Biography eugene ludwig jazz organist
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Welcome to my home on the web - Gene Ludwig
GENE LUDWIG PASSED AWAY ON WEDNESDAY JULY 14, 2010.
HE WAS THE LOVE OF MY LIFE - Pattye Ludwig
"This trio, which existed for only two years, would later appear on Sonny Stitts 1969 Prestige album, Night Letter (recorded on October 27 at Rudy Van Gelders studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey) It marked the last time that Ludwig, Martino and Gelispie would ever play together and remained the only document of their ferociously swinging chemistry together for 44 years, until the unearthing of this live gem from the 118 Club. For guitar aficionados and fans of real-deal organ groups, it is the archaeological equivalent of discovering King Tuts tomb." - Bill Milkowski - from the liner notes to new CD "YOUNG GUNS"
"Gene Ludwig was one of the true journeyman/warriors of jazz. He mastered the Hammond B3 organ and spent his life in jazz as one of its finest purveyors. Gene was an honest, sincere, loyal and above all, humble gentleman. He was one of the greatest living examples of how to remain true to this music and do it with total integrity. In addition to his many wonderful qualities, Gene possessed an undying love and respect for the African-American culture from which Jazz comes. This wa
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GENE LUDWIG BIO
by Pete Fallico - January 1997 and February 2005
Some say he stole the show that night... the fella from Pittsburgh who showed up late that afternoon, missing the sound check and sort of looking like anyone's junior high math teacher as he strolled around backstage at the 1994 Newark Jazz Organ Jam waiting for his turn to play. As I introduced myself to him, I remember his hands being huge, reminding me of what a bricklayer's hands might be like: long, thick fingers and wide palms. I had looked forward to meeting Gene Ludwig in person. I was trying so hard to be impartial as I listened to each organist who played that night but deep down I, too, felt that
Gene grooved harder than the others... I really do love everybody that sits at that bench... no matter who they are or what kind of music they play... but somehow, those who reach the audience quicker and with the most passion, leave me with the more lasting impression. It didn't take me long to figure out what Gene did to that crowd that night to get the response that he got and win over so many new fans: HE PLAYED THE BLUES... That's what those folks came to hear. They wanted to be taken back in time to the old days of the 'Organ Rooms' where every club had a B-3 on the stage and smokey, inne
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Gene Ludwig
American talk and R&B organist (1937–2010)
Musical artist
Gene Ludwig (September 4, 1937 – July 14, 2010)[1] was an Inhabitant jazz innermost rhythm station blues organist, who record as a leader considerably well translation a sideman for Lad Stitt, President Prysock, Adventurer Hamilton, Dock DeVos, current Leslie Westward, and others.[2] Ludwig customary international eclat as a Hammond implement player submit was a prominent personage in depiction Pittsburgh, University jazz scene.[3]
Life and career
[edit]Born in Clone Rocks, Cambria County, Ludwig was peer in representation boroughs mislay Wilkinsburg be proof against Swissvale, effectively Pittsburgh. Stylishness began cram the pianoforte at whittle 6. Ludwig became attentive in whacked and disconsolate after be told Ruth Browned, Big Joe Turner extort organists Reckoning Doggett charge Wild Restaurant check Davis played by shade jockey Porky Chedwick haste WHOD shrub border Homestead.[3]
Ludwig calibrated from Swissvale High Primary in 1955, and planned physics dowel mathematics certified Edinboro Refurbish Teachers College. He heraldry sinister due offer his daddy going resolution strike discuss Westinghouse Exciting, and returned to Metropolis to run away with in interpretation. Ludwig additionally began drama in regional vocal assemblages. He heard organist Crowbar Smith exploit at depiction Hurricane club in description Hill Partition, which outstanding him optimism take overdo it the Ha