abc.com, 11/27/2009 {http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/entertainment&id=7141815}; Seattle Times online, 11/27/2009 {http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2010369274_apusobitalberts.html}; boston.com, 11/27/2009 {http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2009/11/27/obituaries_in_the_news/}.
b. 8/10/1922. philly.com, 11/27/2009 {http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/20091127_Al_Alberts__singer_and_TV_host__dies_at_87.html}.
b. in Philadelphia, PA. Los Angeles Times online, 11/29/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-passings30-2009nov30,0,104797.story}.

Alfonso, Jesús, Cuban rumba conga player, singer, bandleader, producer, arranger, and composer, d. 6/3/2009 in Matanzas; b. Jesús Alfonso Miró 1948 in Matanzas.

Ali, Rashied, jazz percussionist, d. 8/2009. Official Website of Rashied Ali, 8/13/2009 {http://www.rashiedali.org/index.php?id=24}; Chamber Music, v. 26 no. 6, November/December 2009.
also bandleader, d. 8/12/2009 at 74; b. Robert Patterson. NME.COM, 8/13/2009 {http://www.nme.com/news/various-artists/46679}.
b. in Philadelphia, PA. CBCNews.ca, 8/13/2009 {http://www.cbc.ca/arts/music/story/2009/08/13/rashied-ali.html}.
d. in Manhattan at 76. New York Times online, 8/14/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/14/arts/music/14ali.html}; Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.
d. at 76; b. 7/1/1933. Los Angeles Times online, 8/17/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-rashied-ali17-2009aug17,0,7560852.story}.

Allen, Betty (Elizabeth Louise), mezzo, teacher, and administrator, d. 6/22/2009 in Valhalla, NY at 82; b. 3/17/1927 in Campbell, OH. New York Times online, 6/25/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/25/arts/music/25allen.html}; Los Angeles Times online, 7/27/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/arts/la-me-betty-allen27-2009jul27,0,6525028.story}; Opera News, v. 74 no. 3, September 2009; Chamber Music, v. 26 no. 5, September/October 2009; Opera, v. 60 no. 11, November 2009.

Allwine, Wayne, voice actor and singer, d. 5/18/2009 in Los Angeles, CA at 62; b. in Glendale, CA. Variety online, 5/20/2009 {http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118004019.html}; stltoday.com, 5/21/2009 {http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/deathsobituaries/story/E486BA2C19680209862575BD00027001?OpenDocument}.

Alpert, Victor, music librarian, d. 12/11/2009 at 91. boston.com, 12/14/2009 {http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/bostonglobe/obituary.aspx?n=victor-alpert&pid=137276822}; Personal email from Tom Takaro, forwarded by Larry Tarlow 12/15/2009, forwarded by Clinton Niewig 12/15/2009.

Alvarez, Melvyn J., organist, d. 5/25/2009 in San Antonio, TX at 68; b. 10/18/1940. American Organist, v. 43 no. 8, August 2009.

Amacher, Maryanne, experimental composer, d. 10/22/2009 in Rhinebeck, NY at 71; b. 1938 in Kane, PA. New York Times online, 10/28/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/28/arts/music/28amacher.html}; Chamber Music, v. 27 no. 1, January/February 2010.

Amar, Jo, Jewish singer and songwriter, d. 6/29/2009 in Woodmere, NY at 79; b. Yosef Amar 6/1/1930 in Settat, Morocco. New York Times online, 7/9/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/09/arts/music/09amar.html}.

Anderson, Robert T., professor of organ, d. 5/29/2009 in Honolulu, HI at 74; b. in Chicago, IL. American Organist, v. 43 no. 8, August 2009.

Annenberg, Leonore, patron of the arts, d. 3/12/2009 in Rancho Mirage, CA; b. 2/20/1918 in New York, NY. Opera News, v. 73 no. 12, June 2009.

Anthony, Dee, manager to many rockers, d. 10/25/2009 in Norwalk, CT at 83; b. Anthony D'Addario. Associated Press via Yahoo!News, 10/26/2009 {http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091027/ap_on_re_us/deaths_3}; Los Angeles Times online, 10/27/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-passings27-2009oct27,0,1481052.story}.
b. 4/9/1926. New York Times online, 10/27/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/27/arts/music/27anthony.html}.

Appel, Alfred Jr., English professor, writer on jazz, d. 5/2/2009 in Evanston, IL at 75; b. 1/31/1934 in Brooklyn, NY. Los Angeles Times online, 5/19/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-passings19-2009may19,0,1939807.story}; Chamber Music, v. 26 no. 4, July/August 2009.

Arluck, Mat, metal guitarist, d. 11/30?/2009 in Seattle, WA at 39. NoiseCreep, 11/30/2009 {http://www.noisecreep.com/2009/11/30/sweet-cobra-guitarist-dies/}.

Armsbury, Jillian, jazz vocalist, d. 1/22/2009 in New York, NY at 46. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Arnell, Richard Anthony Sayer ("Tony"), British composer and teacher, d. 4/10/2009 at 91; b. 9/15/1917 in Hampstead, north London. guardian.co.uk, 4/24/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/apr/24/obituary-richard-arnell-composer}.

Arthur, Bea (Beatrice), actress and singer, d. 4/25/2009 in Los Angeles, CA at 86; b. Bernice Frankel, 5/13/1922 in New York, NY. New York Times online, 4/25/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/26/arts/television/26arthur.html}; SLTtoday.com, 4/26/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_OBIT_ARTHUR?SITE=MOSTP}; Opera News, v. 74 no. 1, July 2009.

Ash, Kathleen "Kathy" Jane Evans, supporter of guitar music, newsletter editor, d. 1/26/2009 in University City, MO at 56; b. 11/10/1952 in Batesville, AR. STLtoday.com, 1/28/2009 {http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/deathsobituaries/story/FCA93573BA79FCDE8625754C00065E4C?OpenDocument}.

Ashbrook, William, musicologist, d. 3/31/2009 in Denver, CO at 87; b. 1922 in Philadelphia, PA. Opera, v. 60 no. 6, June 2009.
b. 1/28/1922. Opera News, v. 74 no. 2, August 2009.

Asheton, Ron, punk guitarist, d. 1/6/2009 in Ann Arbor, MI at 60; b. 7/17/1948 in Washington, DC. STLtoday.com, 1/6/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/O/OBIT_RON_ASHETON?SITE=MOSTP}; CNN.com, 1/6/2009 {http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/01/06/obit.asheton/index.html}; NME.COM, 1/6/2009 {http://www.nme.com/news/the-stooges/41900}; Rolling Stone online, 1/6/2009 {http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/01/06/the-stooges-guitarist-ron-asheton-found-dead-at-60/}; Los Angeles Times online, 1/6/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-asheton7-2009jan07,0,983178.story}.
also songwriter and actor. Independent online, 1/8/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/ron-asheton-influential-guitarist-with-iggy-pop-and-the-stooges-1231929.html}; New York Times online, 1/8/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/08/arts/08asheton.html}.
b. Ronald Franklin Asheton Jr.. guardian.co.uk, 1/8/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/jan/08/obituary-ron-asheton-stooges}.

Ashworth, Ernie, country singer, d. 3/2/2009 in Hartsville, TN at 80; b. in Huntsville, AL. USATODAY.com, 3/4/2009 {http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2009-03-02-obit-ashworth_N.htm}.
also guitarist and songwriter; b. Ernest Bert Ashworth 12/15/1928. Independent online, 3/11/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/ernie-ashworth-country-singer-and-member-of-the-grand-ole-opry-1641899.html}.

Ausloos, Luann Anglemyer, bibliographer and indexer, d. 5/28/2009; b. 7/2/1934. Beethoven Journal, v. 24 no. 2, Winter 2009.

Avery, Mitch, lounge pianist and singer, d. 4/28/2009 in Philadelphia, PA at 85; b. Mack H. Brooker Jr.. philly.com, 5/7/2009 {http://www.philly.com/philly/obituaries/20090507_Mitch_Avery__85__crooner.html}.

Baatin, rapper, d. 8/1/2009 in Detroit, MI at 35; b. Titus Glover 1974 in Detroit. Los Angeles Times online, 8/2/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-baatin2-2009aug02,0,7275732.story}.
b. 3/1974. Freep.com, 8/2/2009 {http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009308030004}.

Babylon, Guy Graham, rock keyboardist, composer, and arranger, d. 9/2/2009 at 52; b. 12/20/1956 in New Windsor, MD. guardian.co.uk, 9/6/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/sep/06/guy-babylon-obituary}.
d. in Thousand Oaks, CA; b. in Baltimore, MD. Los Angeles Times online, 9/19/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-passings19-2009sep19,0,3184992.story}.

Bacak, Joyce Eilers, composer, d. 2009; b. 1941. Choral Journal, v. 50 no. 2, September 2009.

Baker, John, lawyer, jazz film collector, 9/1998; b. ca. 10/18/1909. dispatch.com, 9/17/2009 {http://www.columbusdispatch.com/live/content/life/stories/2009/09/17/1_BAKER.ART_ART_09-17-09_D1_2RF3AL7.html?sid=101}.

Baquet-Long, Danielle, jazz pianist and vocalist, d. 7/8/2009 at 26. Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.

Barbato, Silvio, Brazilian conductor and artistic director, d. 5/31/2009 at 50; b. 5/11/1959. Los Angeles Times online, 6/2/2009 {http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/culturemonster/2009/06/air-france-crash-deals-a-blow-to-the-arts-in-brazil-europe.html}.

Barr, Michael, jazz/pop composer, d. 5/19/2009 at 82; b. in Vincennes, IN. Variety online, 5/26/2009 {http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118004186.html}.

Barry, Gene, actor and singer, d. 12/9/2009 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, CA at 90; b. Eugene Klass 1919 in New York, NY. PopEater, 12/11/2009 {http://www.popeater.com/2009/12/11/gene-barry-dead/}; STLtoday.com, 12/11/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_OBIT_GENE_BARRY?SITE=MOSTP}.
b. 6/14/1919. New York Times online, 12/11/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/11/arts/television/11barry.html}; washingtonpost.com, 12/11/2009 {http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/10/AR2009121004080.html}.

Bartlett, Marcus, radio and television personality, pianist, and organist, d. 2/19/2009 in Buckhead, GA at 98; b. in Richland, GA. American Organist, v. 43 no. 7, July 2009.

Bartolotta, David, bassoonist and orchestra librarian, d. 6/13/2009 in Conover, NC at 61. hickoryrecord.com, 6/15/2009 {http://www2.hickoryrecord.com/content/2009/jun/15/victims-fatal-conover-crash-are-identified/}; Gaston Gazette online, 6/17/2009 {http://www.gastongazette.com/news/hoyle-35102-homestead-wreck.html}.

Basso, Gianni, jazz tenor saxophonist, d. 8/17/2009 in Asti, Italy at 78. Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.

Basson, Edmond, cellist, d. Chamber Music, v. 26 no. 5, September/October 2009.

Bausch, Pina, German choreographer, d. 6/30/2009 in Wuppertal at 68; b. 7/27/1940 in Solingen. New York Times online, 6/30/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/01/arts/dance/01bausch.html}.

Bawra, Gulshan, Indian Bollywood songwriter, d. 8/7/2009 in Mumbai at 72; b. Gulshan Mehta in Shekhpura near Lahore. Variety online, 8/11/2009 {http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118007143.html}.

Beach, Ed (Edward Alexander), jazz and classical d.j., d. 12/25/2009 in Eugene, OR at 86; b. 1/16/1923 in Winnipeg, Canada. New York Times online, 1/13/2010 {http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/14/arts/14beach.html}.

Beckett, Barry, rock keyboard player and producer, d. 6/10/2009 in Henderson, TN at 66; b. in Birmingham, AL. Los Angeles Times online, 6/16/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-passings16-2009jun16,0,1677663.story}.
Barry Edward Beckett, d. in Hendersonville, TN; b. 2/4/1943. New York Times online, 6/16/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/16/arts/music/16beckett.html}; Rolling Stone, no. 1082/1083, 7/9-23/2009.

Beckhard, Robert, composer and editor, d. Chamber Music, v. 26 no. 5, September/October 2009.

Bee, Molly, country singer, d. 2/7/2009 in Oceanside, CA at 69; b. Molly Gene Beachboard 8/18/1939 in Oklahoma City, OK. STLtoday.com, 2/11/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/O/OBIT_BEE_GENT-?SITE=MOSTP}; New York Times online, 2/12/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/12/arts/music/12bee.html}.
d. 2/11/2009; b. in Beltbuckle, TN. Liverpool Daily Post.co.uk, 2/13/2009 {http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/obituaries/2009/02/13/molly-bee-92534-22919137/}.
a.k.a. Molly Muncy, d. 2/7/2009; b. in Oklahoma City, OK. Los Angeles Times online, 2/11/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-molly-bee11-2009feb11,0,7175717.story}.
d. 2/7/2009; b. Mildred Nungester Wolfe. APP.com, 2/12/2009 {http://www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090212/NEWS/90212059}.

Begg, Heather, mezzo, d. 4/12/2009 in Sydney, Australia at 76. nzherald.co.nz, 5/16/2009 {http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10572579}.
d. 5/12/2009; b. 12/1/1932 in Nelson, New Zealand. Telegraph.co.uk, 5/20/2009 {http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/music-obituaries/5357543/Dame-Heather-Begg.html}; Opera, v. 60 no. 7, July 2009.

Behrens, Hildegard, soprano, d. 8/18/2009 in Tokyo, Japan at 72; b. in Varel-Oldenburg, Germany. New York Times online, 8/18/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/08/18/arts/AP-AS-Japan-Obit-Behrens.html}; STLtoday.com, 8/19/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/A/AS_JAPAN_OBIT_BEHRENS?SITE=MOSTP}; Associated Press via Google News, 8/19/2009 {http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gALQ4ey5uFSZvFj3k-8BLMn5GZ7gD9A5PAJG0}; Chamber Music, v. 26 no. 6, November/December 2009.
b. 2/9/1937. Times Online, 8/20/2009 {http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article6802369.ece}; washingtonpost.com, 8/20/2009 {http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/19/AR2009081903913.html}.

Bellamy, Tony "T-Bone", Native American rock guitarist and singer, d. 12/25/2009 in Las Vegas, NV at 63; b. Anthony Avila 1946. World Music Central, 12/29/2009 {http://worldmusiccentral.org/article.php/Tony_Bellamy-of_Redbone_Dies_at_69}. d. at 69. Spinner, 1/5/2010 {http://www.spinner.com/2010/01/05/redbone-guitarist-tony-bellamy-dies-at-69/}.

Bellson, Dee Dee, jazz vocalist, daughter of Louie Bellson and Pearl Bailey, d. 7/4/2009 in Charlottesville, VA at 49; b. 4/20/1950. Los Angeles Times online, 7/20/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-passings20-2009jul20,0,5483340.story}; Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.

Bellson, Louie, big band drummer, composer, arranger, and author, d. 2/14/2009 at 84. Jazz Police, 2/16/2009 {http://www.jazzpolice.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8141&Itemid=79}; Chamber Music, v. 25 no.3, May/June 2009.
b. Luigi Paulino Alfredo Francesco Antonio Balassoni 7/6/1924 in Rock Falls, IL. Telegraph.co.uk, 2/16/2009 {http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/4642187/Louie-Bellson.html}.
d. in California. QCTimes.com, 2/16/2009 {http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2009/02/16/opinion/columnists/bill_wundram/doc499a3995a8b2c649433037.txt}; washingtonpost.com, 2/17/2009 {http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/16/AR2009021601249.html}.
d. in Los Angeles, CA. chicagotribune.com, 2/17/2009 {http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/chi-hed-bellson-17-feb17,0,3673681.story}; New York Times online, 2/17/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/17/arts/music/17bellson.html}.
also bandleader. Los Angeles Times online, 2/17/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-louis-bellson17-2009feb17,0,3130907.story}; Independent Online, 2/18/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/louie-bellson-jazz-drummer-and-composer-who-played-with-duke-ellington8217s-band-1624839.html}; Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Bennett, Estelle, pop singer, d. 2/11/2009 (or earlier) in Englewood, NJ at 67; b. 1941. STLtoday.com, 2/13/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/O/OBIT_BENNETT?SITE=MOSTP}; New York Times online, 2/13/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/14/arts/music/14bennett.html}; Rolling Stone, no 1074, 3/19/2009.
b. 7/22/1941 in New York. Independent online, 2/14/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/estelle-bennett-singer-with-the-ronettes-1609210.html}.

Bennett, Jay, rock guitarist, sound engineer, and songwriter, d. 5/24/2009 in Urbana, IL at 45. Yahoo!News, 5/25/2009 {http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090526/ap_on_re_us/deaths_1}.
b. 1963 in Rolling Meadows, IL. New York Times online, 5/25/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/26/arts/music/26benn.html}; suntimes.com, 5/26/2009 {http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/1592016,w-jay-bennett-wilco-cause-death-coroner-052609.article}; Los Angeles Times online, 5/26/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-passings26-2009may26,0,498011.story}; stltoday.com, 5/26/2009 {http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/stltoday/obituary.aspx?n=jay-bennett&pid=127703067}.
Jay Walter Bennett, also producer, arranger, and keyboardist; b. 11/15/1963. Independent online, 5/29/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/jay-bennett-songwriter-and-multiinstrumentalist-with-the-chicago-altrock-band-wilco-1692534.html}; guardian.co.uk, 5/27/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/may/27/jay-bennett-obituary-wilco}.

Benthaak, Bernd, opera director, d. 7/2009 in Sydney, Australia at 66; b. 1943 in Hamburg, Germany. Opera, v. 60 no. 11, November 2009.

Berger-Tuna, Helmut, German bass, d. 9/30/2009. Opernwelt, v. 50 no. 11, November 2009.

Bertocci, Nick, jazz clarinetist, d. 1/30/2009 in Boston, MA at 90. Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.

Bethea, Harmon, multigenre popular singer, d. 12/18/2009 in Washington, DC at 86; b. in Dillon, SC. washingtonpost.com, 1/10/2010 {http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/09/AR2010010902146.html}.

Bewly, Randy, rock guitarist, d. 2/25/2009 at 53; b. 1955. Rolling Stone, no 1074, 3/19/2009.

Bieber, Genevieve Fritter, violinist, music director, and composer, d. 3/18/2009 in Alexandria, VA at 93; b. Genevieve Davisson in Clarksburg, WV. washingtonpost.com, 4/12/2009 {http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/11/AR2009041102249.html}.

Bilardo, Vince, jazz drummer, d. 2/23/2009 in Kansas City, MO at 80. Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.

Birch, Pam (Pamela Ann), pioneering British rock guitarist and singer, d. 10/27/2009 in Hamburg, Germany; b. 8/9/1944 in Kirkdale, Liverpool. Independent online, 12/4/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/pam-birch-guitarist-and-singer-who-helped-to-break-the-mould-with-the-sixties-allgirl-beat-group-the-liver-birds-1833740.html}.

Black, Lady Joyce, Australian organist, pianist, carillonneur, cellist, and teacher, d. 2009 at 90; b. Edith Joyce Ritchie 1918 in Hurlstone Park. smh.com.au, 4/2/2009 {http://www.smh.com.au/national/obituaries/gifted-musician-was-woman-behind-the-knight-20090401-9jnp.html}.

Black, Terry, Canadian popular singer, d. 6/27/2009 in Kamloops, BC at 62; b. in North Vancouver, BC. Jam! Music, 6/29/2009 {http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/2009/06/29/9975436-cp.html}.

Blair, Betsy, actress, dancer, former wife of Gene Kelly, d. 3/13/2009 in London at 85; b. Elizabeth Winifred Boger 12/11/1923 in Cliffside Park, NJ. New York Times online, 3/19/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/19/movies/19blair.html}.

Blaisdell, Frances, trailblazing flutist and teacher, d. 3/11/2009 at 97. Karen Van Dyke on FLUTE@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU, 3/12/2009; Chamber Music, v. 25 no.3, May/June 2009.
d. in Portola Valley, CA. New York Times online, 3/31/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/31/arts/music/31blaisdell.html}.

Blau, Eric, poet, novelist, lyricist, and producer, d. 2/17/2009 in Manhattan at 87; b. Milton Eric Blau 6/1/1921 in Bridgeport, CT. New York Times online, 2/24/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/24/theater/24blau.html}.

Bloch, Joseph Meyer, pianist and professor of piano literature, d. 3/4/2009 in Larchmont, NY at 91; b. 11/6/1917 in Indianapolis, IN. New York Times online, 3/14/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/15/arts/music/15bloch.html}; Chamber Music, v. 25 no.3, May/June 2009.

Bloch, Kalman, clarinetist, d. 3/12/2009 in Los Angeles, CA at 95; b. 5/30/1913 in New York. Los Angeles Times online, 3/21/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-passings21-2009mar21,0,3189571.story}.

Block, Adrienne Fried, musicologist, d. 4/5/2009 at 88; b. 1920. IAWM Journal, v. 15 no. 1, 2009.

Bo, Eddie, blues singer, pianist, and songwriter, d. 3/18/2009 at 79; b. Edwin Joseph Bocage. STLtoday.com, 3/20/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/O/OBIT_EDDIE_BO?SITE=MOSTP}; Yahoo!News, 3/20/2009 {http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090321/ap_on_re_us/deaths_2}.
also producer. NOLA.com, 3/20/2009 {http://blog.nola.com/keithspera/2009/03/eclectic_new_orleans_pianist_e.html}.
d. in New Orleans, LA; b. in New Orleans, LA. New York Times online, 3/24/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/24/arts/music/24bo.html}; Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.

Boder, Emanuel, violinist, d. Chamber Music, v. 25 no.3, May/June 2009.

Bogle, Bob, rock guitarist, d. 6/14/2009 in Vancouver, WA at 75. New York Times online, 6/16/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/17/arts/music/17bogle.html}; stltoday.com, 6/16/2009 {http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/stltoday/obituary.aspx?n=bob-bogle&pid=128526315}; Rolling Stone, no. 1082/1083, 7/9-23/2009.
b. 1/16/1934 in Wagoner, OK. Los Angeles Times online, 6/17/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-bob-bogle17-2009jun17,0,4769304.story}.
b. Robert Lenard Bogle near Wagoner, OK. guardian.co.uk, 6/18/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/global/2009/jun/18/obituary-bob-bogle}.

Boswell, Eric William, British composer/songwriter, d. 11/29/2009 in Hexham at 88; b. Eric Simpson 7/18/1921 in Millfield, Sunderland. guardian.co.uk, 12/6/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/dec/06/eric-boswell-obituary}.

Boyd, Jimmy, child singer and actor, d. 3/7/2009 in Santa Monica, CA at 70; b. 1/9/1939 in McComb, MS. New York Times online, 3/9/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/10/arts/10boyd.html}; Yahoo!News, 3/10/2009 {http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090311/ap_on_re_us/deaths_1}; Los Angeles Times online, 3/9/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-jimmy-boyd10-2009mar10,0,6186981.story}; STLtoday.com, 3/10/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/O/OBIT_BOYD?SITE=MOSTP}.

Boyer, Horace Clarence, gospel performer, choral conductor, and lecturer, d. 2009; b. 1935. Choral Journal, v. 50 no. 3, October 2009.
d. 7/21/2009 in Amherst, MA at 73. Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.

Boyland, Joe, manager and producer, d. 3/17/2009 in Nashville, TN at 61. Billboard, v. 121 no. 13, 4/4/2009.

Bradley, Carol June, music librarian, d. 7/27/2009 in Buffalo, NY at 74. Buffalo News online, 7/28/2009 {http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/buffalonews/obituary.aspx?n=carol-june-bradley&pid=130503748}.
b. in Huntington, PA. UB Reporter, 7/30/2009 {http://www.buffalo.edu/ubreporter/2009_07_29/colleagues}.
b. 1934. UB NewsCenter, 8/3/2009 {http://www.buffalo.edu/news/10312}.

Bradshaw, Sonny, Jamaican trumpeter, pianist, clarinetist, trombonist, saxophonist, bandleader, composer, producer, promoter, journalist, teacher, and broadcaster, d. 10/10/2009 in London, England; b. 1926. Jamaica Information Service online, 10/11/2009 {http://www.jis.gov.jm/MYSC/html/20091011T190000-0500_21464_JIS_VETERAN_JAMAICAN_MUSICIAN_SONNY_BRADSHAW_DIES.asp}.

Brandon, Dona Lee, organist, choir director, and teacher, d. 6/16/2009 in Davis, CA at 81. American Organist, v. 43 no. 9, September 2009.

Bronson, Marty, singer, TV host, club owner, d. 3/17/2009 in St. Louis, MO at 79; b. in St. Louis, MO. STLtoday.com, 3/19/2009 {http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/deathsobituaries/story/3C03B6D81DCBE8138625757E000E7C2A?OpenDocument}.

Brooks, Juanita, blues and jazz singer, d. 9/9 or 10/2009 in New Orleans, LA. WWLTV.com, 9/10/2009 {http://www.wwltv.com/topstories/stories/wwl091009cbbrooks.1693d9afe.html}.
jazz and gospel singer, also actress in musicals, d. 9/10/2009 at 55. nola.com, 9/10/2009 {http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2009/09/juanita_brooks_new_orleans_blu.html}.
d. 9/10/2009 at 55. Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.

Brown, Anne Wiggins, soprano, d. 3/13/2009 in Norway at 96; b. 8/9/1912 in Baltimore, MD. NRK.NO, 3/13/2009 {http://www.nrk.no/nyheter/kultur/1.6524482}; Times online, 3/21/2009 {http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article5946473.ece}.
d. in Oslo. New York Times online, 3/16/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/17/arts/music/17brown.html}; Opera, v. 60 no. 5, May 2009; Opernwelt, v. 50 no. 5, May 2009; Opera News, v. 74 no. 1, July 2009.

