Harry Lookofsky

Violinist Harry Lookofsky bridged the technical rigors of classical music with the phrasing and rhythms of bebop to create Stringsville, one of the truly singular jazz recordings of its era. He is also known to contemporary audiences as the father of Michael Brown, the creative force behind the pioneering orchestral pop group the Left Banke. Born October 1, 1913 in Paducah, KY, Lookofsky begin his ...more