Harry Lookofsky

Harry Lookofsky (1 October 1913 – 8 June 1998) was an American jazz violinist. He is also the father of keyboardist-songwriter Michael Brown, who is well-known for his work as a member of The Left Banke (having written their two biggest hits).Lookofsky was born in Paducah, Kentucky in 1913 and studied classical violin in St. Louis where he joined the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra in the mid 1930's.