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MIRIAM BIENSTOCK Obituary

BIENSTOCK--Miriam, record business pioneer and theatrical producer, died on Saturday March 21 at the age of 92. Mrs. Bienstock, together with Ahmet Ertegun and her then-husband Herb Abramson, was a founder of Atlantic Records in 1947. During her tenure at Atlantic it became the premier Rhythm and Blues and Jazz label in the United States with a roster that included such giants as Ray Charles, John Coltrane and Bobby Darin. She married the late music publisher Freddy Bienstock in 1957 and left Atlantic in 1962. She later became a theatrical producer, investing in such shows as "Strider" and the current hit musical "Beautiful: The Carol King Musical." She is survived by her two children, Robert and Caroline Bienstock and eight grandchildren. Services 11:15am Tuesday at "The Riverside" 76th St and Amsterdam Ave.

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Published by New York Times on Mar. 23, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for MIRIAM BIENSTOCK

9 Entries

March 17, 2024

Always in my mind never forgoten our precious frienfship

Kitty VENICOS LEMOS

March 17, 2022

Always on my mind with love

Kitty Vernicos

March 17, 2021

Always in mind my dear friend

Kitty Vernicos -Lemos

March 20, 2020

Always in my mind......dear friend.

March 25, 2019

Miss you

Kitty Vernicos-Lemos

April 5, 2015

I am so sory! i loved her so much! we were friens fo so many years ...i did not know that she is gone...last might i saw her in my dream i knew something happen...Caroline please if you read my mssage call me i need to talk with you... 00302112134487.....R.I.P

Kim Clay

March 29, 2015

Dear Caroline and Robert,
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. You Mother was an amazing woman. I was blessed to know her and teacher her the Alexander Technique in the last four years of her life. Her vibrant spirt and wisdom were gifts to witness. I will miss her very much.

GIgi Shapiro

March 27, 2015

Dearest Caroline and Robert,

I am so sorry for the loss of your amazing mother. I had the privilege of meeting her when we were young at Lenox and years later at the songwriters hall of fame awards. She was so vibrant and funny and full of life and love for you and your kids. And what a pioneer in the music biz. Our hearts are with you at this sad time. xoxoxo Gigi

Scott Chamberland

March 26, 2015

Rest in Peace

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