Dave Frishberg
American musician (1933–2021)
David L. Frishberg (March 23, 1933 – November 17, 2021)[1] is an American jazz pianist, vocalist, composer, and lyricist. He was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota. His songs have been performed by Blossom Dearie, Rosemary Clooney, Shirley Horn,[2] Anita O'Day, Michael Feinstein, Irene Kral, Diana Krall, Stacey Kent, John Pizzarelli and Mel Tormé.
Frishberg wrote the music and lyrics for "I'm Just a Bill" for the ABC Schoolhouse Rock! series.
Frishberg died on November 17, 2021 in Portland, Oregon at the age of 88.[3]
References
change- ↑ Colin Larkin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Who's Who of Jazz (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. pp. 152/3. ISBN 0-85112-580-8.
- ↑ Steve Futterman (August 22, 2001). "The Inimitable Dave Frishberg". The Washington Post.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ Dave Frishberg, Writer of Songs Sardonic and Nostalgic, Dies at 88