Obituaries Related to "Bass" from New York Times Archive
John Macurdy, Stalwart Bass in Roles Large and Small, Dies at 91
During a 38-year career with the Metropolitan Opera, he sang 1,001 performances, drawing notice for his performances in Wagner, Verdi and Mozart.
Andy González, Prolific Latin Jazz Bassist, Is Dead at 69
A busy studio musician, he was also a key part of two influential groups: the Fort Apache Band, which he founded with his brother Jerry, and Libre.
Anne Bass, 78, Arts Patron and Peerless Gardener, Dies
A leading philanthropist, she championed, without fanfare, the New York City Ballet and numerous art museums. She also loved her dahlias.
Spiro Malas, Dependable Bass and a ‘Most Happy Fella,’ Dies at 86
Mr. Malas’s resonant voice and sly comic timing served him well in numerous secondary roles. A starring role, and acclaim, came late in his career on Broadway.
Lorna Doom, Bassist in the Punk Band Germs, Is Dead at 61
She and Belinda Carlisle, later of the Go-Go’s, answered an ad looking for “two untalented girls” and ended up in one of the first punk groups in Los Angeles.
Theo Adam, Acclaimed in Wagner Operas, Is Dead at 92
A German bass-baritone who was called one of the 20th century’s most important interpreters of his countryman. He was also prized for his acting.
Bonaldo Giaiotti, Stalwart Operatic Bass, Dies at 85
Mr. Giaiotti, known for his a resonant, majestic sound, appeared on the Met stage more than 400 times in his 30-year-career.
Fred Bass, Who Made the Strand Bookstore a Mecca, Dies at 89
Building on what his father began, Mr. Bass ultimately oversaw a bustling emporium housing “18 miles of books” in Lower Manhattan, with outposts here and there.
Kurt Moll, German Basso Profundo, Dies at 78
He was his generation’s pre-eminent Baron Ochs in “Der Rosenkavalier,” mixing humor with a tinge of menace. His Ochs is preserved on many recordings.
Wilton Felder, Saxophonist for the Crusaders, Dies at 75
Mr. Felder was a founder of the Crusaders, whose sound evolved from hard bop to jazz funk, and was a busy session bass player.
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Alice and Ellen Kessler, ’60s Singing Sensations, Die at 89
The twin sisters from Germany, who were nightclub stars and regular guests on international variety shows, chose to end their lives together.
Bonnie Munshin, ‘Velvet Hammer’ of a Hamptons Hot Spot, Dies at 84
At Nick & Toni’s, a restaurant beloved by celebrities and locals alike, she managed its coveted prime real estate, keeping everyone happy and the looky-loos at bay.
Sid Davidoff, Powerful Aide to Mayor Lindsay, Dies at 86
In the 1960s and ’70s, he was a brash lieutenant to a young, ambitious, reform-minded mayor and ended up on President Nixon’s “enemies list.”
Bill Ivey, 81, Dies; Quelled Conservative Ire Over U.S. Arts Agency
As the head of the National Endowment for the Arts, Mr. Ivey, a leader in country music, shifted the agency’s focus away from avant-garde work and won more funding.
Alice Wong, Writer and Relentless Advocate for Disability Rights, Dies at 51
Born with muscular dystrophy, she received a MacArthur “Genius” grant in 2024 for her decades of calling attention to the need for equal rights for disabled people.
Todd Snider, Folk Singer With a Wry Wit, Dies at 59
Mentored by the likes of Jimmy Buffett and John Prine, his big-hearted ballads told of heartache even as his humor revealed a steadfast optimism.
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