Dick LaPalm

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Dick LaPalm (June 23, 1927, or 1928 – October 7, 2013), born Ricardo LaPalombara, was a renowned music publicist and promoter. Working primarily with jazz artists, LaPalm was known as "The Jazz Lobbyist" for his tireless promotion of artists he felt deserved to be stars. His most famous project was Nat King Cole, being primarily responsible for Cole's ascent to stardom. Some of his other clients included Count Basie, Woody Herman, Peggy Lee, Sonny Rollins, Mel Torme, and Sarah Vaughan.

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