Gene I love you!!! You are a true American Treasure!!! Get well and live forever!

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Dear Gene,
I've been updated on how you are doing through all the musicians. I hope you know I've been praying for you and so glad to hear you are out gigging. Wendy and I send you our very best. Bless you,
Michele

Hello Gene how are you doing? hope all is well with you i really enjoyed my time with you at pepper gs you are truely one of the greats i hope you had as much fun playing as i did .god bless you and hope to play with you soon god bless Randy

Hey Gene
Man it has been years, Hope all is well?? I am slowing down on building and am running in to all the old time guys we both love so much.. you hang in and hope to see you soon.. john papi

My heart is broken. My friend has gone. His music will always be with us, we will find solace in the countless fond memories of him...May Pattye and all of Gene's family, friends and fans be well...R.I.P. Dizzy Fingers.

great sounds my friend

So Sorry to hear about the passing of such a greatusician and such a nice man

My prayers and memories reach out to a wonderful human being and musician. The beautiful music and sounds you produced will live on in the hearts of many around our world, as will the kindness you shared with all those who had the good fortune to know you. Thank you for your kindness and allowing me to know you. I extend my sincere sympathy to Pattye and the family.

When someone we love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.

A big lost for Jazz and Pittsburgh. Gene was the real deal of the first group jazz organist in the world. We won,t ever forget you. Thanks for showing us the way!

My sincere condolences go out to Gene Ludwig's wife and family. Gene was a good friend of my Dad - jazz great Walt Harper. When Dad passed on in 2006, Gene was one of the first musician's to email me. I heard Gene play at Jazz@Lincoln Center with Stanley Turrentine's tribute band. What a talent he possessed on that organ. Gene's passing is a great loss for his family..for the city of Pittsburgh Jazz and for the Jazz world in general. But what a wonderful organist for that celestial orchestra of the hereafter. God Bless Gene Ludwig!

Sharynn Harper - New York

My condolences to Gene's wife and family. I was one of many musican's who was blessed to work with Gene. I will always carry the memories of playing and recording music with him through the rest of my journey. It has been a supreme honor to have experienced Mr. Ludwig's spirit!!

Another giant gone! RIP Gene. I will miss you.

Pattye, our prayers and thoughts are with you and Gene's family. Gene provided so many musical opportunities for so many. He was truly a gracious person, on and off the bandstand. Playing with him was a thrill, and he brought joy to the bandstand for both his bandmates and the audience. He will be missed.

I and members from the Jazz Workshop Inc are deeply sorry and send his family our love. He was to perform in concert for us at the Jazz Workshop,Inc., next week, Wednesday July 21st. Our hearts and mind will be with his family as he will be with us in spirit. Here are some the last photos I took of him at the Jazz Workshop,Inc Jazz on the Steps concert series last June 24th 2009. We love you Gene! We'll miss you always.

A sad day for Pittsburgh and music fans everwhere, especially all of us who appreciate the mighty, venerable Hammond B3 and know what a beast it is to tame. One of the last true masters is gone. Jamming with Jimmy Smith, I'd wager.

Goodbye dear friend you are already missed....

I would like to ask that all musicians to bring out their instruments and join us for a musical tribute for Eugene Ludwig the ( master of the Hammond)... at the Jazz Workshop, Inc., Jazz On the Steps concert series July 21st 2010 at 5:00 pm.
Carnegie Library Homewood 7101 Hamliton Ave. Pgh, PA 15208.
Come and celebrate his life at the concert he was to perform with us.

Pattye, I just heard what I most dreaded. I feel sick to the stomach. Gene and I played together for 20 plus years. I loved him as a brother and we treated each other as such. We had many Spiritual discussions and will always remember our times we shared. Gene was the happiest I've ever seen him when you got married.It's very clear what kind of musician he was. We had some very soulful moments on the bandstand. I never felt that we spent enough time off the bandstand; but the music business keeps you very busy. I love him and will miss him dearly. I offer myself to you for any way I can be of help. With love and deepest respect to you.
Tony

I'm shocked to hear of Gene's passing-- and express my deep sorrow and offer condolences to his family and friends. He was inimitable and truly a legend in his own time. He belied the old saying that " a prophet is without honor in his own country." Gene was a prophet held in the highest honor among his own!

Hoping there is a b3 to jam on for you on the other side ; we will miss your sweet tones , save a spot for us up there!

My condolences to the Ludwig family. I'm very saddened to hear of his passing. Gene inspired countless musicians and he will live on in every note they play.
There'll be some swingin' organ battles in heaven tonite!!

I am sitting here listening to "Duffs Blues" and weeping. Thank you Gene, for letting me sit in, and helping me get the gig at Morgan's. You helped me back into the swing of things after a three year hiatus. My greatest honor this year has been sharing the marquis in front of Morgan's with you, a world class talent, the fabulous Gene Ludwig. I am eternally grateful for the warmth and inspiration. You will be missed.

What a loss, especially for Pittsburgh musicians and music lovers. I'm am very embarrased to admit this, but after listening to him over all of these years, I assumed that he was black. But this must be very tough for those musicians fortunate enough to work this this marvelously talented Pittsburgher. Though I have yet to get over the earlier loss of another great Pittsburgh talent, John D'Amico.

Mr. Gene Ludwig, a master of his trade and admired by all that ever heard him play.
I had the pleasure of meeting him through Hosea Taylor, Sr. and the experience of singing with the band.

Thank you, Mr Ludwig for the memory; through your music you will live on.

Barbara Ray

We all pass this way just once, but a few, like you, get to do your hearts desire and end up leaving us all a legacy that greatly enriches our lives. Thank you for that Gene, and congratulations on a wonderful life.

