Background
Engel, Owen Lawrence was born on June 4, 1927 in New York City. Son of Maurice Joseph and Eva (Fabricant) Engel.
Engel, Owen Lawrence was born on June 4, 1927 in New York City. Son of Maurice Joseph and Eva (Fabricant) Engel.
Graduated from the high school, Flushing, New York studies in clarinet with Joe Allard, 1943-1953.
Touring clarinetist with Joe Jaros, 1954; founder, performer, World Jazz Festival, New York City, since 1955; organizer, Salute to the World Jazz Festival and Jet Age Travel, New York City, 1959; organizer, United States Air Force Jazz Players, Armed Forces Radio Network, 1959; performer in televised concert, "Senate Session" on Capitol Hill, Washington, 1961; performer in televised concert, Federal Pavilion, New York World's Fair, 1964-1965; performer various benefits, concerts, 1965-1975. Performed as The Horn On The Hill a non political play. Dean American Ethnic Instrumentalists.