Alan and I lived on 173rd St. in Fresh Meadows and we had the same friends and were in some of the same classes at both Ryan and Jamaica. What Alan was known for, before he was famous, was his wild and wonderful sense of humor. He was the funniest person I ever knew. Even to this day I remember his verbal talent and intelligence. He was the center of attention in any gathering because of his wonderful personality. Alan chose to pursue band music and jazz rather than staying in Juliard and so for 50 years he breathed in tons of cigarette smoke. He died from lung cancer.
Alan and I hooked up at George Ryan and continued at Jamaica H.S.. He left tor Julliard and became one of the great go to studio trumpet players in USA. His musical credits ranged from the famous solo "Spinning Wheel" for Blood Sweat and Tears to Sinatra, SNL, The Blues Brothers Band, and countless others.
Was he funny? In the industry his nickname was "Mr. Fabulous" and if you think I'm making this up please Google, IMdb.com or Youtube him. Alan took me to "his" Manhattan around 1962 to Birdland, The Metrople and Lenny Bruce. Many many years later we reunited at a music score session on a film I directed. We then went to the "Polish Tea Room" at the old Edison Hotel where we yadda yadded for hours.
I didn't know Alan personally but always heard about him from Bill Tannen, who knows the music and film industry very well. Sorry to learn of Rubin's death as he was unique in persuing his art, which is always risky. Ave Atqua Vale.
Paul Schiff (1960)
I will remember him as Mr. Newport Jazz Festival with his trumpet!!
Paul Schiff
Nancy Schulkind (Rosen) (1960)
and he was in the "Blues Brothers" movie! Big part,acting as well as playing trumpet. He was very good.
Thomas Dickman (1960)
i remember playing punchball with alan at ps 173 in the 3rd grade in 1951....a really nice friend...
Harvey Feinrider (1960)
Harvey M. Feinrider, (1960)
Alan and I lived on 173rd St. in Fresh Meadows and we had the same friends and were in some of the same classes at both Ryan and Jamaica. What Alan was known for, before he was famous, was his wild and wonderful sense of humor. He was the funniest person I ever knew. Even to this day I remember his verbal talent and intelligence. He was the center of attention in any gathering because of his wonderful personality. Alan chose to pursue band music and jazz rather than staying in Juliard and so for 50 years he breathed in tons of cigarette smoke. He died from lung cancer.
Bill Tannen (1960)
Alan and I hooked up at George Ryan and continued at Jamaica H.S.. He left tor Julliard and became one of the great go to studio trumpet players in USA. His musical credits ranged from the famous solo "Spinning Wheel" for Blood Sweat and Tears to Sinatra, SNL, The Blues Brothers Band, and countless others.
Was he funny? In the industry his nickname was "Mr. Fabulous" and if you think I'm making this up please Google, IMdb.com or Youtube him. Alan took me to "his" Manhattan around 1962 to Birdland, The Metrople and Lenny Bruce. Many many years later we reunited at a music score session on a film I directed. We then went to the "Polish Tea Room" at the old Edison Hotel where we yadda yadded for hours.
One of a kind.
Jason Gettinger (1960)
I didn't know Alan personally but always heard about him from Bill Tannen, who knows the music and film industry very well. Sorry to learn of Rubin's death as he was unique in persuing his art, which is always risky. Ave Atqua Vale.