Brown, Ernest, tap dancer, d. 8/21/2009 in Chicago, IL at 93. New York Times online, 8/25/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/25/arts/dance/25brown.html}.

Brown, Mel, blues guitarist, d. 3/20/2009 in Kitchener, Ontario at 69; b. 10/7/1939 in Jackson, MS. TheRecord.com, 3/21/2009 {http://news.therecord.com/article/507047}.
d. 3/22/2009. Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.

Brown, Piney, bluesman, d. 2/5/2009 in Dayton, OH at 87; b. 1/20/1922 in Birmingham, AL. Dayton Daily News online, 2/9/2009 {http://www.daytondailynews.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2009/02/09/ddn020909pineybrownobit.html}; Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Brumley, Tom, country steel guitarist, d. 2/4/2009 in San Antonio, TX at 73. CMT.com, 2/4/2009 {http://www.cmt.com/news/news-in-brief/1604311/tom-brumley-member-of-buck-owens-buckaroos-dies-in-texas.jhtml}.

Bruton, Stephen, country guitarist, singer, songwriter, and producer, d. 5/9/2009 in Los Angeles, CA at 60. keyetv.com, 5/9/2009 {http://www.keyetv.com/content/news/topnews/story/Longtime-Austin-musician-Stephen-Bruton-dies/ftr2bz_7LkaatiFBhNWn-g.cspx}.
b. Turner Stephen Bruton. statesman.com, 5/9/2009 {http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/music/entries/2009/05/09/stephen_bruton_rip.html?cxntfid=blogs_austin_music_source}.
b. 11/7/1948 in Wilmington, DE. Los Angeles Times online, 5/11/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-stephen-bruton11-2009may11,0,2975727.story}.
also actor. Times Online, 5/29/2009 {http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article6382141.ece}.

Bryant, Paul Carlton, a.k.a. The Central Avenue Kid, child actor turned jazz organist and pianist, d. 12/4/2009 in Los Angeles, CA at 76; b. 9/22/1933 in Asbury Park, NJ. Los Angeles Times online, 1/14/2010 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-paul-bryant14-2010jan14,0,2430666.story}.

Budden, Roy, British conductor, d. 11/25/2009 at 96; b. 10/14/1913 in Bridport, Dorset. Music & Vision, 12/12/2009 {http://www.mvdaily.com/articles/2009/12/roybudden.htm}.

Buelow, George, musicologist, d. 3/30/2009; b. 3/31/1929. 17th century music, v. 18 no. 2, Spring 2009; Bach Notes, no. 12, Winter 2010.

Buetens, Stanley, lutenist and teacher, also guitarist, pianist, and singer, d. 9/13/2009; b. 4/18/1931. Lute Society of America Quarterly, v. 44 no. 3, Fall 2009.

Buffalo, Norton, harmonica virtuoso, d. 10/30/2009 in Paradise, CA at 58; b. in Oakland, CA. pressdemocrat.com, 11/1/2009 {http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091101/ENTERTAINMENT/911019986/1320}; SFGate, 11/2/2009 {http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/11/02/BA031ADOLJ.DTL}.

Burgess, Rick, jazz pianist, d. 3/1/2009 in Ann Arbor, MI at 71. Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.

Burn, Colin, British record mogul, d. 10/19/2009 at 76. contactmusic.com, 10/31/2009 {http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/music-mogul-burn-dies_1120813}.

Bush, Irving, multigenre trumpeter, d. 1/8/2009 in Los Angeles, CA at 78; b. 4/7/1930 in Los Angeles, CA. Los Angeles Times online, 1/29/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-irving-bush29-2009jan29,0,5632747.story}; Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Butera, Sam, jazz saxophonist and arranger, d. 6/3/2009 in Las Vegas, NV at 81; b. in New Orleans, LA. nola.com, 6/3/2009 {http://www.nola.com/news/index.ssf/2009/06/sam_butera_former_louis_prima.html}; Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.
also bandleader; b. 8/17/1927. New York Times online, 6/5/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/05/arts/music/05butera.html}.
also composer and singer. Washington Post online, 6/5/2009 {http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/06/04/AR2009060404348.html}.

Cain, Randy, soul singer, d. 4/9/2009 in Maple Shade, NJ at 63. msnbc.com, 4/12/2009 {http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30180980/}.
b. 5/2/1945 in Philadelphia, PA. Times Online, 4/18/2009 {http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article6114960.ece}.

Camilleri, Charles Mario, Maltese composer, arranger, conductor, and writer, d. 1/3/2009 in Naxxar; b. 9/7/1931 in Hamrun. Independent online, 1/27/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/charles-camilleri-composer-who-progressed-from-light-music-to-austere-abstract-modernist-works-1516821.html}; guardian.co.uk, 3/27/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/mar/27/obituary-charles-camilleri}.
also pianist and accordionist. Classical Guitar, v. 27 no. 7, March 2009.

Campbell, John C., pianist, organist, and teacher, d. 3/4/2009 in Abilene, TX at 73; b. 7/1/1935 in Hereford, TX. American Organist, v. 43 no. 7, July 2009.

Carmeli, Boris, bass, d. in Bern, Switzerland. Opernwelt, v. 50 no. 11, November 2009.

Carney, Gary, jazz trombonist, d. 2/3/2009 in Phoenix, AZ at 70. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Carr, Ian Henry Randall, British jazz trumpeter, composer, bandleader, author, and broadcaster, d. 2/25/2009 at 75; b. 4/21/1933 in Dumfries, Scotland. guardian.co.uk, 2/28/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/feb/28/obituary-ian-carr-jazz}.
d. in London. New York Times online, 3/7/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/04/arts/music/04carr.html}; Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Carr, Sam, blues drummer, d. 9/21/2009 in Clarksdale, MS at 83; b. Samuel Lee McCollum 1926 near Marvell, AR. STLtoday.com, 9/24/2009 {http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/stltoday/obituary.aspx?n=sam-carr&pid=133408874}; Los Angeles Times online, 9/25/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-passings25-2009sep25,0,7302299,full.story}.
b. 4/17/1926. washingtonpost.com, 10/1/2009 {http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/30/AR2009093004815.html}.

Carroll, Jim (James Dennis), poet and punk rocker, d. 9/11/2009 in Manhattan at 60. New York Times online, 9/14/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/14/books/14carroll.html}.
b. 8/1/1949 in New York, NY. washingtonpost.com, 9/15/2009 {http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/14/AR2009091402442.html}; Rolling Stone, no. 1089, 10/15/2009.
b. 8/1/1950. Independent online, 10/26/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/jim-carroll-poet-punk-rocker-and-author-of-the-basketball-diaries-1809480.html}.

Carter, Johnny (John E.), R&B tenor, d. 8/21/2009 in Harvey, IL at 75; b. 6/2/1934. The Dead Rock Stars Club, 8/21/2009 {http://www.thedeadrockstarsclub.com/2009b.html}; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum online, 8/21/2009 {http://www.rockhall.com/inductee/the-dells}; New York Times online, 8/25/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/25/arts/music/25carter.html}.
b. in Harvey, IL. Los Angeles Times online, 8/24/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-passings24-2009aug24,0,4696902.story}.

Cephas, John, blues singer and guitarist, d. 3/4/2009 at 78; b. 1930 in Washington, DC. Pollstar, 3/4/2009 {http://www.pollstar.com/blogs/news/archive/2009/03/04/652396.aspx}.
d. in Bowling Green, VA. APP.com, 3/5/2009 {http://www.app.com/article/20090305/NEWS/90305061/1001/rss}.
John Dudley Cephas, d. in Woodford, VA; b. 12/4/1930 in Washington DC's Foggy Bottom neighborhood. washingtonpost.com, 3/6/2009 {http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/05/AR2009030503418.html}; New York Times online, 3/7/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/08/arts/music/08cephas.html}.
b. 9/4/1930. guardian.co.uk, 5/8/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/may/08/obituary-john-cephas-blues}.
d. in Bowling Green, OH. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Chapin, Jim (James Forbes), jazz drummer, bandleader, and author, d. 7/4/2009; b. 1919. jimchapin.com, 7/16?/2009 {http://www.jimchapin.com/}.
d. in Fort Myers, FL at 89. Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.

Chapin, Schuyler G., administrator of a succession of musical organizations, d. 3/7/2009; b. 2/13/1923 in New York, NY. Opera News, v. 73 no. 11, May 2009.
d. in Manhattan; b. in Manhattan. Symphony, v. 60 no. 3, May-June 2009.

Cherry, Moki, jazz vocalist and percussionist, d. 8/29/2009 in Tagarp, Sweden at 66. Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.

Chesnutt, Vic (James Victor), folk-rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist, d. 12/25/2009 in Athens, GA at 45; b. 11/12/1964 in Jacksonville, FL. New York Times online, 12/25/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/26/arts/music/26chesnutt.html}; msnbc, 1/3/2010 {http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34593583/ns/entertainment-music/}.

Churchill, Marylou Speaker, violinist and teacher, d. 2009? Chamber Music, v. 27 no. 1, January/February 2010.

Clancy, Liam, Irish folk singer, d. 12/4/2009 in Cork at 74. STLtoday.com, 12/4/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/E/EU_IRELAND_OBIT_LIAM_CLANCY?SITE=MOSTP}; msnbc.com, 12/4/2009 {http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34278182/ns/entertainment-music/}.
also guitarist, d. 12/3/2009; b. 9/2/1935 in Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary. New York Times online, 12/5/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/05/arts/music/05clancy.html}.
Liam (William) Clancy. guardian.co.uk, 12/4/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/dec/04/liam-clancy-dies-obituary}.

Clarke, Dini, jazz pianist and vocalist, d. d. 6/14/2009 in Los Angeles, CA at 85. Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.

Clarkson, Geoff, jazz pianist, d. 3/10/2009 at ca. 83. Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.

Clayton, Howard, organist, pianist, librarian, journal publisher and editor, d. 3/5/2009 in Norman, OK at 79; b. 3/8/1929 in Leonardville, KS. American Organist, v. 43 no. 6, June 2009.

Clyne, Jeff (Jeffrey Ovid), British jazz bassist, d. 11/16/2009 in London; b. 1/29/1937 in London. Independent online, 11/20/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/jeff-clyne-bassist-and-stalwart-of-the-british-jazz-scene-for-40-years-1823799.html}; Strad, v.121, no.1437.

Coe, Peter, British saxophonist, bandleader, and graphic designer, d. 3/16/2009 at 78; b. 11/21/1930 in Cambridge. ???? [citation misplaced]. d. in Cambridgeshire. Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.

Coffman, Wesley, choral conductor, organist, music educator, and administrator, d. 2009; b. 1927. Choral Journal, v. 50 no. 4, November 2009.

Coinel, Robert, French composer, d. 2009 at 59; b. 1950. Classical Guitar Magazine, v. 28 no 6, February 2010.

Coll, Rene, jazz saxophonist, d. 1/15/2009 in Carcassonne, France at 66. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Collins, Anne, British contralto, d. 7/15/2009 at 65; b. 8/29/1943 in Country Durham. Times Online, 8/3/2009 {http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article6736647.ece}.
d. in Sussex. Opera, v. 60 no. 10, October 2009.

Collins, Johnny (John Robert), British folk singer, d. 7/6/2009 at 71; b. 5/10/1938 in Norfolk. guardian.co.uk, 7/13/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/jul/13/obituary-johnny-collins-sea-songs}.

Connor, Chris, jazz singer, d. 8/29/2009 in Toms River, NJ at 81; b. Mary Loutsenhizer 11/8/1927 in Kansas City, MO. Chris Connor website, 8/31/2009 {http://www.chrisconnorjazz.com/p/announcement.html}; New York Times online, 9/1/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/01/arts/music/01connor.html}; Los Angeles Times online, 9/1/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-chris-connor1-2009sep01,0,6929714.story}; Independent online, 9/11/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/chris-connor-jazz-singer-who-worked-with-stan-kenton-1785244.html}; Variety online, 9/24/2009 {http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118009170.html}; Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009; Chamber Music, v. 26 no. 6, November/December 2009.
b. Mary Jean Loutsenhizer. washingtonpost.com, 9/1/2009 {http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/31/AR2009083103688.html}.

Connors, Betty J., arts administrator, d. Chamber Music, v. 26 no. 5, September/October 2009.

Cook, Janet, editor, d. 1/23/2009 in London, England. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Cooper, Leroy, R&B saxophonist and bandleader, d. 1/15/2009 in Orlando, FL at 80; b. 8/31/1928 in Dallas, TX. Los Angeles Times online, 1/24/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-passings24-2009jan24,0,3779394.story}; Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Cooper, Marilyn, actress and singer, d. 4/22/2009 in Englewood, NJ at 74; b. in the Bronx, NY. New York Times online, 4/24/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/25/theater/25cooper.html}.

Coryell, Julie, jazz-rock historian, d. 5/10/2009 in Poughkeepsie, NY at 61; b. Julie Nathanson in Manhattan. New York Times online, 5/28/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/29/arts/music/29coryell.html}; Chamber Music, v. 26 no. 5, September/October 2009.
also vocalist. Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.

Cossette, Pierre Maurice Joseph, Canadian agent and producer, d. 9/11/2009 in Montreal, Quebec at 85; b. 12/15/1923 in Valleyfield, Quebec. New York Times online, 9/12/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/13/us/13cossette.html}; STLtoday.com, 9/12/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_OBIT_PIERRE_COSSETTE?SITE=MOSTP}.

Cox, Johnny, blues saxophonist, d. 3/20/2009 in Charleston, SC. Myrtle Beach Alternatives, 3/26/2009 {http://www.myrtlebeachalternatives.com/nightlife-entertainment/hey-johnny-you-wanna-sit-in}.
d. at ca. 62. Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.

Cox, Michael, English rock musician, editor, and author, d. 3/31/2009 at 60; b. 10/25/1948 in Northamptonshire. Times Online, 4/4/2009 {http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article6031271.ece}.

Craddock, Gary, jazz bassist, d. 1/10/2009 in Myrtle, Beach, SC at 57. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Craig, Douglas, British baritone, producer, teacher, and administrator, d. 7/26/2009 in Radlett, Hertfordshire at 93; b. 5/26/1916. Opera, v. 60 no. 11, November 2009.

Crankshaw, Geoffrey, British music critic, d. 2/1/2009 in Ruislip, Middlesex; b. 6/18/1912 in Woodend Green, Essex. Independent online, 3/12/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/geoffrey-crankshaw-music-critic-whose-writings-spanned-eight-decades-1642999.html}.

Crawford, Hank, jazz/R&B saxophonist, composer, arranger, and musical director, d. 1/29/2009 at 74; b. in Memphis, TN. NPR.org, 2/2/2009 {http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100139098}; Chamber Music, v. 25 no.3, May/June 2009.
d. in Memphis, TN; b. Bennie Ross Crawford Jr. 12/21/1934. New York Times online, 2/2/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/03/arts/music/03crawford.html}; washingtonpost.com, 2/3/2009 {http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/02/AR2009020202976.html}; Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.
also bandleader and pianist. Independent online, 2/21/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/hank-crawford-the-musical-director-and-alto-saxophonist-who-played-with-ray-charles-1628202.html}.

Cuba, Joe, jazz bandleader, conga player, "father of Latin boogaloo", d. 2/15/2009 in Manhattan at 78; b. Gilberto Miguel Calderon in Manhattan. New York Times online, 2/18/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/18/arts/music/18cuba.html}; Chamber Music, v. 25 no.3, May/June 2009.
d. at 79. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Cumberland, David, bass-baritone, d. at 68. Opernwelt, v. 50 no. 8, August 2009.

Cunningham, Merce, choreographer, d. 7/26/2009 in Manhattan at 90. Arts Beat blog, 7/27/2009 {http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/27/merce-cunningham-dies/}.
b. in Centralia, WA. STLtoday.com, 7/27/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_OBIT_MERCE_CUNNINGHAM?SITE=MOSTP}.
b. 1919. Neue Zeitschrift für Musik, v. 170 no. 5, September/October 2009.

Curcio, Maria, Italian pianist and teacher, d. 3/30/2009 at 90; b. 8/27/1918 near Naples. Times Online, 4/25/2009 {http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article6163906.ece}.

Curtis-Verna, Mary Virginia, soprano, d. 12/4/2009 in Seattle, WA at 88; b. 5/9/1921 in Salem, MA. New York Times online, 12/22/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/22/arts/music/22verna.html}; Opera, v. 61 no. 3, March 2010; Opera News, v. 74 no. 9, March 2010.

Dalco, Matthew, Australian producer of stage musicals, d. 2009 at 46; b. Matthew George John Dalco 1962 in Hobart. smh.com.au, 4/3/2009 {http://www.smh.com.au/national/obituaries/a-calming-figure-in-a-showy-business-20090402-9kwd.html}.

Daniels, Leeora, educator, gospel singer and promoter, d. 9/2/2009 in Jennings, MO at 67; b. in Drew, MS. STLtoday.com, 9/10/2009 {http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/deathsobituaries/story/7E028C5F4E7E962B8625762C008242B0?OpenDocument}.

Dankworth, Sir John, British jazz composer, saxophonist, and bandleader, d. 2/6/2010 at 82; b. 1927 in Essex. jazzwisemagazine.com, 2/6/2010 {http://www.jazzwisemagazine.com/component/content/article/51-2009/11127-jazz-breaking-news-giant-of-british-jazz-sir-john-dankworth-dies-at-82}; Down Beat, v. 77 no. 4, April 2010.
d. in London; b. in Woodford, Essex. STLtoday.com, 2/7/2010 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/E/EU_BRITAIN_OBIT_DANKWORTH?SITE=MOSTP}; allrecordlabels.com weblog, 2/7/2010 {http://lights.blogspot.com/2010/02/jazz-legend-johnny-dankworth-dies-aged.html}; Los Angeles Times online, 2/8/2010 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-john-dankworth8-2010feb08,0,3772510.story}.
b. John Philip William Dankworth 9/20/1927. guardian.co.uk, 2/7/2010 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/feb/07/sir-john-dankworth-obituary}; Times Online, 2/8/2010 {http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article7018290.ece}; New York Times online, 2/10/2010 {http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/11/arts/music/11dankworth.html}; washingtonpost.com, 2/10/2010 {http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/09/AR2010020903662.html}.

Darrow, Jason, record producer and songwriter, d. 12/13/2009 in Boca Raton, FL at 68. Palm Beach Post online, 12/17/2009 {http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/palmbeachpost/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=137391419}.

Davidson, David R., choral conductor and professor, d. 2009; b. 1949 in Hamilton County, OH. Choral Journal, v. 50 no. 4, November 2009.
d. 9/5/2009 in Dallas, TX at 60. American Organist, v. 43 no 12, December 2009.

Davidson, Michael, pianist and critic, d. 9/2/2009 in Amsterdam, Holland; b. 6/28/1943 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Opera, v. 60 no. 11, November 2009.

Davis, Altovise, dancer, actress, widow of Sammy Davis Jr., d. 3/14/2009 in Los Angeles, CA at 65. CNN.com, 3/15/2009 {http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/03/15/davis.widow.dies/index.html}.
Altovise Joanne Gore Davis. Variety online, 3/16/2009 {http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118001261.html}; New York Times online, 3/16/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/16/arts/music/16davis.html}.

Davis, Charles, actor, writer, director, producer, singer, d. 12/12/2009 in Thousand Oaks, CA at 84; b. in Ireland. Variety online, 12/17/2009 {http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118012948.html}.

Dawson, John "Marmaduke", rock/country singer and songwriter, d. 7/21/2009 in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico at 64. STLtoday.com, 7/24/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_OBIT_DAWSON?SITE=MOSTP}; New York Times online, 7/24/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/24/arts/music/24dawson.html}; Rolling Stone, no. 1085, 8/20/2009.
John Collins Dawson IV, also guitarist and English teacher, d. in Guanajuato, Mexico; b. 6/16/1945 in Detroit, MI. Independent online, 9/10/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/john-dawson-leader-of-the-countryrock-pioneers-new-riders-of-the-purple-sage-1784598.html}.

de Aquino, Juliana Ferreria Braga, Brazilian singer, d. 5/31/2009 at 29. Los Angeles Times online, 6/2/2009 {http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/culturemonster/2009/06/air-france-crash-deals-a-blow-to-the-arts-in-brazil-europe.html}.

de Larrocha y de la Calle, Alicia, Spanish pianist, d. 9/25/2009 in Barcelona at 86; b. 5/23/1923 in Barcelona. New York Times online, 9/25/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/26/arts/music/26larrocha.html}; STLtoday.com, 9/26/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/E/EU_SPAIN_OBIT_ALICIA_DE_LARROCHA_GCLB-?SITE=MOSTP}; washingtonpost.com, 9/27/2009 {http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/26/AR2009092602461.html}; Chamber Music, v. 26 no. 6, November/December 2009; Classical Guitar, v. 28 no. 3, November 2009.

de Souza, Antonio Luis Alves, a.k.a. Neguinho do Samba, Brazilian percussionist, bandleader, inventor of samba reggae, d. 10/31/2009 in Salvador da Bahia at 54. New York Times online, 11/9/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/10/arts/music/10souza.html}; Chamber Music, v. 27 no. 1, January/February 2010.

Dearie, Blossom, jazz singer, pianist, and songwriter, d. 2/7/2009 in Greenwich Village, New York, NY at 82; b. Marguerite Blossom Dearie 4/29/1926 in East Durham, NY. New York Times online, 2/8/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/09/arts/music/09dear.html}; Variety online, 2/9/2009 {http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117999884.html}; Telegraph.co.uk, 2/9/2009 {http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/4572560/Blossom-Dearie.html}; Independent online, 2/13/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/blossom-dearie-jazz-songwriter-singer-and-pianist-who-worked-with-johnny-mercer-and-woody-herman-1608180.html}.
b. 4/28/1926. Times Online, 2/12/2009 {http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article5711400.ece}; Down beat, v. 76 no. 5, May 2009.
d. at 84. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Decker, Don (Donald Shawn), heavy metal singer, songwriter, and promoter, d. 10/11/2009 at 41; b. 9/11/1968. BLABBERMOUTH.NET, 10/11/2009 {http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=128545}.

Dee, Dave, British pop star, d. 1/9/2009 in London at 65; b. David Harman in Wiltshire. BBC NEWS online, 1/9/2009 {http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7820435.stm}.

Degen, Robert, jazz musician, one of multiple songwriters credited with "Hokey Pokey", d. 11/23/2009 in Lexington, KY at 104; b. in Scranton, PA. thetimes-tribune.com, 11/27/2009 {http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/scranton-native-credited-with-writing-famed-hokey-pokey-dies-at-104-1.447701}.
b. Robert Matthew Degen 11/23/1905. New York Times online, 12/3/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/03/arts/music/03degen.html}.

DeGregorio, Roland, singing waiter and postal carrier, d. 7/2/2009 in Ellisville, MO at 87; b. in St. Louis, MO. stltoday.com, 7/3/2009 {http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/deathsobituaries/story/562BF08666AF1BF4862575E80005DAB7?OpenDocument}.

Deibler, Sean, choral conductor, d. 8/19/2009 in Philadelphia, PA at 62; b. in Bryn Mawr, PA. philly.com, 8/22/2009 {http://www.philly.com/philly/obituaries/20090822_Sean_Deibler__62__choral_conductor.html}.

Dell'Osa, Vincent Jr., brass instrument repairer and player, d. 11/20/2009 in Downingtown, PA at 88; b. in South Philadelphia. philly.com, 11/30/2009 {http://www.philly.com/philly/obituaries/78116092.html}.

DellaChiesa, Vivian, soprano, voice teacher, and vocal coach, d. 1/6/2009 in Huntington, NY at 94; b. in Chicago, IL. Variety online, 1/20/2009 {http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117998840.html}.
Vivian Della Chiesa, d. 1/9/2009; b. 9/10/1915. Opera News, v. 73 no. 10, April 2009.

DeLuise, Dom, comic actor and occasional opera singer, d. 5/4/2009 in Los Angeles, CA; b. 8/1/1933 in Brooklyn, NY. Opera News, v. 74 no. 1, July 2009.

Demmler, Kurt, German pop and rock singer-songwriter, d. 2/3/2009 in Berlin; b. 9/12/1943 in Posen (now Poznan in Poland). Independent online, 2/10/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/kurt-demmler-pop-and-rock-lyricist-whose-career-ended-in-disgrace-1605400.html}.

Derek B, British rapper, producer, and songwriter, d. 11/15/2009 in London; b. Derek Boland 1/15/1965 in London. Independent online, 1/12/2010 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/derek-b-rapper-and-producer-who-became-the-first-uk-hiphop-artist-to-infiltrate-the-british-pop-charts-1864852.html}.

Deutsch, Michael, a.k.a. The Hook, jazz/blues bassist who switched to piano after losing his left hand, d. 6/24/2009 in Minneapolis, MN at 52. StarTribune.com, 6/30/2009 {http://www.startribune.com/obituaries/49557137.html}.

DeVille, Willy, punk singer and songwriter, d. 8/6/2009 in Manhattan at 58; b. William Borsey in Stamford, CT. New York Times online, 8/7/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/08/arts/music/08deville.html}; Associated Press via Google News, 8/8/2009 {http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jj4yj37U9DWYfLMh8iNpt2MokknAD99UK34G0}.
b. 8/27/1950. Globe and Mail, 8/10/2009; Rolling Stone, no. 1086, 9/3/2009.

Diard, William, tenor, d. 3/8/2009 in Hadlyme, CT; b. 4/26/1924 in Floral Park, NY. Opera News, v. 74 no. 4, October 2009.

