Deaths LOOKOFSKY, HARRY
♫ LOOKOFSKY, Harry, of York, PA., formerly of Englwood Cliffs, NJ, June 8, 1998.
Beloved husband of Sherry Kruger Lookofsky; devoted father of Joseph, Michael and Peter, Jane, Mary and Susan.
A professional violinist, Mr. Lookofsky performed with the St. Louis Symphony, the ABC Symphony, the NBC Symphony under Arturo Toscanini. He was a jazz violinist and a longtime recording studio musician in NYC.
Memorial services will be at the Unitarian Universalists Congregation, 49 East Springettsbury Avenue, York, Pa. 17403, June 20 at 1PM. Contributions may be made to the UUC.
The New York Times
New York, New York
Sunday, June 14, 1998
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♫ Harry Lookofsky (October 1, 1913 – June 8, 1998) was an American jazz violinist. He is also the father of keyboardist-songwriter Michael Brown, a member of The Left Banke.
Harry Lookofsky was born in Paducah, Kentucky in 1913 and studied classical violin in St. Louis where he joined the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra in the mid 1930s. An early admirer of Joe Venuti, Lookofsky eventually became recognized as one of the earliest accomplished bebop jazz violinists. His technique became particularly recognized on his album Stringsville (1958, Atlantic). Lookofsky was one of many early jazz violinists who occasionally played tenor violin, an instrument he cited for its similar tonal qualities to the tenor saxophone. Another relatively unknown unique characteristic about Lookofsky's playing is that the bebop solos on Stringsville were completely written out and arranged as opposed to improvised as most jazz musicians do. An accomplished studio musician, Lookofsky also experimented heavily with multitrack recording in order to produce a unique sound with several overlaid violin tracks meant to imitate the sound of a horn section in a big band orchestra.
Following his departure from St. Louis in 1938, Lookofsky joined the NBC Symphony Orchestra under Arturo Toscanini for a time while continuing to play jazz on the side. He continued his career as a classical symphony violinist later as concertmaster at ABC following Toscanini's retirement in 1954.
Stringsville was Lookofsky's one major feature release. Aside from his classical and studio recording work, he was more often a contributing artist and/or arranger on other's albums. Over the years, his many jazz collaborators included Quincy Jones, Jaco Pastorius, Sarah Vaughn, George Benson, and Freddie Hubbard.
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Father of ♫ Michael Brown (1949 - 2015) Fg # = 143927769: Edit posted on Aug 15, 2021.
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♫ Harry Lookofsky
Violinist
YORK -- Harry Lookofsky, 84, of 940 Gleneagles Drive, York, died June 8 at his home. He was the husband of Sherry (Kruger) Lookofsky, to whom he was married for 15 years.
A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York Church, 49 E. Springettsbury Ave., York. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. The Cremation Society of Pennsylvania, 4100 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg, is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Lookofsky was bom Oct. 1, 1913, in Paducah. Ky. He was the son of the late Ben and Lottie (Dinkin) Lookofsky.
He was a professional violinist, performing with the St. Louis symphony, the American Broadcast Company Symphony, and the National Broadcast Company Symphony under the direction of Arturo Toscanini. He was proficient as a jazz violinist and made several recordings. He also worked as a recording studio musician. He served in the U S. Merchant Marines and the U S. Navy Reserve, and performed with the Navy Band during World War II He was a member of Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York. Outdoor Country Club in York and American Federation of Musicians Local 802 in New York.
Mr. Lookofsky also is survived by three sons. Joseph lookofsky of Denmark and Michael Brown and Peter Lookofsky. both of New Jersey; three daughters, Jayne lxiokofsky of New Jersey and Mary lookofsky and Susan Lookofsky. both of Arizona; several grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Officiating at the service will be his pastor, the Rev. Yvonne Miller.
Memorial contributions may be made to Unitarian Universalist Congregation Church. 49 E. Springettsbury Ave.. York 17403.
