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Bruce Lundvall (Bruce Gilbert Lundvall) was born on 13 September, 1935 in Cliffside Park, New Jersey, USA, is an American record company executive (1935–2015). Discover Bruce Lundvall's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 80 years old?
| Popular As |
Bruce Gilbert Lundvall |
| Occupation |
producer |
| Age |
80 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
13 September 1935 |
| Birthday |
13 September |
| Birthplace |
Cliffside Park, New Jersey, USA |
| Date of death |
19 May, 2015 |
| Died Place |
Ridgewood, New Jersey, USA |
| Nationality |
United States
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Bruce Lundvall Height, Weight & Measurements
At 80 years old, Bruce Lundvall height not available right now. We will update Bruce Lundvall's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Bruce Lundvall's Wife?
His wife is Kay (1960 - 19 May 2015) ( his death) ( 3 children), Kay (1960 - 18 May 2015) ( his death) ( 3 children), Kay (? - 19 May 2015) ( his death) ( 3 children)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Kay (1960 - 19 May 2015) ( his death) ( 3 children), Kay (1960 - 18 May 2015) ( his death) ( 3 children), Kay (? - 19 May 2015) ( his death) ( 3 children) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Bruce Lundvall Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bruce Lundvall worth at the age of 80 years old? Bruce Lundvall’s income source is mostly from being a successful Producer. He is from United States. We have estimated Bruce Lundvall's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Producer |
Bruce Lundvall Social Network
Timeline
Bruce Lundvall (September 13, 1935 – May 19, 2015) was an American record company executive, best known for his period as the President and CEO of the Blue Note Label Group, reporting directly to Eric Nicoli, the Chief Executive Officer of EMI Group.
Lundvall was born in Englewood, New Jersey.
In a career spanning half a century, Bruce Lundvall signed a wide array of artists, including Willie Nelson, Herbie Hancock, Dexter Gordon, Woody Shaw, James Taylor, Stan Getz, Wynton Marsalis, Dianne Reeves, Richard Marx, Natalie Cole, Cassandra Wilson, Anita Baker, and Norah Jones.
He headed the following labels: Blue Note Records (jazz), Angel Records (classical), and Manhattan Records (adult pop).
In 1974 he gave the green light to Bruce Springsteen's breakthrough album Born to Run, after hearing the song of the same name.
Lundvall began his music career in marketing at Columbia Records where he remained for 21 years, becoming President of the domestic division of CBS Records in 1976.
In 1979, Bruce Lundvall organized and sponsored in Havana, Cuba, the Havana Jam festival that took place between 2–4 March, with Kris Kristofferson, Rita Coolidge, Stephen Stills, the CBS Jazz All-Stars, the Trio of Doom, Fania All-Stars, Billy Swan, Bonnie Bramlett, Mike Finnigan, Weather Report, and Billy Joel, plus an array of Cuban artists such as Irakere, Pacho Alonso, Tata Güines, and Orquesta Aragón.
Their performances are captured on Ernesto Juan Castellanos's documentary Havana Jam '79, and on the two Columbia albums Havana Jam and Havana Jam II.
Lundvall joined Elektra in 1982, where he became President of Elektra Records and the newly created Elektra/Musician Jazz label.
In 1984, he was approached with an offer to create Manhattan, a pop music label based on the East Coast, for EMI, as well as to revive the suspended Blue Note jazz label.
Lundvall accepted the challenge and steered the label for a quarter of a century.
Jones's debut Come Away With Me, and her subsequent albums, have sold in their millions internationally.
Lundvall stood down as President of Blue Note in 2010.
In January 2012, Don Was became President of Blue Note, having been appointed CEO the previous year, with Lundvall becoming Chairman Emeritus.
A resident of Wyckoff, New Jersey until he relocated to a nearby residential facility, Lundvall died of complications from a prolonged battle with Parkinson's disease on May 19, 2015, in Wyckoff.
He was survived by his wife, Kay Lundvall, three sons, Eric, Tor and Kurt, and two granddaughters Rayna and Kerstin, his younger brother Steven Lundvall of Canton, Ma. and his sister Susan Brodie of Glendale, WI, and her daughter Rebecca.