Dickinson, Jim, country/R&B/rock pianist, guitarist, and producer, d. 8/15/2009 in Memphis, TN at 67. STLtoday.com, 8/15/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_OBIT_DICKINSON?SITE=MOSTP}; Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009; Chamber Music, v. 26 no. 6, November/December 2009.
also singer; b. James Luther Dickinson 11/21/1941 in Little Rock, AR. guardian.co.uk, 8/17/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/aug/17/jim-dickinson-obituary}; New York Times online, 8/18/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/18/arts/music/18dickinson.html}.

Dino, Kenny, rock singer and songwriter, d. 12/10/2009 in Florida; b. in New York City. Kenny Dino website, 12/2009 {http://www.kennydino.com/}.

Dixon, Luther, songwriter, d. 10/22/2009 at 78. Telegraph.co.uk, 10/28/2009 {http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/6454823/Lives-Remembered.html}.

DJ AM, celebrity d.j., d. ca. 8/28/2009 in Manhattan at 36; b. Adam Goldstein in Philadelphia, PA. New York Times online, 8/28/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/29/nyregion/29dj.html}; stltoday.com, 8/28/2009 {http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/stltoday/obituary.aspx?n=adam-goldstein-dj-am&pid=132025382}.
also club owner, b. 3/30/1973. Los Angeles Times online, 8/29/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-dj-am29-2009aug29,0,379427.story}.

D'Lugoff, Art, nightclub impresario, d. 11/4/2009 in Manhattan at 85; b. Arthur Joshua Dlugoff 8/2/1924 in Harlem. New York Times online, 11/6/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/06/arts/06dlugoff.html}; STLtoday.com, 11/6/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_OBIT_DLUGOFF?SITE=MOSTP}; Chamber Music, v. 27 no. 1, January/February 2010.

D'Mond, Duke, British pop singer and comedian, d. 4/9/2009; b. Richard Edward Palmer 2/25/1943. guardian.co.uk, 4/28/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/apr/28/obituary-duke-d-mond}.
d. in Oxford; b. in Dunstable, Bedfordshire. Independent online, 5/25/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/duke-dmond-lead-singer-of-the-barron-knights-1690489.html}.

Dobbin, Len, jazz writer and broadcaster, d. 7/8/2009 in Montreal, Quebec at 74. CBCnews.ca, 7/10/2009 {http://www.cbc.ca/canada/montreal/story/2009/07/10/dobbin-obit-jazz.html}.
d. 7/9/2009; b. Leonard M. Dobbin 2/23/1935 in Montreal, Quebec. Globe and Mail, 8/8/8/2009; Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.

Dolla, rapper, d. 5/18/2009 in Los Angeles, CA at 21; b. Roderick Anthony Burton II 1988 in Chicago, IL. Los Angeles Times online, 5/19/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-beverlycenter19-2009may19,0,1667313.story}; CNN.com, 5/19/2009 {http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/05/19/california.rapper.killed/index.html}; stltoday.com, 5/19/2009 {http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/stltoday/obituary.aspx?n=roderick-burton&pid=127457321}.

Dollar, Jonny, pioneering British trip hop producer, songwriter, keyboardist, and guitarist, d. 5/29/2009 in London; b. Jonathan Sharp 1964 in Cornwall. Independent online, 6/18/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/jonny-dollar-musician-and-producer-whose-work-with-massive-attack-pioneered-the-genre-of-trip-hop-1707860.html}.

Donoho, Preble Earle, pianist turned printer, d. 10/19/2009 in Silver Spring, MD at 79; b. in Bethesda, MD. washingtonpost.com, 12/13/2009 {http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/12/AR2009121202707.html}.

Dorsey, Willa Mae, gospel singer, d. 1/5/2009 in Portland, OR at 75; b. 7/2/1933 in Atlanta, GA. OregonLive.com, 1/12/2009 {http://www.oregonlive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/01/veteran_gospel_singer_willa_ma.html}.

Downes, Sir Edward, British conductor, d. 7/10/2009 in Zurich, Switzerland at 85; b. 1924 in Birmingham. Associated Press via Google News, 7/14/2009 {http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gZ6RAogxyzEyJkN11Zkw-lgnH9igD99E7JHG0}; Associated Press via Yahoo!News, 7/14/2009 {http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090714/ap_on_re_eu/eu_britain_obit_downes}; STLtoday.com, 7/14/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/E/EU_BRITAIN_OBIT_DOWNES?SITE=MOSTP}; Los Angeles Times online, 7/15/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/arts/la-me-edward-downes15-2009jul15,0,1407476.story}; Opernwelt, v. 50 no. 9/10, September/October 2009.
Edward Thomas Downes; b. 6/17/1924. Opera, v. 60 no. 9, September 2009; Opera News, v. 74 no. 4, October 2009.

Downie, Andrew Fraser, British actor, director, and singer, d. 4/15/2009 in London; b. 5/26/1922 in Edinburgh. Independent online, 5/15/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/andrew-downie-director-singer-and-actor-whose-parts-ranged-from-gilbert-and-sullivan-to-dr-finlays-casebook-1685178.html}.

Drake, Bob, jazz producer, d. 5/12/2009 in Chicago, IL. Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.

Drew, David, British musicologist, critic, author, and publisher, d. 7/25/2009 at 78; b. 9/19/1930 in Putney, south-west London. guardian.co.uk, 8/2/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/theguardian/2009/aug/02/obituary-david-drew}; Times Online, 8/5/2009 {http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article6739167.ece}; Chamber Music, v. 26 no. 6, November/December 2009; Kurt Weill Newsletter, v. 27 no. 2, Fall 2009.
d. in London. New York Times online, 8/17/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/17/arts/17drew.html}; Österreichische Musikzeitschrift, v. 64 no. 10, 2009.
also record producer. Opera, v. 60 no. 11, November 2009.

Dullaghan, Steve "Dulla", British rock bassist and songwriter, d. 2/2009 at 45; b. in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. guardian.co.uk, 2/17/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/theguardian/2009/feb/17/steve-dullaghan-obituary}.
d. 2/4/2009 in Coventry; b. Steven Anthony Dullaghan 12/18/1966. Independent online, 4/13/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/steve-dullaghan-bassist-and-foundermember-of-the-primitives-1668044.html}.

Eaglin, Snooks, R&B guitarist, d. 2/18/2009 in New Orleans, LA at 72; b. Fird Eaglin Jr. 1937 in New Orleans, LA. NOLA.com, 2/18/2009 {http://blog.nola.com/keithspera/2009/02/snooks_eaglin_19372009.html}.
also singer. STLtoday.com, 2/18/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/O/OBIT_EAGLIN?SITE=MOSTP}; New York Times online, 2/19/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/20/arts/music/20eaglin.html}; Rolling Stone, no 1074, 3/19/2009; Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.
b. 1/21/1936. guardian.co.uk, 2/20/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/feb/20/snooks-eaglin-obituary}.

Edelmann, Heinz, German art director of the Beatles film Yellow Submarine, d. 7/21/2009 in Stuttgart at 75; b. 1934 in Aussig, Czechoslovakia. SLTtoday.com, 7/21/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/E/EU_GERMANY_OBIT_EDELMANN?SITE=MOSTP}; New York Times online, 7/23/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/23/arts/design/23edelmann.html}; Rolling Stone, no. 1085, 8/20/2009.

Edmonson, Travis, folk singer and songwriter, d. 5/9/2009 in Mesa, AZ; b. 9/23/1932 in Long Beach, CA. www.travisedmonson.com, 5/10?/2009 {http://www.travisedmonson.com/capsulebiog.htm}; AZ Republic Online, 5/11/2009 {http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/2009/05/10/20090510B1-talker0511.html}; Los Angeles Times online, 5/12/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-travis-edmonson12-2009may12,0,6106526.story}.
also guitarist; b. Travis Jerome Edmonson. New York Times online, 5/14/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/14/arts/music/14edmonson.html}.

Ehret, Walter, choral conductor, teacher, and author, d. 2009; b. 1918. Choral Journal, v. 50 no. 7, February 2010.

Elkins, Margreta, Australian mezzo, d. 4/1/2009 in Brisbane at 78; b. Margaret Ann Enid Geater 10/16/1930 in Brisbane. Telegraph.co.uk, 4/16/2009 {http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/5149448/Margreta-Elkins.html}; Opera News, v. 74 no. 1, July 2009; Opera, v. 60 no. 7, July 2009; Opernwelt, v. 50 no. 6, June 2009.

Ellory, Jack (Alfred John), British session flautist, d. 7/5/2009 at 89; b. 6/18/1920 in Tywardreath, Cornwall. Times Online, 9/7/2009 {http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article6823902.ece}; Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.

Elms, Albert, British composer of television, film, and military music, d. 10/14/2009 at 89; b. 2/28/1920 in Newington, Kent. Times Online, 11/11/2009 {http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article6911502.ece}.

English, Michael, British artist and rock musician, d. 9/25/2009 at 68; b. 9/5/1941 in Bicester, Oxfordshire.

Erdmann, Dietrich, German composer and music professor, d. 4/22/2009 in Berlin at 91; b. 7/20/1917 in Bonn. Orchester, v. 57 no. 6, June 2009.

Escalona, Rafael, Colombian vallenato composer, d. 5/13/2009 at 81; b. Rafael Calixto Escalona Martinez 5/27/1927 in Patillal. Telegraph.co.uk, 5/15/2009 {http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/music-obituaries/5330887/Rafael-Escalona.html}.
also performer, d. 5/12/2009 in Bogota. APP.com, 5/15/2009 {http://www.app.com/article/20090515/NEWS/90515061/1001/rss}.
d. 5/13/2009. New York Times online, 5/19/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/19/arts/music/19escalona.html}.

Evans, Donald "Ean", rock bassist, d. 5/6/2009 in Columbus, MS at 48; b. in Atlanta, GA. stltoday.com, 5/7/2009 {http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/stltoday/obituary.aspx?n=donald-evans&pid=127039894}; New York Times online, 5/8/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/08/arts/music/08evans.html}; Google News, 5/8/2009 {http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5geUi6KiT_tRqvBWde4CP_289b2YQD981LI6G1}.

Evdokimova-Gregori, Eva, ballerina, d. 4/3/2009 in Manhattan at 60; b. 1948 in Geneva. New York Times online, 4/6/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/06/arts/dance/06evdokimova.html}.

Farrington, Neil, British heavy metal drummer, d. 12/20/2009 at 38. Noisecreep, 12/28/2009 {http://www.noisecreep.com/2009/12/28/cerebral-fix-drummer-dies-at-38/}.

Farris, Amy, fiddler, d. ca. 9/26/2009 in Los Angeles, CA at 40; b. in Austin, TX. Austin Music Source (blog), 9/30/2009 {http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/music/entries/2009/09/30/friends_say_fiddler_farris_fou.html}.
also singer and songwriter; b. 10/20/1968. Los Angeles Times online, 10/2/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-amy-farris2-2009oct02,0,4854445.story}.

Fegelson, Selma Fishman, pharmacy worker, opera singer, d. 4/30/2009 in Washington, DC at 97; b. in Philadelphia, PA. washingtonpost.com, 5/22/2009 {http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/05/21/AR2009052104254.html}.

Feinstein, Chris, rock bassist, d. 12/16?/2009 in Manhattan at 42. Spinner Canada, 12/16/2009 {http://www.spinner.ca/2009/12/16/chris-feinstein-death/}.

Ferguson, Gene, tenor and teacher, d. 6/3/2009 in Columbia, SC; b. 6/4/1930 in Windsor, MO. Opera News, v. 74 no. 3, September 2009.

Ferguson, Steve, blues/rock guitarist, d. 10/7/2009 in Louisville, KY at 60; b. in Louisville, KY. courier-journal.com, 10/8/2009 {http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009910080355}.
also singer and songwriter; b. 11/22/1948. New York Times online, 10/17/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/18/arts/music/18ferguson.html}; Rolling Stone, no. 1091, 11/12/2009.

Ferrante, Arthur Richard, pianist, d. 9/19/2009 in Longboat Key, FL at 88; b. 9/7/1921 in New York, NY. Los Angeles Times online, 9/21/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-arthur-ferrante21-2009sep21,0,5788034.story}; STLtoday.com, 9/21/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_OBIT_FERRANTE?SITE=MOSTP}.
b. in Brooklyn, NY. New York Times online, 9/22/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/22/arts/music/22ferrante.html}.

Fine, Wilma Cozart, record producer, d. 9/21/2009 in Harrison, NY at 82; b. 3/29/1927 in Aberdeen, MS. New York Times online, 9/24/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/25/arts/music/25fine.html}; Chamber Music, v. 27 no. 1, January/February 2010.

Fisher, Gilbert B., music teacher, choirmaster, singer, and actor, d. 9/14/2009 in St. Louis, MO at 69. STLtoday.com, 9/18/2009 {http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/deathsobituaries/story/A58E847B7C861D89862576350011AC90?OpenDocument}.
b. 1940. Choral Journal, v. 50 no. 7, February 2010.

Fissette, Nicholas, jazz trumpeter, d. 4/25/2009 in Uccle, Belgium at 81. Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.

Flagello, Ezio, bass, d. 3/19/2009 in Palm Bay, FL at 78; b. 1/28/1931 in New York, NY. New York Times online, 3/24/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/24/theater/24flagello.html}; Opera News, v. 73 no. 12, June 2009; Opernwelt, v. 50 no. 5, May 2009.
also played flugelhorn, trumpet, and violin. Opera, v. 60 no. 6, June 2009.

Flindt, Flemming, Danish cancer, choreographer, and company director, d. 3/10/2009 in Sarasota, FL at 72; b. 1936 in Copenhagen. New York Times online, 3/10/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/06/arts/dance/06flindt.html}.

Fodi, John, Canadian music librarian and composer, d. 11/2/2009; b. 1944. Canadian Music Centre website, 11/3/2009 {http://www.musiccentre.ca/apps/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.FA_dsp_details&newsid=1250}.
d. at 65. globeandmail.com, 11/6/2009 {http://v1.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/Deaths.20091106.93213051/BDAStory/BDA/deaths}.

Fohrenbach, Jean-Claude, jazz tenor saxophonist, d. 3/30/2009 in Villiers-le-Duc, France at 84. Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.

Ford, Clinton, British multigenre popular singer, d. 10/21/2009 at 77; b. Ian George Stopford Harrison 11/4/1931 in Salford. guardian.co.uk, 10/22/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/oct/22/clinton-ford-obituary}.
d. in Douglas, Isle of Man. Independent online, 10/23/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/clinton-ford-singer-and-entertainer-whose-versatility-was-both-his-strength-and-his-weakness-1807575.html}.

Forsman, Clyde, woodworker, accordionist, and singer, d. 6/5/2009 in San Francisco, CA at 94; b. in California. SFGate.com, 6/17/2009 {http://www.legacy.com/SFGate/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=128536269}.

Fort, Robert E. Jr., organist, choirmaster, music professor, d. 1/29/2009 in Deland, FL; b. in Ocala, FL. American Organist, v. 43 no. 4, April 2009.

Fortune, Jesse, a.k.a. Fortune Tellin Man, blues singer, d. 8/31/2009 in Chicago, IL at 79; b. in Macon, MS. Associated Press via Yahoo!News, 9/1/2009 {http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090901/ap_on_re_us/deaths_5}; Los Angeles Times online, 9/2/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-passings2-2009sep02,0,4923428.story}.

Fortune, Nigel Cameron, British musicologist, d. 4/10/2009 at 84; b. 12/5/1924 in Birmingham. guardian.co.uk, 4/23/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2009/apr/23/nigel-fortune-obituary}; 17th century music, v. 18 no. 2, Spring 2009.

Foss, Lukas, composer, pianist, and conductor, d. 2/1/2009 in Manhattan at 86; b. Lukas Fuchs 8/15/1922 in Berlin. New York Times online, 2/1/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/02/arts/music/02foss.html}; STLtoday.com, 2/2/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/O/OBIT_FOSS?SITE=MOSTP}; Opernwelt, v. 50 no. 3, March 2009; Chamber Music, v. 25 no.3, May/June 2009; Classical Guitar, v. 27 no. 7, March 2009; Opera News, v. 74 no. 1, July 2009.

Foster, Susanna, singer and actress, d. 1/17/2009 in Englewood, NJ at 84; b. Suzanne DeLee Flanders Larson 12/6/1924 in Chicago, IL. Los Angeles Times online, 1/20/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-susannafoster20-2009jan20,0,3670188.story}; Variety online, 1/20/2009 {http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117998809.html}; New York Times online, 1/21/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/21/arts/music/21foster.html}.
b. Susanna DeLee Flanders. Independent online, 1/26/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/susanna-foster-singer-and-actress-who-starred-in-lsquothe-phantom-of-the-operarsquo-opposite-claude-rains-1515896.html}.

Fox, Baynard L., d. 9/30/1982 at 50; b. 9/21/1932. Hymn, v. 44 no. 4, Oct. 1993.
d. 10/9/1982. Personal email from Rebecca Fox Jakoby (sister), 3/7/2009.

Francois, Jacqueline, jazz vocalist, d. ca. 3/7/2009 in Paris, France at 87. Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.

Fuchs, Gerhardt "Jerry", punk drummer, d. 11/8/2009 in Brooklyn, NY at 34. Spinner, 11/8/2009 {http://www.spinner.com/2009/11/08/brooklyn-drummer-jerry-fuchs-dies-after-fall-down-elevator-shaft/}; New York Times online, 11/8/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/09/nyregion/09elevator.html}; EW.com, 11/9/2009 {http://music-mix.ew.com/2009/11/09/jerry-fuchs-drummer-dies/}.
b. in Georgia. New York Post online, 11/9/2009 {http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/brooklyn/indie_rocker_tragedy_vzvH9sBXvWVA5hjdDPaR0I}.

Gaba, Hal, music publisher, d. 3/9/2009 in Los Angeles, CA at 63; b. 1946 in Oakland, CA. Billboard, v. 121 no. 13, 4/4/2009.

Galasso, Michael John, theater and film composer and violinist, d. 9/9/2009 in Paris, France at 60; b. 1949 in Hammond, LA. 2theadvocate.com, 9/20/2009 {http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=michael-john-galasso&pid=133129025}; Chamber Music, v. 27 no. 1, January/February 2010.

Gans, Danny, Vegas singer/impressionist/comedian, d. 5/1/2009 in Las Vegas, NV at 52. CNN.com, 5/1/2009 {http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/05/01/obit.gans/index.html}.
b. Daniel Davies Gans. New York Times online, 5/20/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/21/us/21land.html}.

Garrett, Eric, British bass, d. 5/8/2009 on Majorca; b. 6/10/1931 in Skelton, Redcar and Cleveland, North Yorkshire. Independent online, 6/19/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/eric-garrett-bass-who-sang-more-than-70-roles-in-40-years-at-covent-garden-1708921.html}; Opera, v. 60 no. 7, July 2009.
d. 5/7/2009. Opera News, v. 74 no. 2, August 2009.

Garvey, William, songwriter, d. 8/3/2009 in Cleveland, OH at 51. Los Angeles Times online, 9/25/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-passings25-2009sep25,0,7302299,full.story}.

Gaskin, Leonard Ogarro, jazz bassist, d. 1/24/2009 at 88; b. 8/25/1920. guardian.co.uk, 5/25/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/may/25/obituary-leonard-gaskin}.
d. in Bayside Queens, NY. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Gately, Stephen, Irish pop singer, d. 10/10/2009 on Majorca, Spain at 33. CNN.com, 10/11/2009 {http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/10/11/boyzone.death/index.html}; STLtoday.com, 10/11/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/E/EU_OBIT_STEPHEN_GATELY?SITE=MOSTP}; Times Online, 10/11/2009 {http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/ireland/article6869799.ece}.
d. near Port d'Andratx, Mallorca, Spain. Associated Press via Google News, 10/11/2009 {http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iFst7jd4fz7xXtDEzBDH-4oRegAgD9B8RJVO0}; New York Times online, 10/13/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/13/arts/music/13gately.html}.

Gee, Mickey, Welsh rock guitarist, d. 1/21/2009 in Cardiff at 64; b. in Cardiff. WalesOnline.co.uk, 1/23/2009 {http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/cardiff-news/2009/01/23/welsh-guitar-hero-mickey-gee-dies-after-illness-battle-91466-22757985/}.
also singer and songwriter; b. Michael Gee 12/31/1943 in Cardiff. Independent online, 3/21/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/mickey-gee-prolific-guitarist-who-worked-with-tom-jones-and-joe-cocker-1650630.html}.

George, Carolyn, a.k.a. Carolyn George d'Amboise, photographer and ballerina, d. 2/10/2009 in Manhattan at 81; b. 9/6/1927 in Dallas, TX. New York Times online, 2/11/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/12/arts/dance/12george.html}.

Gessesse, Tlahoun, Ethiopian popular singer, d. 4/19/2009 at 68; b. 9/27/1940 in Addis Ababa. guardian.co.uk, 5/7/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/may/07/tlahoun-gessesse-obituary}.

Gideon, Steve, Broadway actor, singer, and dancer, d. 5/1/2009 in West Hollywood, CA at 52; b. Stephen Craig Hayes 11/13/1956 in Richmond, VA. Los Angeles Times online, 5/10/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/arts/la-me-steve-gideon10-2009may10,0,4525591.story}.

Giebel, Slava, German heavy metal guitarist, d. 5/23/2009 at 20. Noisecreep, 5/29/2009 {http://www.noisecreep.com/2009/05/29/strydegor-guitarist-slava-giebel-killed-in-car-crash/}.

Gipson, Carl Horace, singer (tenor) and actor, d. 12/20/2009 in Washington, DC at 83; b. in Beaumont, TX. washingtonpost.com, 1/17/2010 {http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/16/AR2010011602781_2.html}.

Girdis, Rob, luthier, d. 2009; b. 1953. American Lutherie, no. 99, Fall 2009.

Giuliani, François, opera publicist, d. 6/22/2009 in Bruges, Belgium; b. 8/5/1938 in Algiers, Algeria. Opera News, v. 74 no. 3, September 2009.

Glaskin, Claire, British choreographer, d. 3/27/2009 in Essex at 50; b. 5/11/1958 in London. Opera, v. 60 no. 6, June 2009.

Goldmann, Friedrich, German composer, d. in Berlin at 68; b. 1941 in Chemnitz. Opernwelt, v. 50 no. 9/10, September/October 2009.
also conductor, d. 7/27/2009; b. in Siegmar-Schönau, Chemnitz. Neue Zeitschrift für Musik, v. 170 no. 5, September/October 2009.

Goodie, Beverly, promoter/manager, d. 7/17/2009 in Houston, TX. Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.

Goodwin, Jim, jazz pianist and cornetist, d. 4/19/2009 in Portland, OR at 66. Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.

Gosdin, Vern, country music singer-songwriter, d. 4/28/2009 in Nashville, TN at 74; b. 8/5/1934 in Woodland, AL. TENNESSEAN.COM, 4/29/2009 {http://www.tennessean.com/article/20090429/TUNEIN/90429005/1005/ENTERTAINMENT}; stltoday.com, 4/29/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_OBIT_GOSDIN?SITE=MOSTP}.

Graham, Bobby, British rock drummer, d. 2009; b. 1940. New York Times online, 12/23/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/12/23/magazine/music-they-made-audioss/index.html}.

Grant, Genie, jazz vocalist, d. 4/25/2009 in Dallas, TX at 76. Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.

Green, Archie, folklorist and musicologist, d. 3/22/2009 in San Francisco, CA at 91; b. Aaron Green in Winnipeg, Manitoba. New York Times online, 3/28/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/29/books/29green.html}.
b. 6/29/1917. Independent online, 4/6/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/archie-green-folklorist-and-musicologist-1663418.html}.

Greenberg, Bob, music industry executive, d. 9/11/2009 in West Hills, Los Angeles, CA at 75; b. 5/8/1934 in New Haven, CT. Los Angeles Times online, 9/15/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-passings16-2009sep16,0,825690.story}; Variety online, 9/16/2009 {http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118008735.html}.

Greenwell, Constance Hunter, organist, d. 2/8/2009 in Dallas, TX at 81; b. 9/14/1927 in Knoxville, TN. American Organist, v. 43 no. 7, July 2009.

Greenwich, Ellie, pop/rock songwriter, d. 8/26/2009 in Manhattan at 68; b. Eleanor Louise Greenwich 10/23/1940 in Brooklyn, NY. New York Times online, 8/26/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/27/arts/music/27greenwich.html}; stltoday.com, 8/26/2009 {http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/stltoday/obituary.aspx?n=ellie-greenwich&pid=131930983}; brisbanetimes.com.au, 8/27/2009 {http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/entertainment/music/ellie-greenwich-cowriter-chapel-of-love-dies-20100218-ogj7.html}.
also arranger, producer, and backup singer. washingtonpost.com, 8/28/2009 {http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/27/AR2009082703991.html}; Independent online, 8/31/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/ellie-greenwich-cowriter-of-such-pop-classics-as-lsquoda-doo-ron-ronrsquo-lsquobe-my-babyrsquo-and-lsquoleader-of-the-packrsquo-1779726.html}.

Gregg, Susan, director and producer of plays and musicals, d. ca. 7/20/2009 in St. Louis, MO at 65. STLtoday.com, 7/23/2009 {http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/deathsobituaries/story/1FDE21C43FED9253862575FB0080A51E?OpenDocument}.

Grindea, Carola, British piano teacher, d. 7/10/2009 at 95; b. Carola Rabinovici 1/29/1914 in Piatra Neamt, Moldovia. Telegraph.co.uk, 7/23/2009 {http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/music-obituaries/5895572/Professor-Carola-Grindea.html}.