The York Daily Record
York, Pennsylvania
Monday, June 15, 1998, p. 3-B
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World War II Draft Card
Name: Harry William Lookofsky
Race: White
Age: 27 years.
Birth Date: October 1, 1913
Birth Place: Paducah, Kentucky
Registration Date: October 16, 1940
Registration Place: Park Chester, Bronx, New York
Employer: National Broadcasting Co
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 175
Complexion: Light
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Blue
Next of Kin: Mrs. Lottie Lookofsky (Mother)
Employer: National Broadcasting Co., Rado City, N.Y. City, N. Y.
._______
1st wife = Betty D. Socolof, b. June 5, 1924 in New York City, N.Y.; married on June 19, 1944 in New York City, N.Y. Divorced January 1958 in Winston, Alabama.
2nd wife = Helen Rich Haas (1932-2009); married December 24, 1959 in New York City, N.Y.
3rd wife = Sherry Kruger
.
♫ LOOKOFSKY, Harry, of York, PA., formerly of Englwood Cliffs, NJ, June 8, 1998.
Beloved husband of Sherry Kruger Lookofsky; devoted father of Joseph, Michael and Peter, Jane, Mary and Susan.
A professional violinist, Mr. Lookofsky performed with the St. Louis Symphony, the ABC Symphony, the NBC Symphony under Arturo Toscanini. He was a jazz violinist and a longtime recording studio musician in NYC.
Memorial services will be at the Unitarian Universalists Congregation, 49 East Springettsbury Avenue, York, Pa. 17403, June 20 at 1PM. Contributions may be made to the UUC.
The New York Times
New York, New York
Sunday, June 14, 1998
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♫ Harry Lookofsky (October 1, 1913 – June 8, 1998) was an American jazz violinist. He is also the father of keyboardist-songwriter Michael Brown, a member of The Left Banke.
Harry Lookofsky was born in Paducah, Kentucky in 1913 and studied classical violin in St. Louis where he joined the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra in the mid 1930s. An early admirer of Joe Venuti, Lookofsky eventually became recognized as one of the earliest accomplished bebop jazz violinists. His technique became particularly recognized on his album Stringsville (1958, Atlantic). Lookofsky was one of many early jazz violinists who occasionally played tenor violin, an instrument he cited for its similar tonal qualities to the tenor saxophone. Another relatively unknown unique characteristic about Lookofsky's playing is that the bebop solos on Stringsville were completely written out and arranged as opposed to improvised as most jazz musicians do. An accomplished studio musician, Lookofsky also experimented heavily with multitrack recording in order to produce a unique sound with several overlaid violin tracks meant to imitate the sound of a horn section in a big band orchestra.
Following his departure from St. Louis in 1938, Lookofsky joined the NBC Symphony Orchestra under Arturo Toscanini for a time while continuing to play jazz on the side. He continued his career as a classical symphony violinist later as concertmaster at ABC following Toscanini's retirement in 1954.
Stringsville was Lookofsky's one major feature release. Aside from his classical and studio recording work, he was more often a contributing artist and/or arranger on other's albums. Over the years, his many jazz collaborators included Quincy Jones, Jaco Pastorius, Sarah Vaughn, George Benson, and Freddie Hubbard.
Wikipedia data
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Father of ♫ Michael Brown (1949 - 2015) Fg # = 143927769: Edit posted on Aug 15, 2021.
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July 2020: Wife Link provided by Edward Summerson FIND A GRAVE ID #48178394.
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♫ Harry Lookofsky
Violinist
YORK -- Harry Lookofsky, 84, of 940 Gleneagles Drive, York, died June 8 at his home. He was the husband of Sherry (Kruger) Lookofsky, to whom he was married for 15 years.
A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York Church, 49 E. Springettsbury Ave., York. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. The Cremation Society of Pennsylvania, 4100 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg, is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Lookofsky was bom Oct. 1, 1913, in Paducah. Ky. He was the son of the late Ben and Lottie (Dinkin) Lookofsky.
