Grammy-winning jazz record producer, archivist and historian Frank Driggs ’52 passed away of natural causes on Tuesday in his Manhattan home at the age of 81.
Driggs was awarded a Grammy in 1991 for producing the 1961 Columbia album “Robert Johnson: King of the Delta Blues Singers.”He was an amateur trumpeter and earned a bachelor’s degree in politics from the University before he moved to New York to eventually join Columbia Records.An avid archivist, Driggs amassed his collection of jazz photos and memorabilia — estimated at 100,000 pieces and alphabetized by subject — over his lifetime. Many of these photos were given to Driggs by the musicians themselves.In addition, he owned numerous sound recordings, ticket stubs, posters and sheet music, and a 2005 New York Times article reported that the Frank Driggs Collection was valued at $1.5 million.Driggs also co-wrote two books: “Black Beauty, White Heat: A Pictorial History of Classic Jazz” and “Kansas City Jazz: From Ragtime to Bebop — A History.”Driggs’ wife, formerly known as Shirley Kwartler, passed away over 20 years ago.Read More
David Piegaro ’25 sues Princeton and PSafe head, alleging retaliation for Clio incident
Cynthia TorresNearly 18 months after tumbling down the steps of Whig Hall after an altercation with Department of Public Safety head Kenneth Strother during Princeton’s ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment,’ David Piegaro ’25 is suing Princeton University and the department chief over the incident.
Nearly 18 months after tumbling down the steps of Whig Hall after an altercation with Department of Public Safety head Kenneth Strother during Princeton’s ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment,’ David Piegaro ’25 is suing Princeton University and the department chief over the incident.
Late meal is late again, program scales back to 2–4 p.m.
Eojin ParkFrist Late Meal is reducing its hours to 2 to 4 p.m. for lunch Monday through Friday. Additionally, the Whitman-Butler and Rockefeller dining halls will be remaining open until 3 p.m. for lunch. The dinner hours remain unaffected.
Frist Late Meal is reducing its hours to 2 to 4 p.m. for lunch Monday through Friday. The dinner hours remain unaffected. Additionally, the Whitman-Butler and Rocky-Mathey dining halls will be remaining open until 3 p.m. for lunch.
U. investigating swastika graffiti in graduate student apartment building
Sena ChangGraffiti of a swastika was discovered in mid-July at Princeton’s Lakeside graduate housing complex, prompting Public Safety to boost patrols and investigate. The Department of Public Safety’s investigation is still ongoing, with no suspects identified.
Graffiti of a swastika was discovered in mid-July at Princeton’s Lakeside graduate housing complex, prompting Public Safety to boost patrols and investigate. The Department of Public Safety’s investigation is still ongoing, with no suspects identified.