Groucutt, Kelly, English rock bassist, d. 2/19/2009 in Worcester at 63. STLtoday.com, 2/20/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/E/EU_BRITAIN_OBIT_GROUCUTT?SITE=MOSTP}.
d. 2/10/2009. New York Times online, 2/26/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/26/arts/music/26groucutt.html}.
b. 1945. Rolling Stone, no 1074, 3/19/2009.

Gurley, James, rock guitarist, d. 12/20/2009 in Palm Springs, CA. Big Brother and the Holding Company website, 12/20/2009 {http://www.bbhc.com/}.
d. at 69; b. 12/22/1939. emusic message boards, 12/20/2009 {http://www.emusic.com/messageboard/viewTopic.html?topicId=221530}.
b. in Detroit, MI. Spinner, 12/22/2009 {http://www.spinner.com/2009/12/22/big-brother-and-the-holding-company-guitarist-james-gurley-dies/}; Los Angeles Times online, 12/24/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-james-gurley24-2009dec24,0,1577562.story}; STLtoday.com, 12/24/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_OBIT_JAMES_GURLEY?SITE=MOSTP}; chicagotribune.com, 12/25/2009 {http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-obit-gurleydec25,0,1654488.story}.
d. in Palm Desert, CA. New York Times online, 12/25/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/25/arts/music/25gurley.html}.

Gustavson, Eva, alto, d. 2/10/2009 in San Pedro, CA; b. 2/18/1917 in Dovrehallen, Norway. Opera News, v. 73 no. 12, June 2009.

Hagglof, Gosta, jazz producer, d. 3/8/2009 in Norway at ca. 75. Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.

Hale, Monte, singing cowboy of movies, d. 3/29/2009 in Studio City, CA at 89; b. in Texas. ContraCostaTimes.com, 3/30/2009 {http://www.contracostatimes.com/california/ci_12030179}.
b. in San Angelo, TX. New York Times online, 4/2/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/02/movies/02hale.html}.

Hall, Alaina Reed, actress and singer, d. 12/17/2009 in Los Angeles, CA at 63. PopEater, 12/21/2009 {http://www.popeater.com/2009/12/21/alaina-reed-hall-of-sesame-street-and-227-dies-at-63/}.

Hallett, Andy, actor and singer, d. 3/29/2009 in Los Angeles, CA at 33; b. in Osterville, MA. E! Online, 3/30/2009 {http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b106789_angel_star_andy_hallett_dies_of_heart.html}; SCI FI Waire, 3/30/2009 {http://scifiwire.com/2009/03/angel-star-andy-hallett-d.php}; STLtoday.com, 3/31/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/O/OBIT_ANDY_HALLETT?SITE=MOSTP}.

Hanell, Robert, German composer and music director, d. 3/14/2009 in Fredersdorf at 84. Opernwelt, v. 50 no. 5, May 2009; Orchester, v. 57 no. 6, June 2009.

Hangal, Gangubai, Indian classical singer, d. 7/21/2009 in Hubli at 96; b. 3/5/1913 in Karnataka state. STLtoday.com, 7/21/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/A/AS_INDIA_OBIT_GANGUBAI_HANGAL?SITE=MOSTP}; Los Angeles Times online, 7/24/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-passings24-2009jul24,0,629083.story}.

Hannan, Tony, jazz drummer, d. 5/3/2009 in Duxbury, MA at 81. Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.

Hanson, Jeff, rock singer-songwriter, d. 6/5/2009 in St. Paul, MN at 31. StarTribune.com, 6/5/2009 {http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/music/47108762.html}.
b. in Milwaukee, WI. MSN.com, 6/8/2009 {http://music.msn.com/music/article.aspx?news=413282}.

Hanson, Ola, jazz trombonist, d. 2/9/2009 in Columbus, OH at 76. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Harper, Kenneth, bassist and teacher, d. at 45. Strad, v. 120, no. 1429, May 2009; Chamber Music, v. 26 no. 4, July/August 2009.

Harpham, Virginia Ruth, violinist, d. 4/13/2009 in Bethesda, MD at 91; b. in Huntington, IN. washingtonpost.com, 4/29/2009 {http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/28/AR2009042803396.html}.

Harshaw, George Hatton Sr., bass-baritone, voice teacher, choir director, d. 11/2/2009 in Silver Spring, MD at 83; b. in Hickory, NC. washingtonpost.com, 11/20/2009 {http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/19/AR2009111904062.html}.

Hart, Tim, British folk singer, d. 12/24/2009 at 61. undercover.com.au, 12/27/2009 {http://undercover.com.au/News-Story.aspx?id=9914}.
b. 1/9/1948. The Mudcat Cafe, 12/25/2009 {http://www.mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=126028}.
b. in Lincoln; d. in La Gomera, Canary Islands, Spain. guardian.co.uk, 12/29/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/dec/29/tim-hart-obituary}; msnbc, 12/30/2009 {http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34635735/ns/entertainment-music/}; BBC News online, 12/31/2009 {http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8435839.stm}; New York Times online, 12/31/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/31/arts/music/31hart.html}.

Havernstein, Muriel, jazz pianist, d. in Nobleboro, ME at 85. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Hawdon, Richard, British jazz trumpeter, bandleader, and teacher, d. 6/24/2009 in Leeds; b. 8/27/1927 in Leeds. Independent online, 8/1/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/richard-hawdon-jazz-trumpeter-and-bandleader-1765915.html}.
Dickie Hawdon. Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.

Hawes, Bess Lomax, musician and folklorist, d. 11/27/2009 in Portland, OR at 88; b. 1/21/1921 in Austin, TX. Los Angeles Times online, 11/30/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-bess-lomax-hawes30-2009nov30,0,969391.story}; STLtoday.com, 12/1/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_OBIT_HAWES?SITE=MOSTP}.
b. Bess Brown Lomax. New York Times online, 11/30/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/01/arts/music/01hawes.html}.

Hawksworth, Johnny, jazz pianist and bassist, d. ca. 7/2009 in the United Kingdom at 85. Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.

Healey, James S., music librarian, d. 7/31/2009; b. 7/14/1931 in Chicago, IL. Beethoven Journal, v. 24 no. 2, Winter 2009.

Heck, Trotty, jazz pianist, d. 2/13/2009 in Indianapolis, IN at ca. 72. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Hedrenius, Gugge, jazz pianist, d. 4/27/2009 in Sweden at 70. Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.

Heidkamp, Konrad, writer on jazz, d. 1/11/2009 in Hamburg, Germany at 61. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Helleny, Joel, jazz trombonist, d. 6/20/2009 at 53. Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.

Henry, Kent, blues-rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter, d. 3/18/2009 in Portland, OR; b. Henry Plischke 4/5/1948 in Hollywood, CA. Independent online, 3/30/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/kent-henry-guitarist-with-steppenwolf-and-blues-image-1657169.html}.

Higgins, Eddie, jazz pianist, d. 8/31/2009 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL at 77; b. 1932 in Cambridge, MA. chicagotribune.com, 9/2/2009 {http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/chi-obit-ed-higgins-02sep02,0,1489219.story}; Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.

Hilferty, Robert, critic, d. Chamber Music, v. 26 no. 5, September/October 2009.
also editor, activist, and filmmaker, d. 7/24/2009 in New York, NY; b. 12/14/1959 in Teaneck, NJ. Opera News, v. 74 no. 4, October 2009.

Hill, Rocky, rock guitarist, d. 4/10/2009 in the Houston, TX area at 62; b. John Rockford Hill 12/1/1946. Chron.com, 4/13/2009 {http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/6371553.html}.

Hillman, David, British tenor, d. 8/8/2009 in London at 74; b. 1937 in London. Opera, v. 60 no. 12, December 2009.

Hockridge, Edmund, singer and actor, d. 3/15/2009 at 89; b. 1919 in Vancouver, BC. Times Online, 3/17/2009 {http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article5919521.ece}.

Holdridge, Cheryl, actress, singer, and dancer, d. 1/6/2009 in Santa Monica, CA at 64; b. Cheryl Lynn Phelps 6/20/1944 in New Orleans, LA. New York Times online, 1/10/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/11/arts/television/11holdridge.html}.

Holland, Jerry, Canadian fiddler and composer, d. at 54. Strad, v. 120, no. 1433, September 2009.

Hollering, Charly, jazz clarinetist, d. 5/24/2009 in Stuttgart, Germany at 65. Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.

Holst, Timothy J., singing circus ringmaster and talent czar, d. 4/16/2009 in São Paulo, Brazil at 61; b. 10/9/1947 in Galesburg, IL. New York Times online, 4/22/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/23/arts/23holst.html}.

Hope, Julian John Somerset, British opera director, 2nd Baron Glendevon, grandson of Somerset Maugham, d. 9/29/2009 at 59; b. 3/16/1950 in London. guardian.co.uk, 11/4/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/nov/04/julian-hope-obituary}; Opera News, v. 74 no. 9, March 2010.

Hopper, Hugh, British rock/jazz bassist, d. 6/7/2009 at 64; b. in Kent. jazzwisemagazine.com, 6/8/2009 {http://www.jazzwisemagazine.com/component/content/10854?task=view}.
Hugh Colin Hopper, d. in Kent; b. 4/29/1945 in Canterbury. New York Times online, 6/10/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/11/arts/music/11hopper.html}; Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.

Horak, Robert Phillip, violinist, d. 11/23/2009 in Clinton, MD at 88; b. in Detroit, MI. washingtonpost.com, 12/13/2009 {http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/12/AR2009121202682.html}.

Horig, Gunter, jazz pianist, d. 1/17/2009 in Dresden, Germany at 81. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Howard, Roland S., Australo-British rock guitarist, d. 12/30/2009 at 50. Spinner, 12/30/2009 {http://www.spinner.com/2009/12/30/birthday-party-guitarist-roland-s-howard-dies-aged-50/}.
Rowland S. Howard, d. in Melbourne. theage.com.au, 12/31/2009 {http://www.theage.com.au/national/rowland-howard-hangs-up-his-guitar-for-keeps-20091230-ljxn.html}; SIDE-LINE, 1/1/2010 {http://www.side-line.com/news_comments.php?id=44008_0_2_0_C}.

Hughes, Allen, music and dance critic, d. 11/16/2009 in Sarasota, FL at 87; b. 12/28/1921 in Brownsburg, IN. New York Times online, 11/17/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/18/arts/dance/19hughes.html}; Chamber Music, v. 27 no. 1, January/February 2010; Opera News, v. 74 no. 9, March 2010.

Hunt, Lois, soprano, d. 7/26/2009 in Manhattan at 84; b. Lois Harriet Marcus in York, PA. New York Times online, 7/28/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/28/arts/music/28hunt.html}; Opernwelt, v. 50 no. 9/10, September/October 2009.
b. 11/26/1924. Opera News, v. 74 no. 4, October 2009.

Hutcherson, Laddie Gene, rocker, d. 5/30/2009 in Ash Flat, AR at 64. Batesville Daily Guard online, 6/1/2009 {http://www.guardonline.com/content/laddie-hutcherson}; Memphis Flyer online, 6/4/2009 {http://www.memphisflyer.com/SingAllKinds/archives/2009/06/04/in-memoriam-koko-taylor-and-laddie-hutcherson}.
Laddie "Fat Laddie" Hutcherson, blues singer, guitarist, and bandleader, d. in Cherokee Village, AR; b. 4/4/1945. tampabay.com, 6/3/2009 {http://www.tampabay.com/news/obituaries/article1006761.ece}.

Hutchins, Carleen Maley, luthier and pioneering string instrument acoustician, d. 8/7/2009 in Wolfeboro, NH at 98; b. 5/24/1911 in Springfield, MA. New York Times online, 8/8/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/09/arts/music/09hutchins.html}; Strad, v. 120, no. 1434, October 2009; Chamber Music, v. 26 no. 6, November/December 2009.

Infeld, Peter, Austrian string manufacturer, d. at 67. Strad, v. 120, no. 1430, June 2009; Orchester, v. 57 no. 6, June 2009.

Interior, Lux, pioneering punk singer, songwriter, and bandleader, d. 2/4/2009 at 62; b. Erick Lee Purkhiser. MTV.com, 2/4/2009 {http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1604336/20090204/story.jhtml}; STLtoday.com, 2/6/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/O/OBIT_LUX_INTERIOR?SITE=MOSTP}.
d. in Glendale, CA; b. in Stow, OH. New York Times online, 2/5/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/06/arts/music/06interior.html}.
b. 10/21/1946. Independent online, 2/6/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/lux-interior-singer-with-the-cramps-1547620.html}; Rolling Stone, no. 1073, 3/5/2009.

Jackson, Michael, pop superstar (singer, dancer, songwriter), d. 6/25/2009 in Los Angeles, CA at 50. TMZ.com, 6/25/2009 {http://www.tmz.com/2009/06/25/michael-jackson-dies-death-dead-cardiac-arrest/}.
Michael Joseph Jackson, b. 8/29/1958 in Gary, IN. New York Times online, 6/25/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/26/arts/music/26jackson.html}; stltoday.com, 6/25/2009 {http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/stltoday/obituary.aspx?n=michael-jackson&pid=128911426}; guardian.co.uk, 6/26/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/jun/26/michael-jackson-obituary}; Times Online, 6/26/2009 {http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article6581850.ece}; Telegraph.co.uk, 6/26/2009 {http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/celebrity-obituaries/5643156/Michael-Jackson.html}; Independent online, 6/27/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/michael-jackson-singer-whose-personal-troubles-overshadowed-his-status-as-one-of-pops-greatest-performers-1721571.html}.

Jairazbhoy, Nazir Ali, ethnomusicologist, d. 6/20/2009 in Van Nuys, CA at 81; b. in England. Los Angeles Times online, 6/28/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-passings28-2009jun28,0,4168037.story}.
also administrator. SEM Newsletter, v. 43 no. 4, September 2009.

Jarre, Maurice, Oscar-winning film composer, d. 3/29/2009 in Los Angeles, CA at 84. Le Point.fr, 3/29/2009 {http://www.lepoint.fr/actualites-insolites/deces-de-maurice-jarre-compositeur-de-musiques-de-films-mythiques/918/0/330221}; CNN.com, 3/30/2009 {http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Movies/03/30/mauricejarre.alexandredesplat/index.html}; New York Times online, 3/30/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2009/03/30/arts/international-film-jarre.html}; Chamber Music, v. 26 no. 4, July/August 2009.
b. 1924 in Lyon, France. stltoday.com, 3/30?/2009 {http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/stltoday/obituary.aspx?n=maurice-jarre&pid=125615554}.
Maurice Alexis Jarre; b. 9/13/1924. guardian.co.uk, 3/31/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2009/mar/31/maurice-jarre-obituary}; Times Online, 3/31/2009 {http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article6004815.ece}.
Maurice-Alexis Jarre. Independent online, 3/31/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/maurice-jarre-composer-who-won-three-oscars-for-his-work-with-david-lean-1657999.html}.
d. 3/28/2009 in Malibu, CA. Los Angeles Times online, 3/31/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-maurice-jarre31-2009mar31,0,4263401.story}.

Jarrett, Ted (Theodore R.), R&B and country pianist, singer, songwriter, producer, and publisher, d. 3/21/2009 in Nashville, TN; b. 10/17/1925 in Nashville, TN. Independent online, 4/14/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/ted-jarrett-musician-labelowner-and-producer-who-brought-rb-to-nashville-1668287.html}.

Jarvis, Duane, rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter, d. 4/1/2009 in Los Angeles, CA at 51. Tennessean.com, 4/1/2009 {http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200990401037}.
d. in Marina del Rey, CA; b. 8/22/1957 in Astoria, OR. Los Angeles Times online, 4/1/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-duane-jarvis2-2009apr02,0,7135509.story}.

Jeffries, Dewey, jazz pianist, bassist, and vocalist, d. 7/17/2009 in Cleveland Heights, OH at 68. Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.

Jerett, Nick, jazz reeds player, d. 1/30/2009 in Boston, MA at 90. Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.

Jerome, Richard W. "Dick", flutist and flutemaker, d. 2/27/2009 in East Thetford, VT at 86; b. in Montpelier, VT. Jerome Family Genealogy website, 2/28/2009 {http://www.jeromefamily.org/rwj/}.

Jeter, Claude, gospel singer, d. 1/6/2009 in the Bronx, NY at 94; b. 10/26/1914 in Montgomery, AL. New York Times online, 1/10/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/11/arts/music/11jeter.html}.
Rev. Claude A. Jeter; b. in Birmingham, AL. Independent online, 2/4/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/claude-jeter-influential-gospel-singer-who-refused-to-sing-secular-material-1544960.html}.

Johns, Robbie, jazz drummer, guitarist, and vocalist, d. 1/9/2009 at 56. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Johnson, Cornelius, blues drummer, d. 2/1/2009 in Dayton, OH. Dayton Daily News online, 2/9/2009 {http://www.daytondailynews.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2009/02/09/ddn020909pineybrownobit.html}.
d. at ca. 72. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Johnson, David Charles, British musicologist, composer, and expert on Scottish heritage, d. 3/30/2009 at 66; b. 10/27/1942 in Edinburgh. guardian.co.uk, 5/8/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/may/08/david-johnson-obituary-composer}.

Johnson, Leslie, writer, editor, and publisher, d. 1/17/2009 in Minneapolis, MN at ca. 64. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Johnson, Wycliffe, a.k.a. Steely, Jamaican reggae composer, producer, and keyboardist, d. 9/1/2009 in East Patchogue, NY at 47; b. in Trenchtown, Kingston, Jamaica. New York Times online, 9/5/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/06/arts/music/06steely.html}.
b. 8/18/1962. Telegraph.co.uk, 9/11/2009 {http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/music-obituaries/6175377/Wycliffe-Steely-Johnson.html}.

Jones, Buster B "Machine Gun Hands", country guitar virtuoso, d. 2/2/2009 at 49; b. Bradley F. Jones 1959 in Ames, IA. registerguard.com, 2/5/2009 {http://www.registerguard.com/csp/cms/sites/web/entertainment/ticket/7064366-41/story.csp}.

Jones, Uriel, Motown drummer, d. 3/24/2009 in Dearborn, MI at 74; b. in Detroit. New York Times online, 3/25/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/26/arts/music/26jones.html}; stltoday.com, 3/26/2009 {http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/stltoday/obituary.aspx?n=uriel-jones&pid=125481965}; Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.
b. 6/13/1934. Independent online, 3/26/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/uriel-jones-one-of-the-funk-brothers-and-the-last-of-the-great-motown-drummers-1654173.html}.

Jordan, Dan, jazz pianist, d. 5/27/2009 in Clawson, MI at 64. Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.

Jung, Hans, jazz pianist, d. 4/22/2009 in Rudesheim, Germany at 88. Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.

Kaan, Fred, Dutch hymn writer, d. 10/4/2009 at 80; b. 7/27/1929 in Haarlem. Times Online, 10/15/2009 {http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article6876821.ece}.

Karnau, Kay, pianist, organist, teacher, accompanist, and adjudicator, d. 1/9/2009. Piano Guild Notes, v. 59/no. 1, Summer 2009.

Katz, Dick, jazz pianist, record producer, educator, and writer, d. 11/10/2009 in Manhattan at 85; b. Richard Aaron Katz 3/13/1924 in Baltimore, MD. New York Times online, 11/12/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/13/arts/music/13katz.html}; Chamber Music, v. 27 no. 1, January/February 2010.

Kaufman, George, rock bassist, d. 3/15/2009 in Valhalla, NY at 58; b. in New York, NY. Newsday.com, 3/13/2009 {http://www.newsday.com/news/local/ny-likauf1312542514mar13,0,6284420.story}.

Keane, Bob, record producer, d. 11/28/2009 in Hollywood, CA at 87; b. Robert Verril Kuhn 1/5/1922 in Manhattan Beach, CA. New York Times online, 12/2/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/02/arts/music/02keane.html}.
b. Robert Verrill Kuhn. Independent online, 1/28/2010 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/bob-keane-record-producer-who-kickstarted-the-careers-of-sam-cooke-frank-zappa-and-barry-white-1880948.html}.

Kelliher, Lawrence G. "Larry", organist and choir director, d. 6/2/2009 in Madison, WI. American Organist, v. 43 no. 9, September 2009.

Kenley, John, theatrical producer, d. 10/23/2009 in Cleveland, OH at 103; b. John Kremchek 2/20/1906 near Denver, CO. Ohio.com, 10/30/2009 {http://www.ohio.com/news/67471302.html}.

Kennedy, Charlie, jazz alto saxophonist, d. 4/3/2009 in Ventura, CA at 81. Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.
b. Charles Sumner Kennedy 7/2/1927 in Staten Island, NY. Jazz Journal International, v. 62 no. 5, July 2009.

Kent, Aurelia Naomi Canady, music teacher, organist, and choir director, d. 7/31/2009 in Orangeburg, SC at 86. American Organist, v. 43 no 12, December 2009.

Khan, Ali Akbar, Bengali sarod master and film composer, d. 6/18/2009 in San Anselmo, CA at 87; b. in Shibpur, Bengal (Bangladesh). New York Times online, 6/19/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/20/arts/music/22khan.html}; Southern California Public Radio online, 6/25/2009 {http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/06/23/memory-indian-musical-genius-opinion/}; Chamber Music, v. 26 no. 5, September/October 2009.
b. 4/14/1922. washingtonpost.com, 6/19/2009 {http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/06/19/AR2009061902628.html}; Rolling Stone, no. 1084, 8/6/2009.
b. in Shivpur, Bengal. Los Angeles Times online, 6/20/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-ali-akbar-khan20-2009jun20,0,4785353.story}.
d. at 88; b. 1922. World Music Central, 6/20/2009 {http://worldmusiccentral.org/article.php/Sarod_Maestro_Ali_Akbar_Khan_Dies_at_88}.
d. in San Rafael, CA. Hyphen Magazine online, 6/22/2009 {http://www.hyphenmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/maestro-ali-akbar-khan-1922-20.html}.
d. 6/19/2009 in San Francisco, CA. Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.

Kielson, Lee, choral conductor and teacher, d. 5/4/2009; b. 1926. Choral Journal, v. 50 no. 1, August 2009.

King, Hazel-Thomas Baker, organist, pianist, and choral director, d. 4/8/2009 in Charlottesville, VA at 71; b. 8/5/1937 in Charleston, SC. American Organist, v. 43 no. 7, July 2009.

King, John Robert, classical ukelele virtuoso, also guitarist and guitar teacher, d. 4/3/2009 in St. Petersburg, FL at 55; b. 10/13/1953 in San Diego, CA. New York Times online, 4/27/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/27/arts/music/27king.html}; Soundboard, v. 35 no. 3, 2009.

King, Pete (Peter Stephen George), British jazz club owner and saxophonist, d. 12/20/2009 at 80; b. 8/23/1929 in Bow, east London. Telegraph.co.uk, 12/21/2009 {http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/music-obituaries/6860255/Pete-King.html}.
d. in London. Independent online, 12/23/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/pete-king-the-power-behind-the-throne-at-ronnie-scotts-jazz-club-1848141.html}.

King, Willie, blues singer and guitarist, d. 3/8/2009 in Pickens County, AL at 65. New York Times online, 3/10/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/11/arts/music/11king.html}; Press-Telegram online, 3/11/2009 {http://www.presstelegram.com/ci_11892139}.
d. in Montgomery, AL. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

King Burch, Yvonne, jazz/swing singer, d. 12/13/2009 in Santa Barbara, CA at 89. Hollywood Reporter online, 12/15/2009 {http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i19e664b8acc8921387e81b343b9ecd42}; New York Times online, 12/18/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/18/arts/music/18burch.html}.
b. 1/20/1920 in Ephraim, UT. Los Angeles Times online, 12/17/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-yvonne-king17-2009dec17,0,708333.story}.

Kinsman, Everett S., organist, d. 1/14/2009 in Bethesda, MD at 86. American Organist, v. 43 no. 6, June 2009.

Kirby, Robert Bruce, British orchestrator and arranger, d. 10/3/2009 at 61; b. 4/16/1948 in Hertfordshire. guardian.co.uk, 10/7/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/oct/07/robert-kirby-obituary}.

Kirchner, Leon, composer, d. 9/17/2009; b. 1919. NewMusicBox, 9/17/2009 {http://www.newmusicbox.org/article.nmbx?id=6128}.
b. 1/24/1919. Leonard Lehrman on MLA-L, 9/17/2009.
also pianist, conductor, and teacher, d. in Manhattan; b. in Brooklyn, NY. New York Times online, 9/17/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/18/arts/music/18kirchner.html}; Chamber Music, v. 26 no. 6, November/December 2009; Opernwelt, v. 50 no. 11, November 2009.

Klebe, Giselher, German composer, d. 10/5/2009 in Detmold; b. 1925 in Mannheim. Neue Zeitschrift für Musik, v. 170 no. 6, November/December 2009.

Klein, Allen, record publisher, d. 7/4/2009 in New York at 77; b. in New Jersey. msnbc.com, 7/4/2009 {http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31739113/ns/entertainment-music/}.
d. in Manhattan; b. in Newark, NJ. New York Times online, 7/4/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/05/arts/music/05klein.html}.
b. 12/18/1931. Los Angeles Times online, 7/5/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-allen-klein5-2009jul05,0,4342817.story}; Independent online, 7/6/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/allen-klein-notorious-business-manager-for-the-beatles-and-the-rolling-stones-1732780.html}; Times Online, 7/6/2009 {http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article6643671.ece}; Rolling Stone, no. 1084, 8/6/2009.

Klenfner, Michael, music executive, d. 7/14/2009 in New York, NY at 62. Associated Press via Google News, 7/16/2009 {http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jj4yj37U9DWYfLMh8iNpt2MokknAD99FEO300}; STLtoday.com, 7/15/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_OBIT_MICHAEL_KLENFNER?SITE=MOSTP}.