He was a professional violinist, performing with the St. Louis symphony, the American Broadcast Company Symphony, and the National Broadcast Company Symphony under the direction of Arturo Toscanini. He was proficient as a jazz violinist and made several recordings. He also worked as a recording studio musician. He served in the U S. Merchant Marines and the U S. Navy Reserve, and performed with the Navy Band during World War II He was a member of Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York. Outdoor Country Club in York and American Federation of Musicians Local 802 in New York.
Mr. Lookofsky also is survived by three sons. Joseph lookofsky of Denmark and Michael Brown and Peter Lookofsky. both of New Jersey; three daughters, Jayne lxiokofsky of New Jersey and Mary lookofsky and Susan Lookofsky. both of Arizona; several grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Officiating at the service will be his pastor, the Rev. Yvonne Miller.
Memorial contributions may be made to Unitarian Universalist Congregation Church. 49 E. Springettsbury Ave.. York 17403.
The York Daily Record
York, Pennsylvania
Monday, June 15, 1998, p. 3-B
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World War II Draft Card
Name: Harry William Lookofsky
Race: White
Age: 27 years.
Birth Date: October 1, 1913
Birth Place: Paducah, Kentucky
Registration Date: October 16, 1940
Registration Place: Park Chester, Bronx, New York
Employer: National Broadcasting Co
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 175
Complexion: Light
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Blue
Next of Kin: Mrs. Lottie Lookofsky (Mother)
Employer: National Broadcasting Co., Rado City, N.Y. City, N. Y.
._______
1st wife = Betty D. Socolof, b. June 5, 1924 in New York City, N.Y.; married on June 19, 1944 in New York City, N.Y. Divorced January 1958 in Winston, Alabama.
2nd wife = Helen Rich Haas (1932-2009); married December 24, 1959 in New York City, N.Y.
3rd wife = Sherry Kruger
.
Deaths LOOKOFSKY, HARRY
♫ LOOKOFSKY, Harry, of York, PA., formerly of Englwood Cliffs, NJ, June 8, 1998.
Beloved husband of Sherry Kruger Lookofsky; devoted father of Joseph, Michael and Peter, Jane, Mary and Susan.
A professional violinist, Mr. Lookofsky performed with the St. Louis Symphony, the ABC Symphony, the NBC Symphony under Arturo Toscanini. He was a jazz violinist and a longtime recording studio musician in NYC.
Memorial services will be at the Unitarian Universalists Congregation, 49 East Springettsbury Avenue, York, Pa. 17403, June 20 at 1PM. Contributions may be made to the UUC.
The New York Times
New York, New York
Sunday, June 14, 1998
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♫ Harry Lookofsky (October 1, 1913 – June 8, 1998) was an American jazz violinist. He is also the father of keyboardist-songwriter Michael Brown, a member of The Left Banke.
Harry Lookofsky was born in Paducah, Kentucky in 1913 and studied classical violin in St. Louis where he joined the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra in the mid 1930s. An early admirer of Joe Venuti, Lookofsky eventually became recognized as one of the earliest accomplished bebop jazz violinists. His technique became particularly recognized on his album Stringsville (1958, Atlantic). Lookofsky was one of many early jazz violinists who occasionally played tenor violin, an instrument he cited for its similar tonal qualities to the tenor saxophone. Another relatively unknown unique characteristic about Lookofsky's playing is that the bebop solos on Stringsville were completely written out and arranged as opposed to improvised as most jazz musicians do. An accomplished studio musician, Lookofsky also experimented heavily with multitrack recording in order to produce a unique sound with several overlaid violin tracks meant to imitate the sound of a horn section in a big band orchestra.
Following his departure from St. Louis in 1938, Lookofsky joined the NBC Symphony Orchestra under Arturo Toscanini for a time while continuing to play jazz on the side. He continued his career as a classical symphony violinist later as concertmaster at ABC following Toscanini's retirement in 1954.
