Al Cobine Recognition Endowment Fund
Legendary composer, musician, and band leader Al Cobine passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at age 82.
Established in 2008, this fund serves to honor the talents of this Indiana jazz legend.
Tenor saxophonist Al Cobine worked with a veritable who’s who of twentieth century popular music performers—such diverse artists as Tony Bennett, Eddy Arnold, Perry Como, Glenn Campbell, Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme, Tom Jones, Elvis Presley, and Doc Severinsen.
He served as the primary musical contractor for Henry Mancini, Andy Williams, and Johnny Mathis. He performed as Henry Mancini’s primary saxophone soloist, creating the “sound” of Mancini’s Pink Panther with every major symphony orchestra east of the Rockies.
A composer and arranger, Al has published more than 100 works of choral, brass, big band, jazz, and concert band music.
Through his musical arrangements and instructional clinics, Al’s role in high school and college music education has contributed to his lasting musical impact.
Income from the Al Cobine Recognition Endowment Fund will assist with the following activities:
- Provide funds for production and distribution of a radio documentary about the life and achievements of Al Cobine. This documentary will be archived on the WFIU Web site and will be available on-demand.
- Provide funds to cover expenses of selected guest jazz artists on WFIU and/or WTIU. Expand educational outreach programs, including music showcasing young performers.
- Fund an intern to work on the WFIU jazz archives and assist with program production and syndication.
- Support jazz music programming on WFIU and WTIU.
To contribute, please fill out and return the reply card (pdf, 104kb).
Please make checks payable to IU Foundation/Cobine Fund
(write acct#37-RTVO-01-02 in memo field)
Mail to:
Al Cobine Recognition Endowment Fund
Radio - TV Services
Indiana University
1229 E Seventh St
Bloomington, IN 47405-5501
Contact info:
Nancy Krueger, Major Gifts and Grants Officer
812-855-2935
e-mail
Public broadcasting affiliates WFIU and WTIU are joint licensees of Indiana University and serve south central Indiana and beyond. The Al Cobine Recognition Endowment Fund will be managed by the Indiana University Foundation with the accrued earnings restricted for jazz programming activities at the stations.