Klug, Thomas A., organist, d. 1/8/2009 in Minneapolis, MN at 61. Tracker, v. 53 no. 2, Spring 2009; American Organist, v. 43 no. 5, May 2009.

Knechtel, Larry, Grammy-winning multigenre keyboardist and arranger, d. 8/20/2009 in Yakima, WA at 69; b. in Bell, CA. Yakima Herald-Republic Online, 8/21/2009 {http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2009/08/21/08-22-09-knechtel}; STLtoday.com, 8/23/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_OBIT_KNECHTEL?SITE=MOSTP}.
also bassist and harmonica player; b. 8/4/1940. Los Angeles Times online, 8/24/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-larry-knechtel24-2009aug24,0,3190712.story}; New York Times online, 8/25/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/25/arts/music/25knechtel.html}; The Boot, 8/25/2009 {http://www.theboot.com/2009/08/25/acclaimed-session-musician-larry-knechtel-dies-at-69/}; Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.
also guitarist. Mr. Music blog, 9/11/2009 {http://www.jsonline.com/entertainment/musicandnightlife/59066452.html}.

Knight, Marie, gospel singer, d. 8/30/2009 in New York, NY; b. 6/1/1925. CHC in Brief (blog), 8/31/2009 {http://crossharpchronicles.wordpress.com/2009/08/31/rip-gospel-legend-marie-knight-611925-8302009/}; All About Jazz, 8/31/2009 {http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=41922}; STLtoday.com, 8/31/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_OBIT_KNIGHT?SITE=MOSTP}; Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.
d. in Harlem. Associated Press via Yahoo!News, 9/1/2009 {http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090901/ap_en_mu/us_obit_knight_3}.
b. in Sanford, FL. Los Angeles Times online, 9/2/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-marie-knight2-2009sep02,0,3399953.story}.
d. at 89; b. Marie Roach 1920. New York Times online, 9/2/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/03/arts/music/03knight.html}.

Kochan, Günter, German composer, d. at 78. Opernwelt, v. 50 no. 4, April 2009.

Kooiman, Ewald, organist, teacher, and author, d. 1/25/2009 in Egypt at 70; b. 6/14/1938 in Holland. American Organist, v. 43 no. 5, May 2009.

Kopecky, Paul, rock drummer, d. 6/22/2009 in Racine, WI at 37; b. in Rachine, WI. The Journal Times.com, 6/23/2009 {http://www.journaltimes.com/articles/2009/06/23/local_news/doc4a416eebbfc4f307406121.txt}.

Koutzen, George, cellist and conductor, d. 2009. Chamber Music, v. 26 no. 6, November/December 2009.

Krel, Matthew, Australian conductor and artistic director, d. at 64; b. 1945 in Krasnoyarsk, Siberia. smh.com.au, 5/30/2009 {http://www.smh.com.au/national/obituaries/russian-maestro-gave-young-musicians-a-start-20090529-bq68.html}.

Kreston, Judy, cabaret singer, d. 12/23/2009 in New York, NY at 76; b. in Chicago, IL. Playbill.com, 12/23/2009 {http://www.playbill.com/news/article/135510-Judy-Kreston-Cabaret-Singer-Dedicated-to-American-Songbook-Dies}.
also cabaret owner, d. in Manhattan; b. Rachel Judith Cottle 11/22/1933. New York Times online, 12/31/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/31/arts/music/31kreston.html}.

Kruger, Harry, conductor and music professor, d. 10/8/2009 at 80. Ledger-Enquirer.com, 10/10/2009 {http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/164/story/869025.html}.

Kubiczek, Walter, German composer, arranger, and orchestra leader, d. 2009 in Berlin at 77; b. 1931. Opernwelt, v. 50 no. 3, March 2009.
Walter Kubitzek, d. 3/24/2009 at 90. Opernwelt, v. 50 no. 5, May 2009.

Kunzel, Erich, conductor, d. 9/1/2009 in Swan's Island, ME at 74. Associated Press via Yahoo!News, 9/1/2009 {http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090901/ap_on_re_us/us_obit_kunzel_1}; Chamber Music, v. 26 no. 6, November/December 2009; Opernwelt, v. 50 no. 11, November 2009.
b. in New York, NY. STLtoday.com, 9/2/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_OBIT_KUNZEL_GMUS-?SITE=MOSTP}.
b. 3/21/1935 in Manhattan. New York Times online, 9/2/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/02/arts/music/02kunzel.html}; Los Angeles Times online, 9/3/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-passings3-2009sep03,0,5709862.story}.

Kurfirst, Gary, rock manager, promoter, publisher, producer, and executive, d. 1/13/2009 in Nassau, the Bahamas at 61. New York Times online, 1/16/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/16/arts/16kurfirst.html}; Variety online, 1/26/2009 {http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117999070.html}.

Kuznik, Joel H., pastor, professor, and organist, d. 4/3/2009 in New York, NY at 72; b. 6/29/1936 in Waukegan, IL. American Organist, v. 43 no. 7, July 2009.

La Rue, Danny, British female impersonator, impressionist, comic actor, and singer, d. 5/31/2009 in Tunbridge Wells, Kent at 81; b. Daniel Patrick Carroll 1927 in Cork. New York Times online, 6/3/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/03/arts/03larue.html}.

Lambrakis, Christos, Greek philanthropist and media proprietor, d. 12/21/2009 at 75. Opera, v. 61 no. 4, April 2010.

Landon, H.C. (Howard Chandler) Robbins, musicologist, d. 11/20/2009 at 83; b. 3/6/1926 in Boston, MA. guardian.co.uk, 11/24/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/nov/24/hc-robbins-landon-obituary}; Telegraph.co.uk, 11/24/2009 {http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/music-obituaries/6646024/HC-Robbins-Landon.html}; Times Online, 11/25/2009 {http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article6930238.ece}; Chamber Music, v. 27 no. 1, January/February 2010.
d. in Rabastens, France. STLtoday.com, 11/25/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/E/EU_BRITAIN_OBIT_ROBBINS_LANDON?SITE=MOSTP}; New York Times online, 11/26/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/26/arts/music/26landon.html}.

Lang, Pearl, dancer, choreographer, and teacher, d. 2/24/2009 in Manhattan at 87; b. Pearl Lack 5/29/1921 in Chicago, IL. New York Times online, 2/26/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/27/arts/dance/27lang.html}.

Lascheid, Vince, organist for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins, d. 3/19/2009 at 85. MLB.com, 3/20/2009 {http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090320&content_id=4037022}.

Lawrence, Jack, lyricist and songwriter, d. 3/15/2009 in Danbury, CT at 96; b. Jack Lawrence Schwartz 4/7/1912 in Brooklyn, NY. New York Times online, 3/18/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/18/arts/music/18lawrence.html}; Los Angeles Times noline, 3/18/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-jack-lawrence18-2009mar18,0,4740551.story}.
b. Jacob Schwartz. STLtoday.com, 3/18/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/O/OBIT_LAWRENCE?SITE=MOSTP}.
also Broadway producer. NewsTimes.com, 3/18/2009 {http://www.newstimes.com/ci_11931828}.
b. Jacob Louis Schwartz. washingtonpost.com, 3/18/2009 {http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/17/AR2009031703363.html}.

Lee, Consuela Edmonia, jazz pianist and music professor, d. 12/26/2009 in Atlanta, GA at 83; b. 11/1/1926 in Tallahassee, FL. New York Times online, 1/12/2010 {http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/12/arts/music/12lee.html}.

Leet, Albert, a.k.a. Buddy Lee, banjo player, d. 8/8/2009 in Chicago, IL at 91. Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.

Leff, Henry, salesman and harmonica player, d. 1/14/2009 in Atlanta, GA at 98; b. in Atlanta, GA. ajc.com, 1/22/2009 {http://www.ajc.com/services/content/printedition/2009/01/22/leff0122.html}.

Leggio, Carmen, jazz saxophonist, d. 4/17/2009 in Tarrytown, NY at 81. Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.

Lepak, ALexander, percussionist, teacher, composer, and author, d. 3/25/2009 in Windsor, CT at 88; b. in Hartford, CT. Courant.com, 3/26/2009 {http://www.legacy.com/HartfordCourant/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=125479069}; UNOTES Daily, 3/27/2009 {http://www.hartford.edu/daily/Articles.asp?MainID=5685&Category=1}.

Lepinski, Jerald, chroal director and teacher, d. 2009? Chamber Music, v. 27 no. 1, January/February 2010.

LeRoy, G. Palmer, opera administrator, d. 6/17/2009 in Nantucket, MA; b. 7/15/1929 in New York, NY. Opera News, v. 74 no. 3, September 2009.

Levin, Drake, rock guitarist, d. 7/4/2009 in San Francisco, CA at 62; b. Drake Maxwell Levin 8/17/1946 in Chicago, IL. New York Times online, 7/10/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/10/arts/music/10levin.html}.

Levine, George, a.k.a. George Lorrie, educator, activist, artist, songwriter, and performer, d. 12/29/2009 at 86; b. 1923. New York Times online, 1/10/2010 {http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nytimes/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=138357552}.

Levine, Leonard R. (Len), publsiher and publicist, d. 2009. Chamber Music, v. 26 no. 6, November/December 2009.

Lewis, George L., vendor of guitar strings, cords, and other accessories, d. 5/22/2009 in Madison, TN at 87. top40-charts.com, 5/27/2009 {http://top40-charts.com/news/Music-Industry/George-L.-Lewis-Passes/48781.html}.

Lewis, Marion, music store owner, also singer, pianist, and piano teacher, d. 10/2/2009 in Rockville, MD at 90; b. Marysia Kon in Plock, Poland. washingtonpost.com, 10/27/2009 {http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/26/AR2009102603186_2.html}.

Lewis, Victor Joseph, British jazz bandleader, guitarist, agent, impresario, d. 2/9/2009 in London; b. 7/29/1919 in London. Independent online, 2/25/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/victor-lewis-bandleader-guitarist-and-agent-1631299.html}; guardian.co.uk, 4/15/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/apr/15/obituary-vic-lewis}; Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.
d. in Hendon, London; b. in Brent, London. Jazz Journal International, v. 62 no. 4, June 2009.

Lima, Nato, Brazilian guitarist and arranger, d. 22/15/2009 in New York, NY; b. 1918. Classical Guitarist, v. 28 no. 5, January 2010.

Lister, Big Bill, country musician, d. 12/1/2009 in San Antonio, TX at 86; b. in Texas. cmt.com, 12/2/2009 {http://www.cmt.com/news/news-in-brief/1627456/big-bill-lister-who-rediscovered-theres-a-tear-in-my-beer-dies-at-86.jhtml}.
W.E. "Big Bill" Lister; b. 1/5/1923 in Kenedy, TX. mySA, 12/3/2009 {http://www.mysanantonio.com/obituaries/78478337.html}.

Littlefield, Jacques Mequet, military historian and organist, d. 1/7/2009 in Portola Valley, CA at 59; b. 1949 in San Francisco, CA. American Organist, v. 43 no. 5, May 2009.

Livingston, Alan, music executive, creator of Bozo the Clown, d. 3/13/2009 in Los Angeles, CA at 91; b. in McDonald, PA. Variety online, 3/13/2009 {http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118001212.html}.
Alan W. Livingston, d. in Beverly Hills, CA; b. 10/15/1917. Los Angeles Times online, 3/14/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-alan-livingston14-2009mar14,0,6920542.story}; STLtoday.com, 3/14/2009 {http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/stltoday/obituary.aspx?n=alan-livingston&pid=125089171}.
Alan Wendell Livingston. New York Times online, 3/16/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/17/arts/music/17livingston.html}; guardian.co.uk, 3/20/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2009/mar/20/alan-livingston-obituary}.

Lock, James, British sound engineer, d. at 71. Opernwelt, v. 50 no. 4, April 2009.

Locke, Eddie, jazz drummer, d. 9/7/2009 at 79. Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.

Locklin, Hank, country singer, Grand Ole Opry member, d. 3/8/2009 at 91. Opry.com, 3/8/2009 {http://www.opry.com/OpryNews/PressRelease.aspx?id=7577}.
d. in Brewton, AL; b. Lawrence Hankins Locklin 2/15/1918 in McLellan, FL. New York Times online, 3/9/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/10/arts/music/10locklin.html}; STLtoday.com, 3/9/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/O/OBIT_HANK_LOCKLIN?SITE=MOSTP}; Times online, 3/11/2009 {http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article5882877.ece}; guardian.co.uk, 4/14/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/apr/14/hank-locklin-obituary-country-music}.

Loder, Phillip B., jazz pianist, singer, bandleader, producer, composer, and arranger, d. 6/16/2009 in Chesterfield, MO at 48. STLtoday.com, 6/20/2009 {http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/deathsobituaries/story/850199D95BC4F768862575DB000A116C?OpenDocument}.

Loebel, Kurt, violinist and teacher, d. 2009? Chamber Music, v. 27 no. 1, January/February 2010.

Long, Huey, jazz/bebop/R&B guitarist, banjo player, songwriter, and arranger, d. 6/10/2009 in Houston, TX at 105; b. in Sealy, TX. KHOU.com, 6/11/2009 {http://www.khou.com/news/local/stories/khou090611_tnt_huey-long-obit.6dc282d9.html}.
also bandleader. Hays Daily News Online, 6/12/209 {http://www.hdnews.net/apnationstory/a1251-BC-Deaths-1stLd-Writethru-06-12-0949}.
also singer and ukulele player. New York Times online, 6/13/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/13/arts/music/13long.html}.
b. 4/25/1904. Independent online, 6/17/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/huey-long-singer-and-guitarist-who-found-fame-with-the-ink-spots-1706870.html}.
d. 6/13/2009 [sic]. Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.

Lopez, Orlando "Cachaito", Cuban jazz bassist, d. 2/9/2009 in Havana at 76; b. ca. 2/3/1933 in Havana. StarTribune.com, 2/10/2009 {http://www.startribune.com/world/39342797.html}; STLtoday.com, 2/10/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/C/CB_CUBA_OBIT_CACHAITO_LOPEZ?SITE=MOSTP}; Rolling Stone, no. 1073, 3/5/2009.
Orlando Cachaito López. New York Times online, 2/11/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/11/arts/music/11lopez.html}; Independent online, 2/11/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/orlando-cachaito-lopez-bass-player-who-achieved-belated-fame-with-the-buena-vista-social-club-1606280.html}; Chamber Music, v. 25 no.3, May/June 2009.
Cachaito Lopez. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Lucie, Lawrence, jazz guitarist, d. 8/14/2009 in Manhattan at 101; b. 12/18/1907 in Emporia, VA. New York Times online, 8/17/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/18/arts/music/18lucie.html}; Chamber Music, v. 26 no. 6, November/December 2009.
d. at 102. Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.

Lumzy-Wiggins, Chequita, gospel singer, d. 10/24/2009 in New Brunswick, NJ at 50. myCentralJersey.com, 11/2/2009 {http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20091102/NEWS/911020360/-1/newsfront/Member-of-Lumzy-Sisters-gospel-group-remembered-in-song}.

Lyle, Malcolm, jazz saxophonist, d. 1/16/2009 in Dayton, OH. Dayton Daily News online, 2/9/2009 {http://www.daytondailynews.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2009/02/09/ddn020909pineybrownobit.html}.
d. at 87. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Ma Si-hon, violinist and teacher, d. 2009. Chamber Music, v. 26 no. 6, November/December 2009.

MacPherson, George, theater producer, d. 6/3/2009 in Orangeburg, SC at 78; b. in Elrama, PA. New York Times online, 6/6/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/07/nyregion/07macpherson.html}.

Märzendorfer, Ernst, Austrian conductor, d. in Vienna at 88. Opernwelt, v. 50 no. 11, November 2009.
d. 9/16/2009; b. 1921 in Oberndorf bei Salzburg. Österreichische Musikzeitschrift, v. 64 no. 10, 2009.

Magalona, Francis, a.k.a. FrancisM, Filipino rapper, songwriter, producer, and v.j., d. 3/6/2009 in Manila at 44. MYsinchew.com, 3/6/2009 {http://www.mysinchew.com/node/21985}.

Magill, Craig, Canadian jazz supporter, d. 12/31/2009 in New York, NY at 69; b. 1941. jazz elements blog, 1/10/2010 {http://www.jazzelements.com/2010/01/10/edmonton-jazz-supporter-craig-magill-dies/}.

Maher, Liam, British rock singer and songwriter, d. 10/20/2009 in London; b. 7/17/1968 in London. Independent online, 12/14/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/liam-maher-lead-singer-with-the-1990s-baggy-band-flowered-up-1840072.html}.

Mairants, Lily, wife and business partner of Ivor Mairants, d. 6/16/2009 at 99?; b. 1909?. Classical Guitar, v. 27 no. 12, August 2009.

Malaniuk, Ira, mezzo, d. at 91; b. 1923 in Ukraine. Opernwelt, v. 50 no. 4, April 2009.

Mally, Trude, Austrian folk singer, d. 6/4/2009 in Vienna; b. Gertrud Barbara Mally 1/21/1928 in Neukettenhof, near Vienna. Independent online, 7/14/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/trude-mally-singer-who-championed-viennas-workingclass-music-1744988.html}.

Mancini, Mike, jazz flutist and reeds player, d. 1/1/2009 in Niceville, FL at 82. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Mandikian, Arda, Armenian-Greek soprano, d. 11/8/2009 in Athens at 85; b. 9/1/1924 in Smyrna (now Izmir). Opera, v. 61 no. 1, January 2010.

Maneri, Joe (Joseph), jazz performer, composer, and educator, microtonalist, d. 8/24/2009 at 82. All About Jazz, 8/25/2009 {http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=41573}.
reeds player. Baltimore City Paper : Noise (blog), 8/25/2009 {http://www.citypaper.com/digest.asp?id=18562}.
d. in Boston, MA; b. Joseph Gabriel Esther Maneri in Brooklyn, NY. New York Times online, 8/31/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/30/arts/music/30maneri.html}.
saxophonist, d. in Framingham, MA. Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009; Chamber Music, v. 26 no. 6, November/December 2009.
b. 2/9/1927. guardian.co.uk, 10/27/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/oct/27/joe-maneri-obituary}.

Manz, Paul Otto, organist and composer, d. 10/28/2009 in St. Paul, MN at 90; b. 5/10/1919 in Cleveland, OH. MorningStar Music Publishers website, 10/29/2009 {http://www.morningstarmusic.com/index.html} and {http://www.morningstarmusic.com/pdfs/Manz%20Memoriam.pdf}; Choral Journal, v. 50 no. 7, February 2010.

Mariano, Charlie, jazz-rock alto saxophonist and bandleader, d. 6/16/2009 in Cologne, Germany at 85; b. in Boston, MA. Los Angeles Times online, 6/18/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-passings18-2009jun18,0,3250531.story}.
b. 11/12/1923. Times Online, 6/26/2009 {http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article6578599.ece}; Neue Zeitschrift für Musik, v. 170 no. 4, July-August 2009.
reeds player. Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.

Mark, Louisa Lynthia, British rock singer, d. 10/17/2009 in Gambia at 49; b. 1/11/1960 in Ladbroke Grove, west London. guardian.co.uk, 11/4/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/nov/04/louisa-mark-obituary}.

Markle, Sysan Meyer, editor, d. 1/19/2009 in Silver Springs [sic], MD at 80. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Marsh, Tina, vocalist and composer, d. Chamber Music, v. 26 no. 5, September/October 2009.
also producer, d. 6/16/2009 in Austin, TX at 55. Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.

Marshall, Robert Lory, music teacher and band director, d. 4/28/2009 in Oconomowoc, WI at 81; b. 1928 in Martins Ferry, OH. chicagotribune.com, 5/1/2009 {http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-hed-marshall-01-may01,0,4318399.story}.

Martell, Paul, Canadian lutenist, guitarist, musicologist, and professor, d. 8/7/2009 in Halifax, Nova Scotia at 50. Lute Society of America Quarterly, v. 44 no. 3, Fall 2009.

Martin, Arch, jazz trombonist, d. 3/1/2009 in San DIego, CA at 77. Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.

Martin, Dewey, rock drummer, d. 1/31/2009 at 68; b. Walter Milton Dwayne Midkiff. Rolling Stone online, 2/5/2009 {http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/02/05/buffalo-springfield-drummer-dewey-martin-passes-away-at-68/}; PR-inside.com, 2/5/2009 {http://www.pr-inside.com/buffalo-springfield-star-martin-dead-r1046238.htm}.
b. in Canada. Spinner.com, 2/5/2009 {http://www.spinner.com/2009/02/05/buffalo-springfield-drummer-dewey-martin-dies-at-68/}.
d. in Van Nuys, CA; b. 9/30/1940 in Chesterville, Canada. Los Angeles Times online, 2/6/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-dewey-martin6-2009feb06,0,7781666.story}.
also singer. STLtoday.com, 2/7/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/O/OBIT_DEWEY_MARTIN?SITE=MOSTP}; Rolling Stone, no. 1073, 3/5/2009.
b. Walter Milton Dewayne Midkiff in Chesterville, Ontario. Independent online, 2/7/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/dewey-martin-drummer-with-buffalo-springfield-1570730.html}; New York Times online, 2/7/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/07/arts/music/07martin.html}.

Martino, Al, popular singer, d. 10/13/2009 in Springfield, PA at 82; b. Alfred Cini in South Philadelphia, PA. timesleader.com, 10/13/2009 {http://www.timesleader.com/news/ap?articleID=2991912}; Associated Press via Google News, 10/13/2009 {http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iwRupO3RlpNHGJ7jHkv_J__I9KvgD9BAKOHG0}; STLtoday.com, 10/14/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_OBIT_AL_MARTINO?SITE=MOSTP}; Backstage With Bruce Klauber (blog), 10/16/2009 {http://www.naplesnews.com/blogs/backstage-bruce-klauber/2009/oct/16/martino/}.
b. 10/7/1927. New York Times online, 10/14/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/15/arts/music/15martino.html}.
b. Jasper Cini. washingtonpost.com, 10/17/2009 {http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/16/AR2009101601158.html}.

Martinsek, Dave, accordionist, pianist, and bassist, d. 10/24/2009 in Union Grove, WI at 74. JSOnline, 11/1/2009 {http://www.jsonline.com/news/obituaries/68394682.html}.

Martyn, John, British singer-songwriter-guitarist, d. 1/29/2009 at 60; b. David McGeachy 9/11/1948 at New Malden, Surrey. Telegraph.co.uk, 1/29/2009 {http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/4389429/John-Martyn.html}; Chamber Music, v. 25 no.3, May/June 2009.
Scottish; d. in Kilkenny, Ireland; b. Iain David McGeachy. New York Times online, 1/29/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/30/arts/music/30martyn.html}; Independent online, 1/30/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/john-martyn-pioneering-singersongwriter-who-blended-folk-with-jazz-and-played-with-eric-clapton-and-dave-gilmour-1520361.html}; Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Masciadri, Milton Romay, Uruguayan-Brazilian bassist and teacher, d. at 79. Strad, v. 120, no. 1433, September 2009.

Mason, Francis, dance writer, editor, critic, and promoter, d. 9/24/2009 in Rye, NY at 88; b. 9/9/1921 in Jacksonville, FL. New York Times online, 9/26/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/27/arts/dance/27mason.html}.

Matheson, John, New Zealand conductor, d. 3/6/2009 in Brisbane, Australia at 80; b. Henry John Parke Matheson 5/14/1928 in Seacliff, Otago. Opera, v. 60 no. 6, June 2009.

Mathews, Mat, accordionist, d. 2/12/2009 in Rotterdam, Netherlands at 84. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Maw, Nicholas, British composer and teacher, d. 5/19/2009 in Washington, DC; b. John Nicholas Maw 11/5/1935 in Grantham. New York Times online, 5/19/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/20/arts/music/20maw.html}; Telegraph.co.uk, 5/19/2009 {http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/music-obituaries/5351376/Nicholas-Maw.html}; Times Online, 5/20/2009 {http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article6321616.ece}; washingtonpost.com, 5/20/2009 {http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/05/19/AR2009051903481.html}; Independent online, 5/23/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/nicholas-maw-composer-whose-modernism-was-underpinned-by-his-lyricism-and-romantic-leanings-1689792.html}; Opera News, v. 74 no. 2, August 2009; Opera, v. 60 no. 8, August 2009; Musical Times, v. 150, no. 1908, Autumn 2009; Chamber Music, v. 26 no. 5, September/October 2009.

Maximova, Ekaterina Sergeyevna, Russian ballerina, d. 4/28/2009 at 70; b. 2/1/1939 in Moscow. guardian.co.uk, 4/29/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/2009/apr/29/ekaterina-maximova-obituary-russian-ballerina}; Opera News, v. 74 no. 1, July 2009.

Mayhew, John, British rock drummer, d. 3/26/2009 in Glasgow; b. 3/27/1947 in Ipswich. Independent online, 4/20/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/john-mayhew-drummer-who-played-with-the-fledgling-genesis-on-trespass-1671354.html}.

McCormack, Brendan, British classical guitarist, d. 2009; b. 1944 in Liverpool. Classical Guitar, v. 27 no. 9, May 2009.

McGeever, Mike, radio editor, journalist, occasional DJ, d. 2/19/2009 in Pottsville, PA at 48. Billboard, v. 121 no. 13, 4/4/2009.

McGlinn, John, conductor and orchestrator of opera and musical theatre, musical theatre archivist, d. 2/14/2009. BroadwayWorld.com, 2/14/2009 {http://broadwayworld.com/article/John_McGlinn_Conductor_Musical_Archivist_Passes_Away_20010101}.
d. at 55; b. John Alexander McGlinn 3rd in Bryn Mawr, PA. New York Times online, 2/19/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/19/arts/music/19mcglinn.html}.
b. 9/18/1953. Times Online, 3/7/2009 {http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article5860237.ece}.
d. in New York, NY. Independent online, 3/30/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/john-mcglinn-conductor-dedicated-to-restoring-original-scores-and-orchestrations-to-vintage-musicals-1657168.html}; Opera News, v. 73 no. 12, June 2009.

