Dave Frishberg

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
  1. Colin Larkin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Who's Who of Jazz (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. pp. 152/3. ISBN 0-85112-580-8.
  2. Steve Futterman (August 22, 2001). "The Inimitable Dave Frishberg". The Washington Post.
  3. Dave Frishberg, Writer of Songs Sardonic and Nostalgic, Dies at 88
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