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Tommy LiPuma
1936 - 2017
Tommy LiPuma
1936 - 2017
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BORN
1936
DIED
2017
Tommy LiPuma Obituary
LiPuma was born July 5, 1936, in Cleveland, Ohio, and learned to play the tenor saxophone during childhood. He began his music career playing in local big bands while he attended barber school. His plan was to become a barber like his father. He went on tour with a band and decided to pursue a music career instead.
He became a promotional representative for Liberty Records and worked his way up in the music industry. He started to produce records, collaborating with artists such as Randy Newman and the O’Jays. Herb Albert and Jerry Moss hired LiPuma to be the first staff producer for their A&M record label.
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LiPuma formed Blue Thumb records with Bob Krasnow in the late 1960s and worked on records by Gerry Rafferty, the Pointer Sisters, and Ike and Tina Turner. He would go on to produce at Columbia Records, Warner Brothers, Elektra, and Verve Records.
LiPuma executive produced Natalie Cole’s record “Unforgettable … With Love,” which won three Grammy awards. He produced Paul McCartney’s first album of standards called “Kisses on the Bottom.” LiPuma continued to work, and he produced the upcoming Diana Krall album titled “Turn Up the Quiet,” which is scheduled for release May 5 on Verve Records.
He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
56 Entries
Henry Rozenbaum
September 8, 2017
Thomas is such a giant that God will send him back to continue producing fabulous music. When producing Sleeping Gypsis from MIchael Francks in 1977, Thomas left us an amazing tsunami of Love, and it is what he will inherit when he comes back !!! Henry
Carlotta
March 20, 2017
May the God of all peace bring comfort to the Lipuma family and friends at this difficult time.
Carl Maduri
March 19, 2017
my deepest condolences to the Lipuma family
My first encounter with Tommy was when I was 10 or 11 at my uncle,s ice cream store. where I was working. He came in with his brother Hank to buy ice cream. He must have been 8 or 9 years old. We both worked in promotion in the music business. Tommy moved to California and became a major talented producer and all of Cleveland was so proud . I was happy to know him as co worker and friend. May he rest in peace.
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Michele DeLeon
March 17, 2017
Dear Gill and Family I am sending you my deepest condolences. Tommy was such a wonderful person and family man. He will be missed , his music touched many people. May God see you through this rough time. May your family surround you with love and understanding.
March 17, 2017
Can someone out there give any church service place and time?????
Mary Green
March 17, 2017
RIP!
Vince Di Pierro
March 17, 2017
One of the greatest producers of all time. A friend fellow wine drinker and mentor. My sadness is very deep for the loss of my friend. My family and I extend our sympathy to Tommy's family.
Yvonne Lowery
March 17, 2017
Reading about the many wonderful singer and groups that Mr LiPuma help get started with Blue thumb records. I had no ideal that he was in the life of so many singers. He will be missed by many that he had his hand in helping to producie their music.
Dominique & Monique Renard
March 17, 2017
Our sincere condolences to the whole family. Tommy was unique, he was always thinking about others before thinking for himself. RIP in peace, old friend.
michelle plakas-kaiser
March 17, 2017
RIP
March 17, 2017
dear gill: so sorry to learn of tommy's passing. he was a wonderful person and a great brother-in-law. much love to you and your family from viv and angel
March 17, 2017
With a heavy heart I send my condolences to the family who lost their loved one to death. Death is hard, but God will comfort and sustain you during this difficult time because he cares for you.
Marc Lowenberg
March 16, 2017
My sincere condolences to you and your family. We all know there are no words to ease your pain, but know that we are all thinking of you at this time with heavy hearts.
Bobby & Melody LiPuma
March 16, 2017
Dear Gill and family, our deepest symphony goes out to you all for the loss of Uncle Tommy. I know he is resting with my father and his other brother and sisters. He will be missed very much by our family. We loved Uncle Tommy very much.
Bobby and Melody LiPuma and Kids.
March 16, 2017
Tommy a true class act ... RIP I know your doing a date already with Leon Russell and Al.... bless you....
Sidney Jones
March 16, 2017
My sincere condolences at times such as this,few words of comfort maybe all that you can bear,so rely on God of all comfort and he will comfort you every morning in times of distress Isaiah 33:2.
P DeStefano
March 16, 2017
My condolences to your family as you mourn the loss of a loved one, mayGod's spirit give you comfort and peace at this time of such great sadness. Some comforting words at Psalm 147:3 says; He heals the brokenhearted, He binds up their wounds. My condolences to the families and friends.
