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A Trip Down Tin Pan Alley with L. Wolfe Gilbert

Posted on August 28, 2012 by ahcadmin

L. Wolfe “Wolfie” Gilbert (1886-1970) was a Ukrainian-born songwriter of the early to mid 20th century. He was born in Odessa, and immigrated to Philadelphia as an infant with his family. At age 14 they relocated to New York, where … Continue reading →

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Harmonic Echoes – Exploring Larry Adler’s Musical Impact

Posted on May 18, 2011 by ahcadmin

Lawrence Cecil “Larry” Adler was born in Baltimore on February 10, 1914 to parents Louis and Sadie. A self-taught harmonica player, he gained worldwide recognition as the musician who brought the instrument to the ‘serious music’ stage. He began playing … Continue reading →

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