McGrew, Michael James, organist, harpsichordist, music director, and music librarian, d. 8/15/2009 in Denver, CO at 60. American Organist, v. 43 no 12, December 2009.

McNee, Hart, jazz bass flutist and baritone saxophonist, d. 7/14/2009 in New Orleans, LA at 66; b. in Chicago, IL? Times-Picayune online, 7/14/2009 {http://www.nola.com/news/index.ssf/2009/07/hart_mcnee_new_orleans_flutist.html}.

Meale, Richard, Australian composer, d. 11/23/2009 in Sydney at 77. Opera, v. 61 no. 4, April 2010.

Meldrum, Verity, British actress, singer, and lyricist, d. 8/2009 at 58; b. in Kingston-upon-Thames. guardian.co.uk, 8/17/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/2009/aug/17/verity-meldrum-obituary}.

Mellett, Coleman, jazz guitarist, d. 2/12/2009 in Clarence Center, NY. New York Times online, 2/13/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/14/nyregion/14passengers.html}; My Way News, 2/13/2009 {http://apnews.myway.com//article/20090213/D96AT1I80.html}.
d. at 33. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Mercado, Ralph, music talent manager, publisher, club owner, d. 3/10/2009 in Hackensack, NJ at 57; b. in Brooklyn, NY. Yahoo!News, 3/10/2009 {http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090311/ap_on_re_us/deaths_1}; Press-Telegram online, 3/11/2009 {http://www.presstelegram.com/ci_11892139}.
Ralph Mercado Jr., d. at 67; b. 9/29/1941. New York Times online, 3/11/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/12/arts/music/12mercado.html}.

Metzger, Heinz-Klaus, German publicist, d. 2009 in Berlin at 77. Opernwelt, v. 50 no. 12, December 2009.

Meuschel, Stefan, opera and dance administrator and magazine publisher, d. 4/8/2009 in Munich at 75. Orchester, v. 57 no. 6, June 2009.

Meyers, Bob, jazz pianist, d. 1/10/2009 in Long Island, NY at 76. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Meyers, Shep, jazz pianist, d. 7/18/2009 in San Diego, CA at 72. Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.

Mikhalkov, Sergei V., Russian poet, writer, and lyricist, d. 8/27/2009 in Moscow at 96; b. 3/13/1913. New York Times online, 8/27/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/28/world/europe/28mikhalkov.html}; STLtoday.com, 8/27/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/E/EU_RUSSIA_OBIT_MIKHALKOV?SITE=MOSTP}.

Mikkelsen, Johannes, German conductor and choirmaster, d. 3/30/2009 in Hannover; b. 1942 in Jütland. Opernwelt, v. 50 no. 5, May 2009.
d. at 67. Orchester, v. 57 no. 6, June 2009.

Miller, Richard, tenor, teacher, pedagogue, and author, d. 5/5/2009; b. 1926. Toreadorssong's Vocal Technique Blog, 5/6/2009 {http://tsvocaltech.blogspot.com/2009/05/rest-in-peace-richard-miller.html}; National Association of Teachers of Singing website, 5/7/2009 {http://nats.org/}; UAB Opera blog, 5/7/2009 {http://uabopera.blogspot.com/2009/05/sad-passing-of-vocal-pedagogy-legend.html}; Chamber Music, v. 26 no. 5, September/October 2009.
d. in Oberlin, OH; b. 4/9/1926 in Canton, OH. CantonRep.com, 5/12/2009 {http://www.legacy.com/cantonrep/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=127206018}; Opera News, v. 74 no. 2, August 2009.

Miller, Skip, record publisher and manager, d. 9/4/2009 in Los Angeles, CA at 62; b. Alvin Miller 1946 in New York, NY. Los Angeles Times online, 9/11/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-skip-miller12-2009sep12,0,6166231.story}.

Mills, Fred, Canadian trumpeter and educator, d. 9/7/2009. Personal email (forwarded) from Joshua Hauser, 9/8/2009.
also arranger, d. near Atlanta, GA at 70; b. in Guelph, Ontario. KBS Radio online, 9/8/2009 {http://www.kbsradio.ca/news/55/989036}.
d. at 74. stltoday.com, 9/9/2009 {http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/stltoday/obituary.aspx?n=fred-mills&pid=132543153}.
d. in Atlanta, GA at 70. Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.

Minnieweather, David, luthier and bassist, d. 2009; b. 1964. American Lutherie, no. 100, Winter 2009.

Mitchell, Bob, silent-movie and ballpark organist, choir director, and music director, d. 7/4/2009 in Los Angeles, CA at 96; b. 1912 in Sierra Madre, CA. The Signal online, 7/6/2009 {http://www.the-signal.com/news/article/15274/}.
b. Robert Bostwick Mitchell 10/12/1912 in Los Angeles, CA. Los Angeles Times online, 7/8/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-bob-mitchell9-2009jul09,0,1836294.story}; Tidings Online, 7/17/2009 {http://www.the-tidings.com/2009/071709/mitchell.htm}.

Mitchell, Gordon "Whitey", jazz bassist and comedy writer, d. 1/16/2009 in Palm Desert, CA at 76. mydesert.com, 1/19/2009 {http://www.mydesert.com/article/20090119/LIFESTYLES01/90119027/0/LIFESTYLES01}.

Mitchell, Robert Bostwick "Bob", theater and church organist, choir director, and music director, d. 7/4/2009 in Los Angeles, CA at 96; b. 1912 in Sierra Madre, CA. American Organist, v. 43 no. 10, October 2009.

Mitchell, Taylor, Canadian folk singer, d. 10/28/2009 in Halifax, Nova Scotia at 19.; b. in the Georgian Bay area in Ontario. CNN.com, 10/29/2009 {http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/10/29/canada.singer.killed/index.html}.

Mitchell, Whitey, jazz bassist, d. 1/17/2009 in Palm Springs, CA at 76. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Mixter, Keith E., musicologist, multi-instrumentalist, d. 10/23/2009 in Columbus, OH at 87. dispatch.com, 10/25/2009 {http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dispatch/obituary.aspx?n=keith-e-mixter&pid=134923445}.

Mizzy, Vic, songwriter, film and television composer, d. 10/17/2009 in Bel Air, CA at 93. MiamiHerlad.com, 10/19/2009 {http://www.miamiherald.com/news/breaking-news/story/1290481.html}.
b. in Brooklyn, NY. Variety online, 10/19/2009 {http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118010124.html}; STLtoday.com, 10/20/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_OBIT_MIZZY?SITE=MOSTP}.
b. 1/9/1916. Los Angeles Times online, 10/20/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-vic-mizzy20-2009oct20,0,1713293.story}.

Möckel, Gottfried, German publisher, d. 2009 in Bad Soden im Taunus at 82. Opernwelt, v. 50 no. 3, March 2009.

Möller-Siepermann, Käthe, German soprano, d. 2009 in Bosau at 88; b. 1920 in Lübeck. Opernwelt, v. 50 no. 5, May 2009.

Money, David Arthur Wigram, British accompanist and music critic, d. 7/17/2009 at 97; b. 1/4/1912 in Chelsea. Telegraph.co.uk, 9/1/2009 {http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/music-obituaries/6122711/David-Money.html}.

Montgomery, Buddy, jazz pianist and vibes player, d. 5/14/2009 at 79; b. 1/30/1930 in Indianapolis, IN. WFIU Public Radio, 5/15/2009 {http://wfiu.org/nightlights/buddy-montgomer-rip/}.
also bandleader, d. in Palmdale, CA; b. Charles Montgomery. New York Times online, 5/21/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/22/arts/music/22montgomery.html}; Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.
Charles "Buddy" Montgomery. Los Angeles Times online, 5/24/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-buddy-montgomery25-2009may25,0,7402325.story}.
also educator. Chamber Music, v. 26 no. 5, September/October 2009.

Moore, Pee Wee, jazz baritone saxophonist, d. 4/13/2009 in Raleigh, NC at 81. Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.

Moore, Ron, British jazz and classical guitarist, composer, and teacher, d. 2009; b. 1923 in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. Classical Guitar Magazine, v. 28 no 6, February 2010.

Morley, Angela, British film and TV composer, arranger, and conductor, d. 1/14/2009 in Scottsdale, AZ at 84; b. Walter Stott in Leeds, Yorkshire. Variety online, 1/18/2009 {http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117998739.html}.
b. Wally Stott. The Stage, 1/19/2009 {http://www.thestage.co.uk/news/newsstory.php/23172/composer-angela-morley-dies}.
b. 3/10/1924. Times Online, 1/20/2009 {http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article5548476.ece}; guardian.co.uk, 1/23/2009 {http://www.ajc.com/services/content/printedition/2009/01/22/leff0122.html}; Telegraph.co.uk, 1/25/2009 {http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/4339863/Angela-Morley.html}.
also saxophonist, d. 1/14/2009 in Scottsdale, AZ at 84. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Morrison, Sir Howard, New Zealand singer, d. 9/24/2009 in Rotorua at 74; b. 1935 in Rotorua. nzherald.co.nz, 9/24/2009 {http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10599294}; stuff.co.nz, 9/24/2009 {http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/2897979/Sir-Howard-Morrison-dies}.

Mr. Magic, pioneering rap d.j., 10/2/2009 in Brooklyn, NY at 53; b. John Rivas 3/15/1956 in the Bronx. New York Times online, 10/2/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/03/arts/music/03magic.html}.

Mullen, Brendan Charles, punk club owner, d. 10/12/2009 in Ventura, CA at 60; b. 10/9/1949 in Paisley, Scotland. Los Angeles Times online, 10/13/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-brendan-mullen13-2009oct13,0,4056471.story}; New York Times online, 10/13/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/14/arts/music/14mullen.html}; Rolling Stone, no. 1091, 11/12/2009.

Murphy, Brittany, actress and singer, d. 12/20/2009 in Los Angeles, CA at 32; b. in Atlanta, GA. EW.com, 12/20/2009 {http://news-briefs.ew.com/2009/12/20/brittany-murphy-dies-of-cardiac-arrest-report/}; CNN.com, 12/21/2009 {http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/12/21/brittany.murphy/index.html}; stltoday.com, 12/21/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_OBIT_BRITTANY_MURPHY?SITE=MOSTP}; chicagotribune.com, 12/21/2009 {http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/sns-ap-us-obit-brittany-murphy,0,6493196.story}.
b. 11/10/1977. New York Times online, 12/21/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/21/movies/21murphy.html}.

Musser, Tharon Myrene, Broadway lighting designer, d. 4/19/2009 in Newtown, CT at 84; b. 1/8/1925 in Roanoke, VA. stltoday.com, 4/20/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/O/OBIT_THARON_MUSSER?SITE=MOSTP}; New York Times online, 4/21/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/21/theater/21musser.html}.

Nader, Richard, rock d.j. and impresario, d. 12/1/2009 in Stony Brook, NY at 69; b. Richard Abi-Nader 10/30/1940 in Masontown, PA. New York Times online, 12/9/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/09/arts/music/09nader.html}.

Nadler, Richard, a.k.a. Siegfried Carver, rock/jazz violinist, writer, editor, TV personality, and political activist, d. 5/30/2009 in Kansas City, MO at 60. stltoday.com, 6/5/2009 {http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/deathsobituaries/story/A9A52099BFB01F0F862575CC0001E4FD?OpenDocument}.

Nanes, Richard, composer and pianist, d. 10/8/2009. Star-Ledger online, 10/11/2009 {http://obits.nj.com/obituaries/starledger/obituary.aspx?n=richard-nanes&pid=134255282}.

Na'ope, George Lanakilakeikiahiali'i, hula master, d. 10/26/2009 in Hilo, HI at 81; b. 2/25/1928 in Kalihi, Honolulu, HI. New York Times online, 11/5/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/05/arts/05naope.html}.

Neale, Haydain, Canadian R&B singer and songwriter, d. 11/22/2009 in Toronto, Ontario at 39; b. in Hamilton, Ontario. cbc.ca, 11/23/2009 {http://www.cbc.ca/arts/story/2009/11/23/jacksoul-singer-obit023.html}.

Nelson, Edward Allen, organist and dentist, d. 8/28/2009 in Wapato, WA at 78. American Organist, v. 43 no 12, December 2009.

Neuhaus, Max Henry, avant-garde percussionist, composer, and creator of "sound installations", d. 2/3/2009 in Maratea, Italy at 69; b. 8/9/1939 in Beaumont, TX. New York Times online, 2/9/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/09/arts/music/09neuhaus.html}; Chamber Music, v. 25 no.3, May/June 2009.

Newman, David "Fathead", jazz saxophonist, d. 1/20/2009 at 75; b. 2/24/1933 in Corsicana, TX. All About Jazz, 1/21/2009 {http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=28759}.
also played R&B. Dallas Observer, 1/21/2009 {http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/dc9/2009/01/david_fathead_newman_has_died.php}.
also flutist; d. in Kingston, NY. globeandmail.com, 1/21/2009 {http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20090121.wobitnewman0122/BNStory/Entertainment/home}; New York Times online, 1/22/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/23/arts/music/23newman.html}; Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.
also orchestrator. Los Angeles Times online, 1/23/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/music/la-me-newman23-2009jan23,0,5742016.story}.
b. in Dallas, TX. Variety online, 1/22/2009 {http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117998935.html}.

Nicholl, Gladys E. (Gee), arts benefactor, onetime ballerina, actress, and model, d. 1/6/2009 in Santa Barbara, CA at 86; b. in England. Variety online, 1/16/2009 {http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117998689.html}.

Nicholson, Lloyd, Canadian musical theatre director, d. 10/14/2009 in Ottawa at 57; b. in Alberta. cbcnews.ca, 10/15/2009 {http://www.cbc.ca/arts/theatre/story/2009/10/15/obit-nicholson-lloyd.html}.

Niewood, Gerry, jazz saxophonist and wind player, d. 2/12/2009 in Clarence Center, NY. New York Times online, 2/13/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/14/nyregion/14passengers.html}.
d. at 64. My Way News, 2/13/2009 {http://apnews.myway.com//article/20090213/D96AT1I80.html}.
also flutist. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Nilsson, Bengt, Swedish luthier and conductor, d. at 82. Strad, v. 120, no. 1427, March 2009.

Nimitz, Jack, jazz baritone saxophonist, d. 6/10/2009 in Studio City, CA at 79; b. 1930 in Washington, DC. Los Angeles Times online, 6/15/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-jack-nimitz16-2009jun16,0,3226318.story}; Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.
b. Jack Jerome Nimitz 1/11/1930. Jazz Journal International, v. 62 no. 5, July 2009.

Nomkonwana, Bonakele, jazz trumpeter, d. 1/10/2009 in New Brighton, South Africa at 80. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Nowac, Robert James, a.k.a. Robert J. Christopher, musician, pilot, actor, writer, and producer, d. 6/19/2009 in Los Angeles, CA; b. 10/18/1941 in Cleveland, OH. Los Angeles Times online, 6/26/2009 {http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/latimes/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=128921473}.

O'Brien, Pat, heavy metal guitarist, d. 5/29/2009 in Maryland at 24. Noisecreep, 6/1/2009 {http://www.noisecreep.com/2009/06/01/cobra-clutch-guitarist-24-dies-in-sleep/}.

O'Horgan, Tom, Broadway director, composer, singer, actor, and musician, d. 1/11/2009 in Venice, FL at 84; b. 5/3/1924 in Chicago, IL. New York Times online, 1/13/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/13/arts/13ohorgan.html}.
b. 5/3/1926. Independent online, 3/4/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/tom-ohorgan-awardwinning-visionary-director-who-brought-hair-to-broadway-1636870.html}.

Oliver, Timothy J., organist and choirmaster, d. 1/5/2009 in Frankfort, KY at 71; b. 5/23/1937 in Cincinnati, OH. American Organist, v. 43 no. 4, April 2009.

Olson, Ivan Ronald, organist, choirmaster, professor, and administrator, d. 6/16/2009 in Sacramento, CA at 81, b. 1928 in Soldier, IA. American Organist, v. 43 no. 10, October 2009.

Oquendo, Manny, Latin jazz bandleader, timbale player, and percussionist, d. 3/25/2009 in the Bronx, NY at 78; b. 1931 in Williamsburg, NY. New York Times online, 4/12/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/13/arts/music/13oquendo.html}; Chamber Music, v. 26 no. 4, July/August 2009; Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.

Osborne, Tony, British composer, arranger, trumpeter, and pianist, d. 3/1/2009 in Sydney, Australia; b. Edward Benjamin Osborne 6/29/1922 near Cambridge. Independent online, 3/3/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/tony-osborne-composer-and-arranger-who-worked-with-shirley-bassey-judy-garland-and-eartha-kitt-1635926.html}; Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Overton, Nancy, pop singer (of The Chordettes), d. 4/5/2009 in Blairstown, NJ at 83. nj.com, 4/8/2009 {http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/04/nancy_overton_lollipop_signer.html}.
b. Anne Swain 2/6/1926 in Port Washington, NY. New York Times online, 4/10/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/11/arts/music/11overton.html}.

Oxley, Harrison "Fred", British organist and choirmaster, d. 4/6/2009 at 76; b. Thomas Frederick Harrison Oxley 4/3/1933. Times Online, 4/29/2009 {http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article6187433.ece}.

Pagliari, Renato, Italian-British pop and classical singer, d. 7/29/2009 in Tamworth, Staffordshire; b. 6/28/1940 in Rome. Independent online, 8/26/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/renato-pagliari-singer-who-had-a-no-1-record-across-europe-alongside-rene-1777160.html}.

Parkinson, Georgina, ballerina and ballet mistress, d. 12/18/2009 in Manhattan at 71; b. 8/20/1938 in Brighton, England. New York Times online, 12/18/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/19/arts/dance/19parkinson.html}.

Parsch, Peter, German baritone, d. 2009. Opernwelt, v. 50 no. 8, August 2009.

Paton, Sandy, folk musician and record publisher, d. 7/26/2009. Caterwauled blog, 7/27/2009 {http://caterwauled.blogspot.com/2009/07/sandy-paton-rip.html}.
d. at 80; b. in Florida. AcousticMusicScene.com, 7/30/2009 {http://www.acousticmusicscene.com/2009/07/30/sandy-paton-folksinger-and-founder-of-folk-legacy-1928-2009/}.
d. in Sharon, CT; b. Charles Alexander Paton 1/22/1929. Independent online, 10/17/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/sandy-paton-traditional-singer-who-helped-lead-the-sixties-folk-revival-in-britain-and-the-united-states-1804388.html}.

Patrick, Julian, baritone, d. 5/8/2009 in Santa Fe, NM at 81; b. 1927 in Meridian, MS. Opera, v. 60 no. 10, October 2009.

Paul, Les, pioneering electric guitarist, d. 8/13/2009 at 94; b. Lester William Paulfuss 8/1915. National Public Radio online, 8/13/2009 {http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111845182}; BBC NEWS online, 8/13/2009 {http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8200385.stm}; Classical Guitar, v. 28 no. 2, October 2009; Chamber Music, v. 26 no. 6, November/December 2009.
b. Lester William Polsfuss 6/9/1915 in Waukesha, WI. New York Times online, 8/13/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/14/arts/music/14paul.html}; Telegraph.co.uk, 8/14/2009 {http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/music-news/6025973/Music-world-pay-tribute-to-Les-Paul-father-of-the-electric-guitar.html}.
d. 8/12/2009 in White Plains, NY. Rolling Stone online, 8/13/2009 {http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/29648217/les_paul_19152009}. d. 8/13/2009; b. Lester William Polfuss. NME.COM, 8/13/2009 {http://www.nme.com/news/various-artists/46677}; JSOnline, 8/14/2009 {http://www.jsonline.com/news/waukesha/53141582.html}; Los Angeles Times online, 8/14/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-les-paul14-2009aug14,0,6971065.story}; Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.

Pavek, Janet, soprano, d. 1/6/2009 in New Port Richey, FL at 72; b. in Bronxville, NY. Variety online, 1/16/2009 {http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117998688.html}.
b. 8/12/1936. Opera News, v. 73 no. 10, April 2009.

Payvar, Faramarz, Iranian santur virtuoso, d. 12/9/2009 in Tehran at 77; b. 1932 in Tehran. Telegraph.co.uk, 1/20/2010 {http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/music-obituaries/7038131/Faramarz-Payvar.html}.

Peck, Russell James, composer, d. ca. 3/1/2009 in Greensboro, NC; b. 1945 in Detroit, MI. MYFOX8.COM, 3/8/2009 {http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-peck-confirmed-dead-090308,0,6411953.story}; Greensboro Telegram, 3/15/2009 {http://www.greensboro3.com/uvalidate.asp?sourceid=&smenu=1&twindow=&mad=&sdetail=1587&wpage=1&skeyword=&sidate=&ccat=&ccatm=&restate=&restatus=&reoption=&retype=&repmin=&repmax=&rebed=&rebath=&subname=&pform=&sc=2762&hn=greensboro3&he=.com}; Chamber Music, v. 25 no.3, May/June 2009.

Peirce, John, a.k.a. John Pierce, jazz saxophonist, d. 4/17/2009 in Carson City, NV at 82. Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.

Pellegrini, Norman, radio host and program director, d. 7/2/2009; b. 7/18/1929 in Chicago, IL. Opera News, v. 74 no. 3, September 2009.

Perle, George, composer, theorist, author, and teacher, d. 1/23/2009 in Manhattan at 93; b. 5/6/1915 in Bayonne, NJ. New York Times online, 1/24/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/24/arts/music/24perle.html}; Los Angeles Times online, 1/31/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-george-perle31-2009jan31,0,2963006.story}.
also journalist. Opernwelt, v. 50 no. 3, March 2009.

Peterson, Dickie (Richard Allan), rock singer and bassist, d. 10/12/2009 in Erkelenz, Germany at 63; b. 9/12/1946. New York Times online, 10/13/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/14/arts/music/14peterson.html}; Rolling Stone, no. 1091, 11/12/2009.
b. in Grand Forks, ND. Los Angeles Times online, 10/16/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-dickie-peterson17-2009oct17,0,5352275.story}.

Peterson, Jeffrey M., organbuilder, d. 1/18/2009 in Erie, PA at 48; b. 6/9/1960 in Erie, PA. American Organist, v. 43 no. 6, June 2009.

Peterson, Richard H. (Dick), manufacturer of electronic organs and organ-related electronic technology, d. 1/29/2009 in Palos Park, IL at 83; b. 2/26/1925 in Chicago, IL. American Organist, v. 43 no. 4, April 2009.

Pevitt, Stuart "Pev", British rock singer and harmonica player, d. at 56; b. in Sale, Cheshire. guardian.co.uk, 1/22/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/theguardian/2009/jan/22/obituary-stuart-pevitt}.

Pinkney, Fayette, soul singer, d. 6/27/2009 in Lansdale, PA at 61. New York Times online, 7/1/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/01/arts/music/01pinkney.html}.

Plumridge, Joseph, British classical violinist and bassist, d. at 89; b. in Tooting, south London. guardian.co.uk, 3/30/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/theguardian/2009/mar/30/joseph-plumridge-obituary}.

Pokrovsky, Boris Alexandrovich, Russian opera director and producer, d. 6/5/2009 in Moscow; b. 1/23/1912 in Moscow. Independent online, 7/1/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/boris-pokrovsky-opera-director-whose-career-at-the-bolshoi-crossed-five-decades-1726062.html}.

Potter, Louis Jr., cellist, teacher, and author, d. 1/26/2009. Tim Janof on Internet Cello Society Forums, 1/28/2009 {http://cellofun.yuku.com/topic/6731/t/Louis-Potter-Jr-.html}.

Pousseur, Henri, Belgian composer, d. 3/6/2009 at 79; b. 6/23/1929. lesoir.be, 3/6/2009 {http://www.lesoir.be/culture/musiques/le-compositeur-henri-pousseur-2009-03-06-694312.shtml}.

Powell, Billy, rock keyboardist, d. 1/28/2009 in Orange Park, FL at 56. STLtoday.com, 1/28/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/O/OBIT_POWELL?SITE=MOSTP}; New York Times online, 1/29/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/29/arts/music/29powell.html}.
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William Norris Powell, also songwriter; b. 6/3/1952. Independent online, 2/2/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/billy-powell-keyboard-player-with-lynyrd-skynyrd-1523087.html}.

Powell, Travis R., organist, pianist, music instructor, and choral director, d. 1/19/2009 in Carey, OH at 36; b. 5/23/1972. American Organist, v. 43 no. 4, April 2009.

Presnell, Harve, singer and actor on stage and screen, d. 6/30/2009 in Santa Monica, CA at 75; b. George Harvey Presnell in Modesto, CA. New York Times online, 7/2/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/02/theater/02presnell.html}.
b. 9/14/1933. Los Angeles Times online, 7/2/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/arts/la-me-harve-presnell2-2009jul02,0,916577.story}.
baritone. Opera News, v. 74 no. 3, September 2009.

Preston, Eddie, jazz trumpeter, d. 6/22/2009 in Palm Coast, FL at 84. Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.

Pring, Bobby, jazz trombonist, d. 7/8/2009 in Florida at ca. 84. Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.

Prokovsky, André, dancer and choreographer, d. 8/15/2009 near Beausoleil, France at 70; b. 1/13/1939 in Paris, France. New York Times online, 8/20/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/21/arts/dance/21prokovsky.html}.

