My distant cousin Paul Nebenzahl passed away on February 16, 2008. I was so impressed by his obituary that I have copied it here for all to read, if only for a while:
Paul Nebenzahl
NEBENZAHL--Paul at 86 of New York, NY passed away on February 16, 2008 of complications from a cerebral hemorrhage and Alzheimer's. Born on August 9, 1921 to Meyer and Ethel Nebenzahl in Far Rockaway, NY, Paul grew up a devoted son and a loyal older brother to Kenneth Nebenzahl. Paul was the grandson of A. Louis Nebenzahl, founder of the Nebenzahl Department Store. Mr. Nebenzahl began his career in advertising at age 16 working as a mail clerk. Self educated after graduating from Lawrence High School, his career was interrupted by his distinguished service as a paratrooper and a member of the SF during WWII. Just before D-Day Mr. Nebenzahl participated in a covert operation led by the French underground to destroy all avenues of transportation available to the Germans, thus preventing them from reinforcing the western front. He was decorated for heroism by the United States, France, and China. He retired from advertising as the Chairman of Harrison Services after 56 years in the business. He spent his retirement traveling around the world spending time with his beloved family on Twin Lakes and at the Hodge Podge Lodge, campaigning for the Democratic party, taking gorgeous photographs, volunteering as a docent at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and occasionally enjoying a game of golf. He married Nancy Baar Nebenzahl, deceased, in 1947 and together they raised three children: Marcie, James, and Andrew. He is remembered as the most gracious man with a happy and warm smile. He leaves behind a legacy of great values, intellectual curiosity, political activism, commitment to family, and they hunger for adventure. His greatest gift to his family is the love they have for each other. Mr. Nebenzahl is survived by his children: Marcie Aiuvalasit, James Nebenzahl, and Andrew Nebenzahl, their spouses: Tony Aiuvalasit, Maureen Nebenzahl, and Sue Molinda, his seven grandchildren: Sharon, Jason, Alethea, Tony, Amelia, Christopher (Bubs), and Adam, great-grandchildren Aiden, and Liam, Paul's wife, Judith Nebenzahl, his brother, Kenneth Nebenzahl, and sistersin-law, Jocelyn Nebenzahl and Susan Baar Rose. Funeral services will be held at the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Home on Madison Avenue at 81th Street on Tuesday, February 19th at 3:30pm. Shiva to follow at the home of James Nebenzahl at 1175 York Avenue, apartment 6D. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New York Alzheimer's Association.
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Chicago-based Harmonica Player, Flutist and Pianist
Here's a list of the people that are important to me and my music in somewhat chronological order:
George Gershwin, Johannes Brahms, Glen Gould, Kurt Weil, the Weavers, Pete Seeger, Leadbelly, Brownie and Sonny, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Miles Davis, Thelonius Monk, Charles Mingus, Bud Powell, Ravi Shankar, The Who, The Rolling Stones, Traffic, Yusef Lateef, Cecil Taylor, Captain Beefheart, Jean Pierre Rampal, John Coltrane, Frank Zappa, Paul Butterfield, James Brown, Little Stevie Wonder, Junior Wells and Buddy Guy, Keith Jarrett, Eric Dolphy, Bill Evans, Hubert Laws,...
Here's a list of some musicians that I've played with over the years that have inspired me to grow and reach beyond myself:
Corky Siegel, Jim Schwall, Rollo Radford, Sam Lay, Albert Joseph, Steve Goodman, Sid Sims, Tom Radtke, Fred Simon, David Onderdonk, Dean Rolando, Rich Daniels, Joseph Jarman, Henry Threadgill, Steve McCall, Fred Hopkins, Thurman Barker, Muhal Richard Abrams, Lloyd McNeil, Richard Baratta, Sahib Sarbib, Booker T Williams, Guilherme Franco, Hal Galper, Hiroshi Hata & Sammy, John Campbell, Steve Rodby, Eddie Berger, Prudence Johnson, The Suicide Commandos - as L73 - Billy Branch, Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, James Cotton, Jimmy Burns, Johnny Young, Johnny Shines, Sammy Fender, Lil' Ed, Melvin Taylor, Michael Coleman, Philip Gonzales, Steve Flugum, Nigel Mack, John Nance, Thaddeus Watson, Sir James Galway, Sherri Hoffman, Polly McKay, David Nebenzahl, Scott Richard Haigh, Ella Jenkins, Savion Glover, Joe Reisser, Bill Russo, Forrest Buchtel, Jr, Leroi Jenkins, Carei D. Thomas, Gary Schulte, EG "Greg" McDaniel, Katherine Davis, Mel Torme, David Cherry, Jeff Czech, Dave Weld, Jeft Taylor, Ted Harvey, Felton Crews, LC Walker, Vic Jackson, Jeep, IllaNotix, Joelee, Steve Capillo, Eddie Russ, Mike Grace, Randy Marsh, Jimmy Forrest, Al Grey, Rob Amster, Sarah Allen, Kelly Sill and Kelly Brand, Art Davis, Guy B. Senese and the Jack Webb Band, Johhny Long, Blind Jim Brewer, Sunnyland Slim, Tommy McCracken, Pee Wee Hayes, Two for the Blues (Tommy and Paul), Kid Dynamite, Andre Thomas, Jeremy Steig, Kurt Westerberg, John Burns, Don Coates, "Jr." Clarence Gardner, Paul Frankel, Peter Chinnock, Bradley P. Smith, Brian Ugartechea, Sir James Conlon, Richard Graef, Louise Dixon, Wally Kujala, Jeff Carp, Janice Jarrett, Bobby Schectman, Lefty Dizz, Lou Honig, Joe Zverov, David Star, Dave Liebman, Jon Burr, Ron Dewar, Kim D. Sherman, Rufus Harley, Donny Hathaway, Phil Upchurch, Art Hoyle, Richie Davis, Sammy Cahn, John D. Callaway, Jim Gallireto, Frankie Donaldson, Billy "The Buddha" Dickens, Rick Reed, Michael D. Minor, Willie Shields, Eddie Turner, Mike Cole, Eddie Franklin, Ty Bowie, Malachi Favors, Rudy Vrbsky, Noah Hoffman, Jim Zimmerman, Danny Peck, Lloyd King, Phil Schuman, Mark Howry, Robin Costan, John Warren Nakazawa, Mike Cole, Michael Bard, ..........
I joined the Board of Directors of the Chicago Jazz Orchestra in 2007. Check out this American Classic Band!
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Here's a new recording by my friend Joelee, called "Brown Eyed Lover." If you click "play" you'll be able to enjoy this piece, which has a repeating keyboard solo that I recorded for Joelee in his home studio in December, 2007:..
