New Rochelle, New York
GOTTLIEB, JACKJack Gottlieb, 80, a New Rochelle-born composer, author, and educator whose work bridged the secular and sacred; the classical and popular, died Wed., Feb. 23 at home in New York City. He had suffered from prostate cancer. Mr. Gottlieb's contributions to American music were being...
Read More
In the mid 1990's I had the pleasure to meet and work closely with Jack in New York on two of his compositions. I will always remember him for his wisdom and his warm kindness to me. He was a great inspiration and his music will last on into future generations.
Jeremie M.
March 30, 2011 | KY
In 1959, I was on tour with the NY Philharmonic as an assistant to the impresario who managed
the tour. We met in Moscow and after all these
years, I never forgot the charming and
very bright young man. Last year I sent him
an email reminiscing about the tour and he
graciously answered. I was deeply sorry to hear
about his death. I never met him after the tour,
but am glad I have the memory of a very
vibrant young man. Lea Weinberg, Wynnewood Pa.
March 13, 2011