Possibly the most prolific archival record producer in history, he was a founder of the Mosaic label, which became the gold standard of jazz reissues.

Michael Cuscuna, a jazz historian and producer who combed the archives of storied Blue Note Records for lost tracks of greats such as Thelonious Monk and Charles Mingus, and co-founded a label that released Grammy-winning compilations from jazz’s golden age, died April 21 at his home in Stamford, Conn. He was 75.

Michael Cuscuna, a three-time Grammy winning jazz producer and the co-founder of Mosaic Records, has died. He was 75. His death was confirmed on Monday by the record label Blue Note, for whom he produced reissues and studio sessions.

Michael Cuscuna, the three-time Grammy winner who produced hundreds of jazz reissues and studio sessions during his career, has died.

"Plainly stated, Blue Note Records would not exist as it does today without the passion & dedication of Michael Cuscuna," the label wrote on Instagram.

The following notice, reporting the death of jazz archaeologist, historian and producer Michael Cuscuna, was received from Mosaic Records on 21 April 2024. A Jazz Journal obituary will follow. Michael Cuscuna,