Stringsville was Lookofsky's one major feature release. Aside from his classical and studio recording work, he was more often a contributing artist and/or arranger on other's albums. Over the years, his many jazz collaborators included Quincy Jones, Jaco Pastorius, Sarah Vaughn, George Benson, and Freddie Hubbard.
Wikipedia data
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Father of ♫ Michael Brown (1949 - 2015) Fg # = 143927769: Edit posted on Aug 15, 2021.
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July 2020: Wife Link provided by Edward Summerson FIND A GRAVE ID #48178394.
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♫ Harry Lookofsky
Violinist
YORK -- Harry Lookofsky, 84, of 940 Gleneagles Drive, York, died June 8 at his home. He was the husband of Sherry (Kruger) Lookofsky, to whom he was married for 15 years.
A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York Church, 49 E. Springettsbury Ave., York. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. The Cremation Society of Pennsylvania, 4100 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg, is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Lookofsky was bom Oct. 1, 1913, in Paducah. Ky. He was the son of the late Ben and Lottie (Dinkin) Lookofsky.
He was a professional violinist, performing with the St. Louis symphony, the American Broadcast Company Symphony, and the National Broadcast Company Symphony under the direction of Arturo Toscanini. He was proficient as a jazz violinist and made several recordings. He also worked as a recording studio musician. He served in the U S. Merchant Marines and the U S. Navy Reserve, and performed with the Navy Band during World War II He was a member of Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York. Outdoor Country Club in York and American Federation of Musicians Local 802 in New York.
Mr. Lookofsky also is survived by three sons. Joseph lookofsky of Denmark and Michael Brown and Peter Lookofsky. both of New Jersey; three daughters, Jayne lxiokofsky of New Jersey and Mary lookofsky and Susan Lookofsky. both of Arizona; several grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Officiating at the service will be his pastor, the Rev. Yvonne Miller.
Memorial contributions may be made to Unitarian Universalist Congregation Church. 49 E. Springettsbury Ave.. York 17403.
The York Daily Record
York, Pennsylvania
Monday, June 15, 1998, p. 3-B
._______
World War II Draft Card
Name: Harry William Lookofsky
Race: White
Age: 27 years.
Birth Date: October 1, 1913
Birth Place: Paducah, Kentucky
Registration Date: October 16, 1940
Registration Place: Park Chester, Bronx, New York
Employer: National Broadcasting Co
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 175
Complexion: Light
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Blue
Next of Kin: Mrs. Lottie Lookofsky (Mother)
Employer: National Broadcasting Co., Rado City, N.Y. City, N. Y.
._______
1st wife = Betty D. Socolof, b. June 5, 1924 in New York City, N.Y.; married on June 19, 1944 in New York City, N.Y. Divorced January 1958 in Winston, Alabama.
2nd wife = Helen Rich Haas (1932-2009); married December 24, 1959 in New York City, N.Y.
3rd wife = Sherry Kruger
.
♫ LOOKOFSKY, Harry, of York, PA., formerly of Englwood Cliffs, NJ, June 8, 1998.
Beloved husband of Sherry Kruger Lookofsky; devoted father of Joseph, Michael and Peter, Jane, Mary and Susan.
A professional violinist, Mr. Lookofsky performed with the St. Louis Symphony, the ABC Symphony, the NBC Symphony under Arturo Toscanini. He was a jazz violinist and a longtime recording studio musician in NYC.
Memorial services will be at the Unitarian Universalists Congregation, 49 East Springettsbury Avenue, York, Pa. 17403, June 20 at 1PM. Contributions may be made to the UUC.
The New York Times
New York, New York
Sunday, June 14, 1998
∼
♫ Harry Lookofsky (October 1, 1913 – June 8, 1998) was an American jazz violinist. He is also the father of keyboardist-songwriter Michael Brown, a member of The Left Banke.
