John Wallowitch was an American songwriter and cabaret performer.
10 Facts About John Wallowitch
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John Wallowitch is known for his sophisticated takes on the songs of Irving Berlin.
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John Wallowitch attended Edgar Allan Poe Elementary School, Vare Junior High School, Central High School and Temple University in Philadelphia.
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John Wallowitch spent his youth in a desolate neighborhood in South Philadelphia, dreaming about moving to New York.
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John Wallowitch finally arrived there in his late teens to study classical piano at Juilliard.
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John Wallowitch often wrote about growing up in Philadelphia, and of life with his family.
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John Wallowitch was the recipient of both the MAC and Bistro Awards for Composer of the Year.
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John Wallowitch lived and performed in New York City with his longtime partner Bertram Ross, until Ross's death on Apr 20,2003.
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John Wallowitch died on August 15,2007, in New York City.
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John Wallowitch is buried beside Ross at Kensico Cemetery in Valhalla, New York.