Dave Frishberg

American musician (1933–2021)
Person human Q1173207
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Summary

Dave Frishberg was born on March 23, 1933[1], in Saint Paul[2]. He died on November 17, 2021[3], in Portland[4]. He worked as a composer[5], pianist[6], jazz musician[7], singer[8], and lyricist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (366 views/month, #7,246 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United States[11]
  • Occupation: songwriter[12], screenwriter[13], musician[14]
  • Educated at: University of Minnesota[15], St. Paul Central High School[16]
  • Award received: Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Genre: jazz[19]
  • Record label: Arbors Records[20], Blue Note[21]
  • Commons category: Dave Frishberg[22]
  • Residence: Saint Paul[23]
  • Family name: Frishberg[24]
  • Given name: Dave[25], David[26], Lee[27]
  • Official website: http://www.davefrishberg.net/[28]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Dave Frishberg[29]
  • Instrument: piano[30], jazz piano[31], voice[32]
  • Described by source: Dave Frishberg, Writer of Songs Sardonic and Nostalgic, Dies at 88[33]
  • Nominated for: Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song[34]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
  • P14750: 7DC8-4BAD-D740-9B9F-044C[36]

Why It Matters

Dave Frishberg is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Dave Frishberg born?

Dave Frishberg's place of birth was Saint Paul[2].

Where did Dave Frishberg die?

Dave Frishberg passed away in Portland[4].

What did Dave Frishberg do for work?

Dave Frishberg worked as a composer[5], pianist[6], jazz musician[7], singer[8], and lyricist[9].

Where did Dave Frishberg go to school?

Dave Frishberg was educated at University of Minnesota[15] and St. Paul Central High School[16].

What awards did Dave Frishberg receive?

Honors received include Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song[17].

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  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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