Bart Howard
1915–2004 (age 89)
Biography
Bart Howard etched his name into the Great American Songbook with lyrics like those of the evergreen 'Fly Me to the Moon,' crafting sophisticated melodies that shimmered in clubs and on airwaves.
Beyond that immortal tune, he nurtured young performers, worked tirelessly on Broadway productions, and kept the joy of songwriting alive through decades of changing tastes.