Harry Lookofsky was born in Paducah, Kentucky in 1913 and studied classical violin in St. Louis where he joined the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra in the mid 1930s. An early admirer of Joe Venuti, Lookofsky eventually became recognized as one of the earliest accomplished bebop jazz violinists. His technique became particularly recognized on his album Stringsville (1958, Atlantic). Lookofsky was one of many early jazz violinists who occasionally played tenor violin, an instrument he cited for its similar tonal qualities to the tenor saxophone. Another relatively unknown unique characteristic about Lookofsky's playing is that the bebop solos on Stringsville were completely written out and arranged as opposed to improvised as most jazz musicians do. An accomplished studio musician, Lookofsky also experimented heavily with multitrack recording in order to produce a unique sound with several overlaid violin tracks meant to imitate the sound of a horn section in a big band orchestra.
Following his departure from St. Louis in 1938, Lookofsky joined the NBC Symphony Orchestra under Arturo Toscanini for a time while continuing to play jazz on the side. He continued his career as a classical symphony violinist later as concertmaster at ABC following Toscanini's retirement in 1954.
Stringsville was Lookofsky's one major feature release. Aside from his classical and studio recording work, he was more often a contributing artist and/or arranger on other's albums. Over the years, his many jazz collaborators included Quincy Jones, Jaco Pastorius, Sarah Vaughn, George Benson, and Freddie Hubbard.
Wikipedia data
∼
Father of ♫ Michael Brown (1949 - 2015) Fg # = 143927769: Edit posted on Aug 15, 2021.
∼
July 2020: Wife Link provided by Edward Summerson FIND A GRAVE ID #48178394.
∼
♫ Harry Lookofsky
Violinist
YORK -- Harry Lookofsky, 84, of 940 Gleneagles Drive, York, died June 8 at his home. He was the husband of Sherry (Kruger) Lookofsky, to whom he was married for 15 years.
A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York Church, 49 E. Springettsbury Ave., York. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. The Cremation Society of Pennsylvania, 4100 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg, is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Lookofsky was bom Oct. 1, 1913, in Paducah. Ky. He was the son of the late Ben and Lottie (Dinkin) Lookofsky.
He was a professional violinist, performing with the St. Louis symphony, the American Broadcast Company Symphony, and the National Broadcast Company Symphony under the direction of Arturo Toscanini. He was proficient as a jazz violinist and made several recordings. He also worked as a recording studio musician. He served in the U S. Merchant Marines and the U S. Navy Reserve, and performed with the Navy Band during World War II He was a member of Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York. Outdoor Country Club in York and American Federation of Musicians Local 802 in New York.
Mr. Lookofsky also is survived by three sons. Joseph lookofsky of Denmark and Michael Brown and Peter Lookofsky. both of New Jersey; three daughters, Jayne lxiokofsky of New Jersey and Mary lookofsky and Susan Lookofsky. both of Arizona; several grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Officiating at the service will be his pastor, the Rev. Yvonne Miller.
Memorial contributions may be made to Unitarian Universalist Congregation Church. 49 E. Springettsbury Ave.. York 17403.
The York Daily Record
York, Pennsylvania
Monday, June 15, 1998, p. 3-B
._______
World War II Draft Card
Name: Harry William Lookofsky
Race: White
Age: 27 years.
Birth Date: October 1, 1913
Birth Place: Paducah, Kentucky
Registration Date: October 16, 1940
Registration Place: Park Chester, Bronx, New York
Employer: National Broadcasting Co
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 175
Complexion: Light
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Blue
Next of Kin: Mrs. Lottie Lookofsky (Mother)
Employer: National Broadcasting Co., Rado City, N.Y. City, N. Y.
._______
1st wife = Betty D. Socolof, b. June 5, 1924 in New York City, N.Y.; married on June 19, 1944 in New York City, N.Y. Divorced January 1958 in Winston, Alabama.
2nd wife = Helen Rich Haas (1932-2009); married December 24, 1959 in New York City, N.Y.
3rd wife = Sherry Kruger
.
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