Edward Berger died suddenly January 22 of apparent heart failure in his Princeton home. He was 67 years old.
Ed held numerous positions at the Institute for Jazz Studies, Rutgers University, Newark, and was Associate Director there for many years.
A jazz expert, he was a respected author of four books and many articles and liner notes; editor; producer of Grammy-nominated recordings; founder of a jazz record label; road manager; right-hand man and confidant to several leading jazz musicians; and an accomplished, published jazz photographer. He was also a fixture on the basketball courts at Dillon Gym.
Edward Morris Berger was born in Manhattan to Morroe and Paula Berger. He is survived by brothers Ken of Rocky Hill and Larry of San Francisco. All three brothers remained close throughout Ed’s entire life.
A memorial gathering will be planned.
