Los Angeles, California
1926 - 2016
March 23, 1926 - January 9, 2016 Morton Manus, President of Alfred Music, passed away at his Los Angeles home on January 9 after a battle with cancer. He was a devoted husband to his wife Iris, a loving father and grandfather, an innovative music publisher, a celebrated author, an inspiring...
Read MoreI just learned of the death of my dear friend, Morty Manus. Morty was more than just a publisher to our family. He and Iris are our friends. He was like an uncle to me. His advice was always right on the money. I will miss him. Without Morty's inspiration, there never would have been a Palmer-Hughes Accordion Course or the Alfred Masterwork series of scholarly editions of music.
Willard Palmer, III
February 19, 2016 | Spring, TX
Un Hee @ Grand piano
Morty, You truly emanated kindness from you heart with a twinkle in your eye...we love you!
Dear Iris & Family, May you always cherish the memories of Morty with joy, love & laughter.
Since about 2001 we have had a special relationship with you and Alfred Publishing Co. Living in New Zealand, when our daughter, Un Hee started piano lessons I noticed the address on her book was about 2 miles from my mom's house in the San Fernando Valley so we planned on our next visit to stop by. I...
January 24, 2016
I was fortunate to work for Morty and Iris at Alfred during the late 70's. Thanks to their kindness I met my husband of 33 years. Morty was a wonderful, generous man. My condolences to Iris and the whole Manus family
Sue Ann ( Stark) Fox
Sue ann Fox
January 18, 2016 | Boston, MA
Dear Iris
I was distressed to hear of Morty's passing. The two of you were wonderful clients; I have so many fond memories of working with you. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I wish you the very best/
With love
Russ Barto
January 18, 2016
I'M SHOCKED.THERE WAS NO NICER OR KINDER MAN.
JAY
JAY MORGENSTERN
January 17, 2016 | LOS ANGELES, CA