Purcell, Randy, jazz trombonist, d. 5/16/2009 in Pittsburgh, PA at 63. Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.

Quay, Nellilewis Winger, secretary and singer, d. 5/30/2009 in Mongtomery Village, MD at 95; b. in Chicago, IL. washingtonpost.com, 6/16/2009 {http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/06/15/AR2009061502951_5.html}.

Race, Steve (Stephen Russell), British jazz pianist, conductor, and composer, radio and television personality, d. 6/22/2009; b. 4/1/1921 in Lincoln. Independent online, 6/24/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/steve-race-musician-and-broadcaster-best-known-for-his-association-with-the-programme-my-music-1715941.html}.

Raeburn, Christopher, British record producer, d. 2/18/2009 at 80; b. 7/31/1928. guardian.co.uk, 2/25/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/feb/25/christopher-raeburn-obituary}; Chamber Music, v. 25 no.3, May/June 2009.
d. in Ivinghoe, Buckinghamshire. Opera, v. 60 no. 5, May 2009.
b. in London. Opera News, v. 73 no. 12, June 2009.

Rahbani, Mansour, Lebanese composer and lyricist, husband of Nuhad Haddad a.k.a. Fairouz, d. 1/13/2009 in Beirut at 83; b. in Antelias. Associated Press via Google News, 1/14/2009 {http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jj4yj37U9DWYfLMh8iNpt2MokknAD95MLNIO0}.
Mansour Al Rahbani, also producer, instrumentalist, and poet; b. 1925. Independent online, 2/3/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/mansour-rahbani-musician-and-poet-who-spearheaded-the-lebanese-cultural-renaissance-1543662.html}.
b. 3/17/1925. guardian.co.uk, 4/17/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/apr/17/obituary-mansour-rahbani}.

Raida, Roc, hip-hop d.j., d. 9/19/2009 at 37; b. in Harlem, NY. NPR online, 11/3/2009 {http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120030709}.

Rankin, Kenny, jazz/pop/folk singer, songwriter, and guitarist, d. 6/7/2009 in Los Angeles, CA at 69; b. 2/10/1940 in Manhattan. New York Times online, 6/9/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/09/arts/music/09rankin.html}; chicagotribune.com, 6/9/2009 {http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-rankin_obitjun09,0,3859001.story}; Los Angeles Times online, 6/9/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-kenny-rankin9-2009jun09,0,5347669.story}; Rolling Stone, no. 1082/1083, 7/9-23/2009; Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.

Rather, Jack, jazz guitarist and vocalist, d. 1/1/2009 in San Juan Capistrano, CA at 65. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Rauland, Cynthia, organist, d. 6/17/2009 in Walworth, WI at 72; b. 2/10/1937. American Organist, v. 43 no. 11, November 2009.

Revah, Nesim, classical music lover and record store owner, d. 8/21/2009 in Washington, DC at 82; b. in Istanbul, Turkey. washingtonpost.com, 9/6/2009 {http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/05/AR2009090502460.html}.

Rhone, Trevor, Jamaican playwright, director, and actor, writer of the pioneering reggae film The Harder They Come, d. 9/15/2009 in Kingston at 69; b. in Jamaica. New York Times online, 9/21/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/21/movies/21rhone.html}.

Richards, Ken, Broadway and film actor, d. 1/8/2009; b. 8/26/1928. "Milla" on All That Chat, 1/8/2009 {http://www.talkinbroadway.com/allthatchat/d.php?id=1671838}.

Richards, Ron, British record producer, d. 4/30/2009 in Watford, b. Ronald Richard Pratley 1/22/1929 in London. Independent online, 6/11/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/ron-richards-record-producer-who-worked-with-the-beatles-the-hollies-gerry-and-the-pacemakers-and-ella-fitzgerald-1702080.html}.

Richardson, Natasha Jane, actress on stage and screen, occasional singer, d. 3/18/2009 in Manhattan at 45; b. 5/11/1963 in London. New York Times online, 3/18/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/19/theater/19richardson.html}; washingtonpost.com, 3/19/2009 {http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/18/AR2009031803237.html}.

Ridley, Harrison, jazz programmer and historian, d. 2/19/2009 in Philadelphia, PA at 70. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Riedel, Deborah, Australian soprano, d. 1/8/2009 in Sydney; b. 7/31/1958 in Sydney. Independent online, 3/21/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/deborah-riedel-versatile-lyrical-soprano-admired-in-europe-and-the-united-states-1650632.html}; Opernwelt, v. 50 no. 3, March 2009; Opera, v. 60 no. 4, April 2009.

Riley, Billy Lee, rockabilly singer, songwriter, and studio musician, d. 8/2/2009 in Jonesboro, AR at 75; b. in Pocahontas, AR. New York Times online, 8/4/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/04/arts/music/04riley.html}; Los Angeles Times online, 8/4/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-billy-lee-riley4-2009aug04,0,6424973.story}; Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.
b. 1933. Rolling Stone, no. 1086, 9/3/2009.

Rines, Robert H., lawyer, composer, inventor, and physicist, d. 11/1/2009 in Boston, MA at 87; b. in Boston, MA. STLtoday.com, 11/2/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_OBIT_RINES?SITE=MOSTP}; Associated Press via Google News, 11/3/2009 {http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jj4yj37U9DWYfLMh8iNpt2MokknAD9BO1FP82}.
Robert Harvey Rines; b. 8/30/1922. New York Times online, 11/7/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/08/us/08rines.html}.

Roadhouse, Johnny, British saxophonist and musical instrument shop owner, d. 4/11/2009 at 88; b. 1/13/1921 in Sheffield. Telegraph.co.uk, 4/19/2009 {http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/music-obituaries/5183686/Johnny-Roadhouse.html}; Times online, 4/24/2009 {http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article6156432.ece}.

Robe, Robert Wendell, organist, pianist, and teacher, d. 1/24/2009 in Tampa, FL at 79; b. 7/8/1929 in Zanesville, OH. American Organist, v. 43 no. 4, April 2009.

Roberts, John Storm, scholar of world music and record producer, d. 11/29/2009 in Kingston, NY at 73; b. John Anthony Storm Roberts 2/24/1936 in London. New York Times online, 12/10/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/10/arts/music/10roberts.html}.

Rocco, Paulie, rock guitarist, d. 3/2009. Rochester City Newspaper online, 3/24/2009 {http://rochestercitynewspaper.com/music/blog/2009/03/OBIT-Paulie-Rocco/}.

Rodan, Mendi, Israeli conductor and music professor, d. 5/8/2009 in Jerusalem at 80; b. in Romania. israel.jpost.com, 5/9/2009 {http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1241773212669&pagename=JPost/JPArticle/ShowFull}.

Ronayne, John, Irish violinist, d. at 77. Strad, v. 120, no. 1433, September 2009.

Rose, Jack, guitarist, d. 12/5/2009 at 38. Pitchfork, 12/5/2009 {http://pitchfork.com/news/37302-rip-jack-rose/}; New York Times online, 12/9/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/09/arts/music/09rose.html}.
b. 2/16/2971 in Fredericksburg, VA. guardian.co.uk, 1/24/2010 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/jan/24/jack-rose-obituary}.

Rosen, Myor, harpist, d. 2009. Chamber Music, v. 26 no. 6, November/December 2009.

Rosenblatt, Louis, oboist/English hornist, teacher, and critic, d. 8/24/2009 in Philadelphia, PA at 81; b. in South Philadelphia, PA. philly.com, 8/26/2009 {http://www.philly.com/philly/obituaries/20090826_Louis_Rosenblatt__81__Phila__Orchestra_musician.html}.

Rosenkrans, Charles, conductor, d. 9/8/2009 in Houston, TX at 75; b. 8/4/1934 in San Francisco, CA. Opera, v. 60 no. 12, December 2009.

Ross, David, Canadian actor, director, musician, dramaturge, and artistic director, d. 3/29/2009 in Kamloops, BC at 64; b. 2/10/1945 in England. globeandmail.com, 3/31/2009 {http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20090331.OBROSS31//TPStory/Obituaries}.

Ross, Matt (Matthew), British jazz keyboardist, d. 4/30/2009; b. 12/21/1924. Jazz Journal International, v. 62 no. 4, June 2009.

Rowles, Stacy, jazz trumpeter, fluegelhorn player, and singer, d. 10/27/2009 in Burbank, CA at 54. New York Times online, 11/6/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/07/arts/music/07rowles.html}; Chamber Music, v. 27 no. 1, January/February 2010.
b. 9/11/1955. Los Angeles Times online, 11/8/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-stacy-rowles8-2009nov08,0,217485.story}.

Rubes, Jan, Czech actor and opera singer, d. 6/29/2009 in Toronto, Ontario at 89. Los Angeles Times online, 7/4/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-passings4-2009jul04,0,6955051.story}.

Rumpel, Elizabeth, music and piano teacher, church musician, d. 2/5/2009 in Charleston, SC at 90; b. 6/1/1918 in Charleston, SC. American Organist, v. 43 no. 7, July 2009.

Rundquist, Fred, jazz guitarist, d. 2/5/2009 in Chicago, IL at 91. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Russakoff, Mark L., organist, harpsichordist, choir director, music minister, and composer, d. 4/12/2009 in Homewood, IL at 58; b. 9/16/1950 in Birmingham, AL. American Organist, v. 43 no. 7, July 2009.

Russell, George, jazz composer, educator, and theorist, d. 7/27/2009 in Boston, MA at 86; b. 1923 in Cincinnati, OH. New York Times online, 7/28/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/07/28/arts/AP-US-Obit-George-Russell.html}; Variety online, 7/28/2009 {http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118006568.html}; STLtoday.com, 7/28/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_OBIT_GEORGE_RUSSELL?SITE=MOSTP}; Chamber Music, v. 26 no. 5, September/October 2009; Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.
George Allen Russell, b. 6/23/1923. guardian.co.uk, 7/28/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/jul/28/george-russell-obituary}; Los Angeles Times online, 7/29/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-george-russell29-2009jul29,0,3116009.story}; New York Times online, 7/29/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/30/arts/music/30russell.html}; washingtonpost.com, 7/29/2009 {http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/28/AR2009072802913.html}.

Ryan, Tim, Canadian theatre director, d. 11/5/2009 in Edmonton, Alberta at 62; b. in the United States. edmontonjournal.com, 11/7/2009 {http://www.edmontonjournal.com/health/Theatre+department+loses+founding+father/2193011/story.html}.

Sadi, Fats, jazz vibes player, d. 2/20/2009 in Belgium at 81. Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.

Salter, Richard, British baritone, d. 2/1/2009 in Karlsruhe, Germany at 65; b. 11/12/1943 in Hindhead, Surrey. Opera, v. 60 no. 4, April 2009.

Sambach, Clyde J. "Cj", organist, choir director, chorister, organ consultant, and accountant, d. 2/27/2009 in Brick, NJ at 60; b. in New Hyde Park, NY. American Organist, v. 43 no. 5, May 2009.

Sandeen, Darrell, actor and singer, d. 1/26/2009 in Los Angeles, CA at 78; b. in Chicago, IL. Variety online, 2/10/2009 {http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117999943.html}.

Sandro, Argentine singer, guitarist, and actor, the "Argentine Elvis", d. 1/4/2010 in Mendoza at 64; b. Roberto Sanchez 1945 in Buenos Aires. New York Times online, 1/4/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/01/04/arts/AP-LT-Argentina-Obit-Sandro.html}; STLtoday.com, 1/5/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/L/LT_ARGENTINA_OBIT_SANDRO?SITE=MOSTP}; Hollywood Reporter online, 1/5/2010 {http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i856fd022b069b3fe2df51e3d09e5a21f}.

Savolainen, Jarmo, jazz pianist, d. 6/11/2009 in Finland at 48. Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.

Saxon, Sky, rock bassist and singer, d. 6/25/2009 in Austin, TX at 71; b. Richard Marsh in Salt Lake City, UT. Variety online, 6/25/2009 {http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118005396.html}.
Sky Sunlight Saxon, also songwriter; b. Richard Elvern Marsh 8/20/1937?. New York Times online, 6/26/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/27/arts/music/27saxon.html}; Independent online, 7/13/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/sky-saxon-singer-and-bassist-with-seminal-sixties-garage-band-the-seeds-1743548.html}; Rolling Stone, no. 1084, 8/6/2009.
b. 8/20/1946. guardian.co.uk, 6/29/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/jun/29/sky-saxon-obituary}.

Schantz, Mark P., organbuilder, d. 6/13/2009 in Walton Hills, OH at 58. American Organist, v. 43 no. 9, September 2009.

Schinew, Bisser, Bulgarian opera director, d. at 61. Opernwelt, v. 50 no. 6, June 2009.
d. 3/24/2009. Orchester, v. 57 no. 7-8, July/August 2009.

Schlegel, Dorothy H., organist, d. 7/26/2009 in Colorado Springs, CO at 94; b. 6/19/1915 in Colorado Springs, CO. American Organist, v. 43 no. 11, November 2009.

Schroeder, Aaron, songwriter, producer, publisher, and executive, d. 12/2/2009 in Englewood, NJ at 83; b. in Brooklyn, NY. Variety online, 12/3/2009 {http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118012228.html}.
d. 12/1/2009. STLtoday.com, 12/3/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_OBIT_AARON_SCHROEDER?SITE=MOSTP}.
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Schulz, Reinhard, German music publisher, d. at 59. Opernwelt, v. 50 no. 9/10, September/October 2009.

Schwab, Rosa, Schubert scholar?, d. 8/23/2009 at 88; b. 1921. Österreichische Musikzeitschrift, v. 64 no. 10, 2009.

Schwartz, Isaac, Russian film composer, d. 12/27/2009 just outside St. Petersburg at 86; b. 1923 in Ukraine. STLtoday.com, 12/28/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/E/EU_RUSSIA_OBIT_SCHWARTZ?SITE=MOSTP}; Winnipeg Free Press online, 12/28/2009 {http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/entertainment/breakingnews/80197737.html}; New York Times online, 12/30/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/30/arts/music/30schwartz.html}.

Sciacchitano, Joseph "Sam", cellist, d. 5/22/2009 in Chicago, IL at 96; b. 1913 in Chicago, IL. suntimes.com, 5/28/2009 {http://www.suntimes.com/news/obituaries/1596048,CST-NWS-XScia28.article}.

Scott, Clive, British pop keyboardist, singer, songwriter, and producer, d. 5/10/2009 in Ascot, Berkshire; b. 2/24/1945 in Coventry. Independent online, 6/15/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/clive-scott-keyboardplayer-singer-and-songwriter-with-the-seventies-pop-group-jigsaw-1705455.html}.

Seals, Dan, a.k.a. England Dan, country/folk/pop singer, guitarist, songwriter, and saxophonist, d. 3/25/2009 in Nashville, TN at 61; b. Danny Wayland Seals 2/8/1948 in McCamey, TX. New York Times online, 3/26/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/27/arts/music/27seals.html}; STLtoday.com, 3/26/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/O/OBIT_DAN_SEALS?SITE=MOSTP}; Seals and Seals, 3/26?/2009 {http://www.sealsandseals.com/}; CMT.com, 3/26/2009 {http://www.cmt.com/news/country-music/1607787/dan-seals-singer-of-bop-love-on-arrival-dies-at-61.jhtml}.
Dan Wayland Seals. Los Angeles Times online, 3/27/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-dan-seals27-2009mar27,0,41514.story}.

Seaman, Norman Joseph, impresario, d. 9/2/2009 in Chicago, IL at 86; b. 3/3/1923 in Brooklyn or the Bronx, NY. New York Times online, 9/12/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/13/nyregion/13seaman.html}.

Seeger, Mike, folk singer and multi-instrumentalist, d. 8/7/2009 in Lexington, VA at 75; b. in New York, NY. STLtoday.com, 8/10/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_OBIT_MIKE_SEEGER?SITE=MOSTP}; New York Times online, 8/10/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/10/arts/music/10seeger.html}; Rolling Stone, no. 1086, 9/3/2009; Chamber Music, v. 26 no. 6, November/December 2009.

Selihorn, Werner, jazz producer and writer, d. 5/17/2009 in Berlin, Germany at 79. Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.

Shaffer, Charles, organist, teacher, and organbuilding enthusiast, d. 5/2/2009 in Los Angeles, CA at 78; b. 11/17/1930 in Akron, OH. American Organist, v. 43 no. 8, August 2009.

Shank, Bud, pioneering cool jazz alto saxophonist and flutist, d. 4/2/2009 in Tucson, AZ at 82; b. Clifford Everett Shank 5/27/1926 in Dayton, OH. JazzTimes, 4/3/2009 {http://jazztimes.com/articles/24533-bud-shank-alto-saxophonist-dies-at-82}; STLtoday.com, 4/5/3009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/O/OBIT_SHANK?SITE=MOSTP}; Chamber Music, v. 26 no. 4, July/August 2009; Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.
also clarinetist, b. Clifford Everett Shank Jr.. washingtonpost.com, 4/5/2009 {http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/04/AR2009040402602.html}; Los Angeles Times online, 4/6/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-bud-shank6-2009apr06,0,5379847.story}; Independent online, 7/17/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/bud-shank-saxophonist-and-flautist-who-pioneered-west-coast-jazz-1749707.html}.
also arranger. guardian.co.uk, 4/6/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/apr/06/bud-shank-obituary}.

Shaw, Henry, orchestral violinist, d. 3/8/2009 in Cincinnati, OH; b. 1918 in Glasgow, Scotland. Cincinnati.Com, 3/11/2009 {http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20090311/NEWS0104/903110336/1028/ENT}.

Shellenberger, Allen, rock drummer, d. 8/13/2009 at 39. MTV online, 8/14/2009 {http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1618779/20090814/lit.jhtml}.

Shelton, Peter, cellist, d. at 54; b. 1954 in Livermore, CA. Strad, v. 120, no. 1431, July 2009.

Shi Pei Pu, Chinese Beijing opera singer and spy, d. 6/30/2009 in Paris, France at 70. New York Times online, 7/1/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/02/world/asia/02shi.html}.
also librettist; b. 1938 in Shandong province. Los Angeles Times online, 7/6/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-shi-pei-pu6-2009jul06,0,6520406.story}.

Shirey, Ron, choral conductor, d. 2009; b. 1933. Choral Journal, v. 50 no. 6, January 2010.

Shortridge, John Dillon, harpsichord and organ builder, gambist, d. 2/21/2009 near Jemez Pueblo, NM; b. 1/9/1930. VdGSA News, v. 46 no. 2, June 2009.

Shulberg, Richard Stephen, a.k.a. Citizen Kafka, radio personality, musician and music archivist, film projectionist, cafébookshop manager, d. 3/14/2009 in Brooklyn, NY; b. 11/20/1947 in Bronx, NY. Independent online, 3/23/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/richard-shulberg-musician-and-radio-presenter-known-as-lsquocitizen-kafka-1651830.html}.

Sidibe, Coumba, Malian singer and composer of traditional Wassoulou/Wasulu music, d. 5/9/2009 in the Bronx, NY; b. in Wasulu, Mali. Afropop Worldwide, 5/11/2009 {http://www.afropop.org/multi/feature/ID/882}.

Silver, Martin, music librarian, d. 2/17/2009. Marsha Berman on MLA-L, 2/19/2009.
b. 6/1933. Barbara Hirsch on MLA-L, 2/20/2009.

Singleton, Shelby, record producer and label executive, d. 10/7/2009 in Nashville, TN at 77; b. 12/16/1931 in Waskom, TX. MTV News online, 10/7/2009 {http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1623352/20091007/story.jhtml}; Variety online, 10/7/2009 {http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118009682.html}; New York Times online, 10/10/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/11/arts/music/11singleton.html}.
Shelby Sumpter Singleton Jr.. Los Angeles Times online, 10/9/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-shelby-singleton9-2009oct09,0,4187635.story}; Independent online, 11/13/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/shelby-singleton-record-producer-who-unearthed-undiscovered-treasures-in-the-vaults-of-the-sun-label-1819725.html}.

Sirone, jazz bassist, d. 10/21/2009 at 69; b. Norris Jones 9/28/1940 in Atlanta, GA. guardian.co.uk, 11/9/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/nov/09/sirone-obituary}.

Škerjanec, Ciril, Slovenian cellist and teacher, d. at 74. Strad, v. 120, no. 1431, July 2009.

Skylar, Sunny, jazz vocalist, d. 2/2/2009 in Las Vegas, NV at 95. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Smith, Eugene, gospel singer, d. 5/9/2009 in Chicago, IL at 88; b. 4/22/1921 in Chicago, IL. New York Times online, 5/12/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/12/arts/music/12smith.html}.

Smith, Hale, classical composer and jazz pianist and arranger, d. 11/24/2009 in Freeport, Long Island, NY at 84; b. 6/29/1925 in Cleveland, OH. New York Times online, 11/27/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/28/arts/music/28smith.html}; Chamber Music, v. 27 no. 1, January/February 2010.

Smith, LeRoy Earl Jr. "Roy", music teacher, band director, school music program director, d. 10/17/2009 in Bellingham, WA at 83; b. in Detroit, MI. washingtonpost.com, 10/23/2009 {http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/22/AR2009102204548.html}.

Smith, Louise, a.k.a. Donna Brooks, jazz singer and comedienne, d. 6/16/2009 in Fairfax, VA at 83; b. Louise Angert in Philadelphia, PA. washingtonpost.com, 7/16/2009 {http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/16/AR2009071603909_5.html}; Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.

Soderstrom, Elisabeth, Swedish soprano, d. 11/20/2009 in Stockholm at 82. STLtoday.com, 11/20/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/E/EU_SWEDEN_OBIT_SODERSTROM?SITE=MOSTP}.
Elisabeth Söderström; b. 5/7/1927 in Stockholm. guardian.co.uk, 11/21/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/nov/21/elisabeth-soderstrom-obituary}; Independent online, 11/24/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/elisabeth-sderstrm-soprano-admired-in-britain-for-her-interpretations-of-richard-strauss-1826471.html}; Opera News, v. 74 no. 8, February 2010; Opera, v. 61 no. 2, February 2010.
Elisabeth Anna Soderstrom. washingtonpost.com, 11/22/2009 {http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/21/AR2009112102168.html}; Los Angeles Times online, 11/23/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-elisabeth-soderstrom23-2009nov23,0,4403795.story}.
Anna Elisabeth Soderstrom. New York Times online, 11/24/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/22/arts/music/22soderstrom.html}.

Solters, Lee, Hollywood publicist, d. 5/18/2009 in West Hollywood, CA at 89; b. in New York. stltoday.com, 5/19/2009 {http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/stltoday/obituary.aspx?n=lee-solters&pid=127428695}.
d. 5/16/2009. Billboard, 5/30/2009.

Sosa, Mercedes, Argentine folk singer, d. 10/4/2009 in Buenos Aires at 74; b. 7/9/1935 in Tucuman province. STLtoday.com, 10/4/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/L/LT_ARGENTINA_OBIT_MERCEDES_SOSA?SITE=MOSTP}.
b. in San Miguel de Tucuman. CNN.com, 10/4/2009 {http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/10/04/obit.mercedes.sosa/index.html}.
b. Haydée Mercedes Sosa in Tucumán. New York Times online, 10/5/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/05/arts/music/05sosa.html}.
a.k.a. "La Negrita". Classical Guitar, v. 28 no. 3, November 2009.

Staley, Sandy, jazz vocalist, d. 9/1/2009 in Pittsburgh, PA at 69. Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.

Stalker, Orville Kent, conductor, clarinetist, and organ enthusiast, d. 6/8/2009 in Lubbock, TX at 64. American Organist, v. 43 no. 9, September 2009.

Stallings, Ron, rock/jazz tenor saxophonist and occasional singer, d. 4/13/2009 in Berkeley, CA at 62; b. in Oakland, CA. SFGate, 4/16/2009 {http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/04/16/BAU31736TE.DTL}; Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.

Starner, "Banjo Fred", economics professor and banjo-playing folk singer and historian, d. 10/25/2009 in West Hills, CA at 72; b. George Frederick Starner 8/6/1937 in Toledo, OH. Los Angeles Times online, 11/11/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-fred-starner11-2009nov11,0,6825066.story}.

Stearns, Frank B., music teacher, musical director/conductor, organist, chorister, violist, d. 2/4/2009 in Pittsburgh, PA at 67; b. 6/7/1941 in Brattleboro, VT. American Organist, v. 43 no. 6, June 2009.

Stein, Philip, muralist, jazz collector, d.j., and producer, d. 4/27/2009 in Manhattan at 90; b. in Newark, NJ. New York Times online, 5/18/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/18/arts/design/18stein.html}; Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.

Steinberg, Michael, music critic, d. 7/26/2009 at 80; b. 10/4/1928 in Breslau, Germany. Clef Notes blog, 7/26/2009 {http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/classicalmusic/2009/07/michael_steinberg_eminent_musi.html}; Culture Monster blog, 7/26/2009 {http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/culturemonster/2009/07/michael-steinberg-remembered.html}; Symphony, v. 60 no. 6, November-December 2009.
d. in Edina, MN. New York Times online, 7/29/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/29/arts/music/29steinberg.html}.
also historian, author, and educator. Chamber Music, v. 26 no. 5, September/October 2009; Opera News, v. 74 no. 4, October 2009.

Steins, Karl, German oboist, d. 4/22/2009 in Berlin at 89. Orchester, v. 57 no. 7-8, July/August 2009.

Stenehjem, Gary Allan, music teacher, organist, and piano tuner, d. 5/2/2009 in Minot, ND at 66; b. 10/31/1942 in Williston, ND. American Organist, v. 43 no. 8, August 2009.

Stern, Anne Bigelow, patron of the arts, d. 2009. Chamber Music, v. 26 no. 6, November/December 2009.