March 16, 2017
My sincere condolences for your great loss. May the God who binds up broken hearts strengthen your family durning this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2
Tish Wells
March 16, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Scott Chamberland
March 16, 2017
Rest in Peace
March 16, 2017
Dear Gill and family,
Dave and I are so sorry to hear about Tommy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
David & Jessica Ruff Herman
March 16, 2017
Please accept my condolences, may the family find comfort @ Issiah 25:8,AJ
March 16, 2017
Sorry for your loss. May you draw comfort from the scripture at Ecclesiastes 9 : 5 that show your loved ones a resting in peace.
Randy Reyes
March 16, 2017
My sincere condolences to the LIPUMA family. I'm very sorry for your loss. I enjoyed many a fine cigars and epic stories with Tommy. We will miss Tommy.
-Randy Reyes
Kapalua, Maui Hawaii
Deborah Ellis
March 15, 2017
To the families and friends of Tommy LiPuma. I do not know the families personally but we all lose love ones in death. I just want to send my deepest condolences to the families. May God give all of you comfort and peace at this difficult time. Just rely on God for strength.
Mr. LiPuma was a great producer in helping several singers to reach the top in their singing careers. Several I grew up with, enjoying their music!
F Lawrence
March 15, 2017
I would like to express my sorrow and condolences to you and your family.May God embrace you in comfort during this difficult time
Klaas Onnes
March 15, 2017
Music lover and a great admirer of the work of Tommy. Wish the family a lot of strength with this great loss. Tommy's music I will always carry with me in heart and want to thank Tommy for that.
March 15, 2017
To the family and friends of Tommy LiPuma,
May God comfort you, praise be the God of comfort who comforts us in all our trials.
"With deep sympathy I share your sorrow"
Marilynn
March 15, 2017
We know that the loss of a loved one through death is difficult for family and friends. The great thing is that there are so many memories that remain in your hearts. As you reflect on Mr. Tommy LiPuma's life. Therefore remember that God is a comforting God as stated at Matthew 5:4. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
L Yu
March 15, 2017
March 15, 2017
My sincere sympathy is with the family of Tommy LiPuma. I'm very sorry for your loss. May the many expressions of loving support help you to have comfort during this sad occasion. May God provide you with comfort and peace to help sustain you in the days and weeks to come. (Psalm 18:2)
Harry Simpson
March 15, 2017
Godspeed Tommy, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Mary Green
March 15, 2017
My deepest Condolences to the family of Tommy Lipuma may you find comfort in knowing that others share your sorrow with you. Take Comfort in knowing that God keeps those who die in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. Psalm 116:15
March 15, 2017
Hi:
It's such a shock. Tommy was such a wonderful human being and friend. We offer our deepest condolences to all the family.
Bruce and Joanne Weber
R.
March 15, 2017
To the LIPUMA FAMILY at this most difficult time, I'm truly sorry for your loss. May 'God' give you peace.
Stacy
March 15, 2017
Sincere condolences on your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you and you.
Johnson family
March 15, 2017
May the God of all comfort bless you with strength and peace during this difficult time. We are so very sorry for your loss. Psalms 55:22
Marilyn Mann
March 15, 2017
My deepest condolences goes out to the family. May the many prayers bring comfort to the family.
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March 15, 2017
My sincere sympathies to the family and friends
M G
March 15, 2017
Mr. LiPuma is a true loss to the musical community! Sincere condolences to his wife and daughters with the hope they will find comfort from the God of all comfort during this time of grief.
March 15, 2017
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
March 15, 2017
Truly saddened to hear about this great loss. Tommy Lipuma's fine legacy will surely be remembered. May he forever be in our hearts and minds and in God's book of life.
March 15, 2017
May it comfort you to know that God as well as others care.
Sincerely
March 15, 2017
My condolences to the family. May God grant you peace to cope with your loss Phillippians 4:6,7.
March 15, 2017
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your love one.
March 15, 2017
May the caring thoughts of others be a comfort to you now..My sincere condolences for your loss.
March 15, 2017
Sorry for the loss of your loved one. Glad to hear Tommy lived a rich, full life.
May the God of all comfort, grant you peace in these difficult times.
Best wishes to you and yours.
March 15, 2017
I am truly sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort give you strength and peace during this difficult time. Psalms 29:11.
March 14, 2017
So sorry to hear about your loss. May his loved ones rely on God for comfort in this time of distress.
Ypsilanti, Michigan
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March 14, 2017
My sincere condolences. May the peace that surpasses all understanding guard your hearts during this time of sorrow.
Adrian Barnette
March 14, 2017
We'll miss you !
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