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Robert Kimball, Who Helped Uncover a Trove of Broadway History, Dies at 86

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By Barry Singer Verified
| The New York Times Verified
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Robert Kimball, Who Helped Uncover a Trove of Broadway History, Dies at 86 He excavated a treasure hoard of manuscripts by George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers and others that were found in a warehouse in Secaucus, N.J. Robert Kimball in 1998 at the Cole Porter Foundation in Manhattan.
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Robert Kimball, Who Helped Uncover a Trove of Broadway History, Dies at 86

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By Barry Singer Verified
| Breaking One
Robert Kimball, a musical theater historian and champion of American popular song who unearthed hundreds of pieces long thought to be lost and helped rediscover the work of the seminal Black Broadway songwriting team of Noble Sissle and Eubie Blake, died Wednesday in New York City. He was 86. His death, at a hospital, was confirmed by his wife, Abigail Kimball, and his son, Philip.
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Sheila Jordan, fearless vocal improviser, is dead at 96

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By Barry Singer Verified
| Mahoning Matters Verified
Sheila Jordan, who was recognized as one of the great singers in jazz, although she never achieved the name recognition of a Billie Holiday or Sarah Vaughan, died Aug. 11 at her home in New York City. She was 96. Her death was announced by her daughter, Tracey Jordan. A daredevil improviser, Sheila Jordan always seemed to be singing first for her fellow musicians. Her taste was regarded as impeccable, and she did not pander.
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