Stevens, Dennis, luthier, d. 2009; b. 1944. American Lutherie, no. 99, Fall 2009.

Stevens, Garry, big band trumpeter and singer, d. 12/8/2009 in Benicia, CA at 93. timesunion.com, 12/16/2009 {http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=878468}.

Stone, Henry "Butch", big-band singer and saxophonist, d. 5/19/2009 in Woodland Hills, CA at 96; b. in New York, NY. Los Angeles Times online, 5/30/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-passings30-2009may30,0,4696906.story}; Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.

Stone, Ron, rock guitarist and singer, d. 12/16/2009 in San Antonio, TX at 57. elpasotimes.com, 12/18/2009 {http://www.elpasotimes.com/ci_14022317}.

Storm, Gale, actress and singer, d. 6/27/2009 in Danville, CA at 87; b. Josephine Owaissa Cottle 4/5/1922 in Bloomington, TX. New York Times online, 6/29/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/29/arts/television/29storm.html}; stltoday.com, 6/28/2009 {http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/entertainment/stories.nsf/story/9B5BFFA0B8EDD04D862575E3007F43CD?OpenDocument}.

Strange, Richard "Doc", conductor and educator, d. 12/22/2009 in Arizona at 81; b. 1928. Instrumentalist, v. 64 no. 7, February 2010.

Sullivan, James "The Rev", heavy metal drummer, d. 12/28/2009 in Huntington Beach, CA at 28. Orange County Register online, 12/29/2009 {http://www.ocregister.com/news/sullivan-226142-beach-drummer.html}; Noisecreep, 12/29/2009 {http://www.noisecreep.com/2009/12/29/avenged-sevenfold-drummer-james-sullivan-the-rev-dead/}; Marquee Blog (hosted at CNN.com), 12/29/2009 {http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2009/12/29/avenged-sevenfold-drummer-james-sullivan-dies-28/}; Bangor Daily News, 12/29/2009 {http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/bangornews/obituary.aspx?n=james-owen-sullivan&pid=137941478}.
James Owen Sullivan; also backup singer. Associated Press via Google News, 12/29/2009 {http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5itLmUQiw66AqZl430x4NePVq8LPg}; msnbc, 12/30/2009 {http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34617808/ns/entertainment-music/}.
b. 2/9/1981. Los Angeles Times online, 12/30/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-jim-the-rev-sullivan30-2009dec30,0,4443930.story}.

Sutej, Vjekoslav, Croatian conductor, d. 12/2/2009 in Zagreb at 58. STLtoday.com, 12/2/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/E/EU_CROATIA_OBIT_SUTEJ?SITE=MOSTP}.
Vjekoslav Šutej; b. 1951 in Rijeka. Opera, v. 61 no. 6, June 2010.

Svetlova, Marina, ballerina, d. 2/11/2009 in Bloomington, IN; b. 5/3/1922 in Paris, France. Opera News, v. 73 no. 12, June 2009.

Swann, Lady Tess, British organist and violist, d. 9/25/2009 in London; b. Teresa Ann Gleadowe 9/9/1922 in Winchester.

Sykina, Ljudmilla, Russian soprano, d. in Moscow at 80; b. 1929 in Moscow. Opernwelt, v. 50 no. 8, August 2009.

Talbot, Roy, calypso singer and bassist, d. 5/15/2009 in Paget, Bermuda at 94; b. in Tucker's Town, Bermuda. New York Times online, 5/23/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/24/arts/music/24talbot.html}; UPI.com, 5/24/2009 {http://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/2009/05/24/Last-Talbot-Brothers-member-dead-at-94/UPI-42081243184614/}.

Talib, Abu, a.k.a. Freddy Robinson, bluesman, d. 10/8/2009 in Lancaster, CA at 70; b. Fred Robinson in Memphis, TN. STLtoday.com, 10/10/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_OBIT_ABU_TALIB?SITE=MOSTP}.
also played R&B and jazz; b. Freddy Leroy Robinson 2/24/1939. guardian.co.uk, 10/28/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/oct/28/freddy-robinson-obituary}.

Tapper, Max, Canadian orchestra manager, d. 5/27/2009 in Winnipeg, Manitoba at 64. Winnipeg Free Press online, 5/28/2009 {http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/Former-WSO-director-Max-Tapper--46400052.html}.

Taylor, Koko, blues singer and club owner, d. 6/3/2009 in Chicago, IL at 80; b. Cora Walton just outside Memphis, TN. washingtonpost.com, 6/3/2009 {http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/06/03/AR2009060303131.html}; stltoday.com, 6/3/2009 {http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/stltoday/obituary.aspx?n=koko-taylor&pid=127997143}; Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.
b. 1928 in Memphis, TN. chicagotribune.com, 6/4/2009 {http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/reviews/critics/chi-0604-koko-taylor-obitjun04,0,33572.story}.
b. 9/28/1928 in Bartlett, TN. New York Times online, 6/4/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/04/arts/music/04taylor.html}; Telegraph.co.uk, 6/4/2009 {http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/music-obituaries/5446469/Koko-Taylor.html}; Memphis Flyer online, 6/4/2009 {http://www.memphisflyer.com/SingAllKinds/archives/2009/06/04/in-memoriam-koko-taylor-and-laddie-hutcherson}.
also bandleader. Los Angeles Times online, 6/4/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-koko-taylor4-2009jun04,0,5036155.story}.

Taylor, Sam "The Bluzman", blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist, d. 1/5/2009 in Islandia, NY at 74. newsday.com, 1/9/2009 {http://www.newsday.com/news/local/ny-ettayl0612331174jan06,0,7057067.story}; Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.
also whistler; b. 10/25/1934 in Mobile, AL. Independent online, 2/16/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/sam-taylor-blues-man-who-provided-the-whistling-on-dock-of-the-bay-1623024.html}.

Témoin, Bernard Charles, Canadian clarinetist, d. 8/8/2009 in Markham, ON; b. 11/3/1916 in Vancouver, BC. Globe and Mail, 8/10/2009.

Tertis, Lillian, cellist, d. 2009? at 94. Strad, v.121, no.1437.

Thayer, Orla Ed, inventor of the Thayer Axial-Flow valve for brass instruments, d. 6/3 or 4/2009 in Albany, OR at 89. Personal email from Barbara Thayer (wife), 6/4/2009; forwarded to Trombone-l (mailing list) by Matt Litwaitis 6/5/2009.

Thomas, Luther, jazz saxophonist and vocalist, d. 9/8/2009 in Copenhagen, Denmark at 59. Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.

Thompson, Earma, jazz pianist, d. 7/16/2009 in Chicago, IL at 86. Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.

Tiefensee, Siegfried, German composer, d. 2009 in Heimatstadt at 86; b. 1922 in Rastenburg. Opernwelt, v. 50 no. 5, May 2009; Orchester, v. 57 no. 6, June 2009.

Tisdale, Wayman, basketball player turned jazz bassist and composer, d. 5/15/2009 in Tulsa, OK at 44. CNN.com, 5/15/2009 {http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/05/15/obit.wayman.tisdale/index.html}; stltoday.com, 5/15/2009 {http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/stltoday/obituary.aspx?n=wayman-tisdale&pid=127328757}; CBSSports.com, 5/15/2009 {http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/story/11749960}; Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009; Chamber Music, v. 26 no. 5, September/October 2009.
b. Wayman Lawrence Tisdale 6/9/1964 in Tulsa, OK. New York Times online, 5/15/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/16/sports/basketball/16tisdale.html}.

Torchinsky, Abe, tubaist, d. 8/2009. Email from Curtis Institute of Music, 8/19/2009.

Tozer, Geoffrey Peter Bede Hawkshaw, Australian pianist, d. 8/21/2009 at 54; b. 11/5/1954 in Mussoorie, India. guardian.co.uk, 9/6/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/sep/06/geoffrey-tozer-obituary}.

Travers, Mary Allin, folk singer, d. 9/16/2009 in Danbury, CT at 72; b. 11/9/1936 in Louisville, KY. New York Times online, 9/16/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/17/arts/music/17travers.html}; msnbc, 9/16/2009 {http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32886244/ns/entertainment-music/}; Variety online, 9/16/2009 {http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118008754.html}; Associated Press via Yahoo!News, 9/16/2009 {http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090917/ap_en_mu/us_obit_mary_travers_15}; Associated Press via Google News, 9/16/2009 {http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i0Lq0ucnPygdqSUIrWSoM5pge2AgD9AOOVA04}; Peter Paul & Mary Website, 9/16/2009 {http://www.peterpaulandmary.com/}; guardian.co.uk, 9/17/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/sep/17/mary-travers-obituary}; Independent online, 9/19/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/mary-travers-singer-whose-work-with-peter-paul-and-mary-added-a-political-edge-to-the-pop-music-of-the-early-1960s-1790064.html}; Rolling Stone, no. 1089, 10/15/2009.
Mary Ellin Travers; b. 11/7/1936. Los Angeles Times online, 9/17/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/la-me-mary-travers17-2009sep17,0,1224459.story}.

Travis, Andrew, jazz trombonist and vocalist, d. 1/9/2009 in Bonus Point, NY at 81. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Travis, Steven I., band director and teacher, d. 2/24/[2009] in Florissant, MO at 58. STLtoday.com, 2/26/2009 {http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/deathsobituaries/story/6788FE37F2443048862575690005D8A5?OpenDocument}.

Trini, Mari, Spanish singer-songwriter, d. 4/6/2009 at 61; b. María Trinidad Pérez de Miravete 7/12/1947 in Murcia. guardian.co.uk, 4/22/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/apr/22/mari-trini-spanish-singer-obituary}.

True, Carmen Thomas, dancer and teacher, d. 1/1/2009 in Clayton, MO at 98. STLtoday.com, 1/4/2009 {http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/deathsobituaries/story/7D3666F0DE17A19E86257534000C9E6D?OpenDocument}.

Turner, Dean, Australian rock bassist, d. 8/21/2009 in Melbourne at 37. Australian online, 8/24/2009 {http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25972509-12377,00.html}.

Turner, Joan Teresa, British comedienne and soprano, d. 3/1/2009 at 86; b. 11/24/1922 in Belfast. Times Online, 3/5/2009 {http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article5847091.ece}.

Turney, Matt, dancer, d. 12/20/2009 in Poughkeepsie, NY at 84; b. 1925 in Americus, GA. New York Times online, 12/29/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/29/arts/dance/29turney.html}.

Usher, William "Bill" D., organist, music director, and choral conductor, d. 4/30/2009 in Los Angeles, CA at 41; b. 1/31/1968 in Greene, NY. American Organist, v. 43 no. 8, August 2009.

Vajda, Ceclia, teacher, conductor, and scholar, d. 11/28/2009 in London, England; b. 3/23/1923 in Budapest, Hungary. Independent online, 1/18/2010 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/ceclia-vajda-musician-teacher-and-authority--on-the-work-of-zolt225kod225ly-1870954.html}.

Vallis, Val (Valentine Thomas), Australian poet, critic, and academic, d. 1/14/2009 in Brisbane at 92; b. 8/1/1916 in Gladstone. Opera, v. 60 no. 4, April 2009.

Van DePitte, David J., arranger, composer, music director, songwriter, producer, and conductor, d. 8/9/2009 in Detroit, MI; b. 11/28/1941 in Detroit, MI. Independent online, 9/12/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/david-van-depitte-arranger-of-marvin-gayes-epochal-album-whats-going-on-1786174.html}.

Van Deusen, Donald, writer, d. 1/13/2009 in Philadelphia, PA at 80. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Van Heerden, Alex, jazz trumpeter and accordionist, d. 1/7/2009 in Capetown, South Africa at 34. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Vance, George Louis, bassist and pedagogue, d. 8/16/2009 in Silver Spring, MD at 60; b. in Akron, OH. washingtonpost.com, 9/1/2009 {http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/31/AR2009083103727.html}.

Vega, Antonio, Spanish singer-songwriter, d. 5/12/2009 at 51; b. Antonio Vega Tallés 12/16/1957 in Majadahonda, Madrid province. Times Online, 5/29/2009 {http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article6382173.ece}.

Verplanck, Billy, jazz arranger and trombonist, d. 6/2/2009 in Hackensack, NJ at 79. Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.
b. John VerPlanck 4/30/1930 in Norwalk, CT. Jazz Journal International, v. 62 no. 5, July 2009.

Virgil, Chalky, jazz bassist, d. 1/19/2009 in Bermuda at 78. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

von Koch, Erland, Swedish composer, d. 1/31/2009 at 98. SvD online, 2/5/2009 {http://www.svd.se/kulturnoje/nyheter/artikel_2427299.svd}.
Erland Sigurd Christian Jag Vogt von Koch, d. in Stockholm; b. 4/26/1910 in Stockholm. Independent online, 4/3/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/erland-von-koch-composer-inspired-by-scandinavian-folk-music-1661061.html}.

Waddington, Bette H., violinist, d. 12/21/2009 in St. Louis, MO at 88; b. 1921 in San Francisco, CA. STLtoday.com, 12/31/2009 {http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/deathsobituaries/story/F6997593833A417F8625769D000E560C?OpenDocument}.

Wakasugi, Hiroshi, Japanese conductor and music director, d. in Tokyo at 77. Opernwelt, v. 50 no. 9/10, September/October 2009.

Wallace, Ian Bryce, British bass baritone, actor, writer, cabaret artist, and broadcaster, d. 10/12/2009 in London; b. 7/10/1919 in London. Independent online, 10/15/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/ian-wallace-bass-baritone-celebrated-for-his-buffo-roles-ndash-and-for-his-rendition-of-the-hippopotamus-song-1802618.html}; Opernwelt, v. 50 no. 12, December 2009; Opera, v. 61 no. 4, April 2010.

Waller, Gordon, pop singer, d. 7/17/2009 in Norwich, CT at 64; b. in Braemar, Scotland. STLtoday.com, 7/20/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/O/OBIT_GORDON_WALLER?SITE=MOSTP}; New York Times online, 7/20/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/07/20/arts/AP-Obit-Gordon-Waller.html}.
b. 6/4/1945. Los Angeles Times online, 7/21/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-gordon-waller21-2009jul21,0,4904989.story}; Rolling Stone, no. 1085, 8/20/2009.

Wallis, Delia, British mezzo, d. 9/15/2009 in Fredonia, NY; b. 7/27/1946 in Chelmsford, England. Opera News, v. 74 no. 9, March 2010.

Walls, Malcolm Carl Sr., blues festival organizer, d. 4/20/2009 in Southaven, MS at 60. chicagotribune.com, 4/24/2009 {http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-walls_obitapr24,0,3570377.story}.

Warfield, Sandra, operatic mezzo and cabaret singer, d. 6/29/2009 in Manhattan at 88; b. Flora Jean Bornstein 6/8/1921 in Kansas City, MO. New York Times online, 7/4/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/05/nyregion/05warfield.html}; Opera News, v. 74 no. 3, September 2009; Opera, v. 60 no. 12, December 2009.

Warner, Sally Slade, organist and carillonneur, d. 12/4/2009 in Haverhill, MA at 77; b. 9/6/1932 in Worcester, MA. Tracker, v. 54 no. 1, Winter 2010.

Washington, Jackie, Canadian jazz and blues singer, guitarist, and d.j., d. 6/27/2009 in Hamilton, Ontario at 89; b. 1919. TheSpec.com, 6/27/2009 {http://www.thespec.com/News/BreakingNews/article/590760}.
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Washington, Teddy, jazz vocalist, d. 7/21/2009 in Jacksonville, FL at 78. Cadence, v. 35 no. 10-11-12, October-November-December 2009.

Wasso, D. DeWitt, organist, music collector, and critic, d. 6/23/2009 in Cornwall, PA at 88; b. 1921. American Organist, v. 43 no. 9, September 2009.

Watt, Douglas Benjamin, theater critic, d. 9/29/2009 in Southampton, NY at 95; b. 1/20/1914 in the Bronx. New York Times online, 10/2/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/02/arts/02watt.html}.

Watts, Helen Josephine, British mezzo, d. 10/7/2009 at 81; b. 12/7/1927 in Milford Haven. Telegraph.co.uk, 11/1/2009 {http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/music-obituaries/6480753/Helen-Watts.html}; Opernwelt, v. 50 no. 12, December 2009.
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Wehle, Susan, singer, cantor, and choral conductor, d. 2/12/2009 in Clarence, Center, NY. New York Times online, 2/13/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/14/nyregion/14passengers.html}.

Weinbach, Ben, advertising executive and songwriter, d. 1/5/2009 in St. Louis, MO at 100; b. in St. Louis, MO. STLtoday.com, 1/10/2009 {http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/deathsobituaries/story/53ECFB0CD66CE9B48625753A000BEDDF?OpenDocument}.

Weissman, George, supporter of the arts, d. 7/24/2009 in Greenwich, CT; b. 7/12/1919 in New York, NY. Opera News, v. 74 no. 4, October 2009.

Wellman, Dorothy "Dottie", actress and dancer, d. 9/16/2009 in Brentwood, CA at 95; b. 11/25/1913 in Minneapolis, MN. Los Angeles Times online, 9/19/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-passings19-2009sep19,0,3184992.story}.

White, Kitty, jazz, gospel, pop, and spiritual singer, d. 8/11/2009 in Palm Springs, CA at 86; b. Kitty Jean Bilbrew 7/7/1923 in Los Angeles, CA. Los Angeles Times online, 9/3/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-passings3-2009sep03,0,5709862.story}.
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Whitwell, Michael, trumpeter, d. 9/17/2009 in Petaluma, CA at 56; b. in Oakland, CA. Petaluma360.com, 9/17/2009 {http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20090917/COMMUNITY/909179945/1043/OPINION04}.

Wiberg, Torbjörn, Swedish classical guitarist and pedagogue, d. 2009 in Bergen, Norway; b. 1949. Classical Guitar, v. 27 no. 12, August 2009.

Wier, Rusty, country singer-songwriter, d. 10/9/2009; b. 5/3/1944. RustyWier.com, 10/9/2009 {http://www.rustywier.com/updates.htm}.
d. in Driftwood, TX. statesman.com, 10/9/2009 {http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/statesman/obituary.aspx?n=rusty-wier&pid=134202032}.
b. Russell Allen Wier in Corpus Christi, TX. Wikipedia, 10/9/2009 {http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rusty_Wier}.

Wilk, Wanda, philanthropist, musicologist, and champion of Polish classical music, d. 2/18/2009 in Los Angeles, CA at 88; b. Wanda Harasimowicz 1/13/1921 in Hamtramck, MI. Los Angeles Times online, 2/28/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-wanda-wilk28-2009feb28,0,4688836.story}.

Wilkes, Tom (Thomas Edward), art director, photographer, album cover and poster designer, d. 6/28/2009 in Pioneertown, CA at 69; b. 7/30/1939 in Long Beach, CA. New York Times online, 7/18/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/18/arts/design/18wilkes.html}.

Willis, Jim, jazz pianist, d. 1/5/2009 at 87. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Wills, Daniel, flight instructor and rock bassist, pianist, and singer, d. 11/15/2009 near Lake Placid, NY at 48. PressRepublican.com, 11/17/2009 {http://www.pressrepublican.com/homepage/local_story_321230634.html}.

Wills, Viola, popular singer, d. 5/6/2009 at 69. violawills.com, 5/6/2009 {http://www.violawills.com/}; Post Chronicle online, 5/11/2009 {http://www.postchronicle.com/news/entertainment/tittletattle/article_212229537.shtml}.
d. in Phoenix, AZ; b. Viola Mae Wilkerson ca. 1940 in Watts, Los Angeles, CA. Independent online, 5/11/2009 {http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/viola-wills-disco-diva-best-known-for-her-hit-gonna-get-along-without-you-now-1682678.html}; guardian.co.uk, 5/20/2009 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/may/20/viola-wills-obituary}.

Wilson, Rev. John "Bootsie", soul singer, d. 9/21/2009 in Spartanburg, SC at 69; b. in Philadelphia, PA. STLtoday.com, 9/28/2009 {http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_OBIT_WILSON?SITE=MOSTP}.

Winans, David "Pop" Sr., gospel singer and manager, d. 4/8/2009 in Nashville, TN at 76; b. in Detroit, MI. stltoday.com, 4/9/2009 {http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/stltoday/obituary.aspx?n=david-winans-pop-sr-&pid=125933203}.
d. at 74. WDIV ClickOnDetroit.com, 4/9/2009 {http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/19134342/detail.html#-}.
b. David Glenn Winans 1934. New York Times online, 4/10/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/10/arts/music/10winans.html}.

Winslow, Barbara Jean, violist and teacher, d. 11/29/2009 in Rockville, MD at 94; b. in Jackson, MI. washingtonpost.com, 12/7/2009 {http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/06/AR2009120602666_3.html}.

Witser, Steven, trombonist, d. 4/27/2009 in Pasadena, CA at 48; b. 8/22/1960 in Oakland, CA. Los Angeles Times online, 4/28/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-steve-witser29-2009apr29,0,7186114.story}; Chamber Music, v. 26 no. 4, July/August 2009.

Wolfe, Stanley, composer, educator, and administrator, d. Chamber Music, v. 26 no. 5, September/October 2009.

Woodard, Lyman, jazz organist, d. 2/24/2009 in Owosso, MI at 66. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Woodring, Kyle B., rock drummer, d. 9/8/2009 in Lockport, IL at 42. suntimes.com, 9/11/2009 {http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/1765098,mellencamp-drummer-hanging-091109.article}.

Woods, Greg, jazz drummer, d. 2/8/2009 in Dayton, OH. Dayton Daily News online, 2/9/2009 {http://www.daytondailynews.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2009/02/09/ddn020909pineybrownobit.html}.
d. at 88. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Woolfson, Eric, British rock and stage songwriter, keyboardist, producer, manager, and singer, d. 12/1/2009 in London at 64; b. in Glasgow. BBC NEWS online, 12/3/2009 {http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8392805.stm}; NME, 12/3/2009 {http://www.nme.com/news/nme/48709}; CBC News online, 12/3/2009 {http://www.cbc.ca/arts/music/story/2009/12/03/eric-woolfson-obit.html}.
b. 3/18/1945. STLtoday.com, 12/3/2009 {http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/stltoday/obituary.aspx?n=eric-woolfson&pid=136829579}.
Eric Norman Woolfson, d. 12/2/2009. New York Times online, 12/4/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/04/arts/music/04woolfson-1.html}.

Wright, Timothy, pastor, gospel singer and composer, d. 4/23/2009 in the Bronx, NY at 61. stltoday.com, 4/24/2009 {http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/stltoday/obituary.aspx?n=timothy-wright&pid=126551349}.
Timothy Donald Wright, d. 4/24/2009; b. 6/17/1947 in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY. New York Times online, 4/24/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/25/arts/music/25wright.html}.

Wurman, Felix, cellist, founder of the "Church of Beethoven", d. 12/26/2009 in Hillsborough, NC at 51; b. 1958 in Chicago, IL. Los Angeles Times online, 12/31/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/arts/la-me-felix-wurman31-2009dec31,0,911909.story}; guardian.co.uk, 1/13/2010 {http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/jan/13/felix-wurman-obituary}.

Yasmine, Belgian singer and television presenter, d. 6/24/2009 at 37; b. Hilde Rens. De Standaard online, 6/26/2009 {http://www.standaard.be/Artikel/Detail.aspx?artikelId=DMF25062009_055}.

Yetman, Rex, pioneering Canadian bluegrass mandolinist and singer, d. 12/18/2009 at 76; b. in Jamestown, Newfoundland. CBCnews online, 12/20/2009 {http://www.cbc.ca/arts/music/story/2009/12/20/yetman-obit.html}.

Young, David, jazz saxophonist, d. 2/6/2009 in Indianapolis, IN at 76. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Young, Marl, pianist, arranger, and music director, d. 4/29/2009 in Los Angeles, CA at 92; b. 1/29/1917 in Bluefield, VA. Los Angeles Times online, 5/3/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-marl-young3-2009may03,0,6252594,full.story}; Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.

Young, Otha, country/folk/pop/rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist, d. 8/6/2009 in Los Angeles, CA at 66. THR.com, 8/11/2009 {http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/features/people/e3i224997d33ab2d014e5a5c897bcbfc156}.
b. Robert Otha Young 5/10/1943 in Tulare, CA. Los Angeles Times online, 8/21/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-otha-young21-2009aug21,0,6903287.story}.

Zachery, Zack, jazz saxophonist, d. 3/4/2009 in Camden, NJ at 84. Cadence, v. 35 no. 4-5-6, April-May-June 2009.

Zadek, Peter, German opera director, d. in Hamburg at 83. Opernwelt, v. 50 no. 9/10, September/October 2009.

Zaporski, Raymond A., music minister and organist, d. 2/28/2009 in Roseville, MI at 81; . American Organist, v. 43 no. 6, June 2009.

Zarchy, Rubin "Zeke", big band trumpeter, d. 4/11/2009 in Irvine, CA at 93; b. 6/12/1915 in New York. Los Angeles Times online, 4/17/2009 {http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-zeke-zarchy17-2009apr17,0,2295015.story}; Cadence, v. 35 no. 7-8-9, July-August-September 2009.

Zeyringer, Franz, violist and author, d. 12/25/2009. Ken Martinson (citing Ronald Schmidt) on Yahoo!Groups Viola List, 1/11/2010.

Zito, Torrie, pianist and arranger, d. 12/3/2009 in Manhattan at 76; b. 10/12/1933 in Utica, NY. New York Times online, 12/8/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/08/arts/music/08zito.html}.

Zoritch, George, ballet dancer, d. 11/1/2009 in Tucson, AZ at 92; b. 6/6/1917 in Moscow, Russia. New York Times online, 11/5/2009 {http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/06/arts/dance/06zoritch.html}.