Cliffside Park, NJ – The sudden and unexpected death of Danny Bacher, a gifted musician, stage actor, and comedian, has left friends, family, and fans in shock. Bacher passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, just days after promoting a show for that very day. The heartbreaking news was shared on social media by his best friend, Yanni Kaloudis, who was devastated by the loss. Kaloudis wrote on Facebook, “I’m not even sure how to explain this or write this post. None of this seems real, none of this seems fair. I lost my one true friend yesterday. Danny Bacher passed away suddenly yesterday, and I can’t believe this is real. He’s been my best friend since 1st grade, a constant in my life for the last 40 years.” Another post from Marcus Goldhaber expressed similar sentiments, stating, “My heart is breaking so hard right now as I just found out that my dear beautiful friend and chosen brother Danny Bacher has tragically passed away. I can’t say enough about how incredible he was on so many levels. He was an amazing entertainer, but much more than that, he had a gigantic and unbelievably generous heart.”
Danny Bacher, originally from Wayne, NJ, and a resident of Cliffside Park, NJ, was a talented musician, singer, saxophonist, and songwriter. He graduated from Wayne Hills High School and continued his studies at New Jersey City University. Bacher's passion for music began in childhood, being born into a family of art lovers, and by age 10, he was already playing the alto saxophone. His talents extended beyond music, as he was also an actor, comedian, dancer, and writer. He performed at renowned venues such as the Blue Note, Birdland, Feinstein’s 54 Below, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and Town Hall. Bacher had also graced the stage at Carnegie Hall multiple times.
Recently, Bacher released two studio albums, “Swing That Music!” and “Still Happy,” under the Whaling City Sound label. He was the recipient of the prestigious Margaret Whiting Award and was nominated for Best Male Vocalist in the 2019 National Jazz Times reader’s poll. The New York Times described him as a “prodigiously talented musical preservationist.”
Bacher is survived by his wife of 12 years, Erin, his loving brother Josh, and his parents, Jane and Joel. His sudden death has left a void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. As the community mourns the loss of such a remarkable individual, they also celebrate his life and the lasting impact he had on the world of music and entertainment. For more details, continue reading the main article.
