Michael Cuscuna
Michael Cuscuna | |
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.jpg) Cuscuna in 1995 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | September 20, 1948 Stamford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | April 20, 2024 (aged 75) Stamford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Record producer |
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Michael Cuscuna (September 20, 1948 – April 20, 2024) was an American jazz record producer and writer. He was the co-founder of Mosaic Records and a discographer of Blue Note Records.[1]
Biography
Career
Cuscuna played drums, saxophone and flute while young, but placed his emphasis on founding his own
Blue Note archive for previously unissued sessions which began to be issued during this period.[3]
In collaboration with business partner
Grammy Awards for his releases.[5] From 1984 onwards, he handled all reissues for Blue Note records.[6]
Personal life
Cuscuna was born on September 20, 1948, in Stamford, Connecticut.[2][3]
Cuscuna died of complications from esophageal cancer at his home in Stamford on April 20, 2024, at the age of 75.[7][8][1]
Grammy Awards
- 1993: Best Historical Album for Nat King Cole, The Complete Capitol Trio Recordings[5]
- 1998: Best Album Notes for Miles Davis, Miles Davis Quintet, 1965–68: The Complete Columbia Studio Recordings (with Bob Belden and Todd Coolman)[5]
- 2002: Best Historical Album for Billie Holiday, Lady Day: The Complete Billie Holiday on Columbia (1933–1944) (with Michael Brooks)[5]
References
- ^ a b Russonello, Giovanni (April 25, 2024). "Michael Cuscuna, Who Unearthed Hidden Jazz Gems, Dies at 75". The New York Times. Archived from the original on April 26, 2024. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ ISBN 0-85112-580-8.
- ^ a b Michael Cuscuna at AllMusic
- ^ Ratliff, Ben (January 4, 2001). "Charlie Lourie, 60, a Founder of Mosaic, a Distinctive Jazz Reissue Label". The New York Times. Archived from the original on July 9, 2021. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Michael Cuscuna". Grammy. Archived from the original on December 27, 2023. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
- ^ Serinus, Jason Victor (May 2, 2008). "A Visit to RTI & Acoustech". Stereophile. Archived from the original on June 3, 2023. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
- ^ "Michael Cuscuna, record producer who made jazz reissues both an art and a science, has died at 75". WRTI. April 21, 2024. Archived from the original on April 22, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
- ^ Fremer, Michael (April 20, 2024). "Michael Cuscuna, Jazz Producer, Record Label Founder, Blue Note Discogropher Dies at 75". Tracking Angle. Archived from the original on April 21, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
External links
- Michael Cuscuna discography at Discogs
- Michael Cuscuna at IMDb
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