We are going to miss you man. You were the hottest hippest baddest cat in town. Sitting in with you and Sandy Staley at the Club Cafe is one of the best memories of my life. You let me sing Autumn Leaves with you at Club Cafe. God bless you, you made me feel like I might have a fighting chance in this musical journey.

God Bless Gene ! He was a great musician and person ! Back in the eighties Gene played a gig with Spider at the propeller lounge at the Allegheny County airport. I sat in many a times and learned the art of Jazz playing drums !

The

Pittsburgh Jazz community has once again lost one of it's dearest and most talented. Gene Ludwig was a man of integity and I will always cherish the wonderful gigs we had together, our gig at the Crawford Grill on the Hill with Tom Wendt and Mark Strickland was smokin'. The music was the thing, the joy we had in playing together and the reaction of the crowd speaks louder than words can say. You were and still are loved by a great man, Pattye. He will be in your heart forever and in all that heard and worked with him. May he rest in peace now. God Bless Gene Ludwig. Peace and love to you Pattye and to all the musicians who loved him too, Michele Bensen

I loved them both more than words can express. I took this photo after their gig at The Wooden Nickel a few years ago. We laughed so hard that night and the music was super to say the least. Michele Bensen

Jamestreet Tavern, on the Northside of Pittsburgh is where all the cats met and played. You can see Roger Humphries sitting with Jack McDuff watching Gene Ludwig and me as we were playing "Song For My Father" which was dedicated to Roger that night. Our Jazz History of Pittsburgh will note the passing of this great man, musician and friend, Gene Ludwig. It was an honor to work with him. Michele Bensen

beautiful brother, I am happy to have known you. God bless us all and may we meet down river. Thank you for the gifts you gave. Martin

Hello friends, thank you so much for the wonderful sentiments about my most cherished husband Gene. I am still in shock but am making some nice arrangements for him so that we all may gather and be strong and give thanks together, for knowing Gene. Here is the information. Pattye Ludwig

The visitation services for Gene Ludwig will be held at Jobe Funeral Home at the corner of Beatty Rd and Rt48 in Monroeville on Monday July 19 from 7-9PM and Tuesday July 20 from 2-4PM and 7-9PM. Musicians are welcome to bring their instrument to play tribute to Gene.

There will also be a musical tribute jam and luncheon on Wednesday July 21 from 11-1PM with lunch following from 1-2PM at Palmieri's Restaurant at 951 Old Frankstown Rd in Plum, just a few miles from the funeral home. This will be a musical jam so musicians are welcome to bring their instruments and sit in.

This is a map maker for directions to the funeral home: http://www.jobefuneralhome.com/directions-monroeville.php

Jazz lost a giant...and we've all lost a friend.

The visitation services for Gene Ludwig will be held at Jobe Funeral Home at the corner of Beatty Rd and Rt48 in Monroeville on Monday July 19 from 7-9PM and Tuesday July 20 from 2-4PM and 7-9PM. Musicians are welcome to bring their instrument to play tribute to Gene.

There will also be a musical tribute jam and luncheon on Wednesday July 21 from 11-1PM with lunch following from 1-2PM at Palmieri's Restaurant at 951 Old Frankstown Rd in Plum, just a few miles from the funeral home. This will be a musical jam so musicians are welcome to bring their instruments and sit in.

This is a map maker for directions to the funeral home: http://www.jobefuneralhome.com/directions-monroeville.php

Goodbye Gene. Thanks for the genius and generosity........mer

Adios Amigo.... Mentor, musical genius & outstanding human being.... I'll look forward to jams on the other side..... My love and prayers go out to your lovely wife Pattye, family, all of your friends and musical family. Rest in peace..... BB

Pittsburgh lost a jazz giant. You will surely be missed, but will be remembered always.

Tom and Jessie The Phoenix Jazz Project

To my dear friend and colleague Gene Ludwig. I am honored to have been a part of your musical ride. I am honored to have been included in your friendship. I deeply grieve your loss. I will always be grateful to you for the many wonderful musical and spiritual times together. Goodbye and go in peace (but keep swinging as I know you always will). Love Always from Ken

Your spirit will always live on whenever I listen to Jazz. We've never met, but I had the divine pleasure of enjoying your wonderful music. May your family &friends find the strength to continue there life with memories of a legend.
Roberta

I too had the pleasure of jamming with Gene, back in the 1980s. As a young drummer, Gene was quick to offer a piece of his well-defined knowledge onto the crew of upcoming cats just entering the competitive Pittsburgh jazz industry. A Good Guy is Gone. My condolences are extended to his family, and many blessings to Gene Ludwig. May he forever Rest In Peace in the big jam session in the Sky. yours truly TIMM COXX, PlayBack "The Band" - Augusta, Georgia.

Thank you, Gene, for your encouragement, inspiration and grace. I'll always treasure the time we shared onstage.

I first met Gene when he moved to Homewood from Swissvale in 1956 where Wendell Byrd was the reigning king of the Hammond B-3 organ. Gene was already an accomplished pianist at the time. Gene and Wendell became fast friends and it wasn't long before Gene got the hang of the B-3 and his passion was rewarded as he was recognized by a gig at the Huirricane Lounge where he had seen Jimmy Smith in 1956 and decided to become an organist. Gene and I have played dozens of gigs over the past 50 years and have had more fun making music than you could imagine. He was always pleasant and passionate about the music, never compromising his musical integrity for popularity. He will be missed but will never be absent in our hearts and minds as his music will continue to inspire and comfort us all. He's jammin' now with the other Angels without having to lift that organ. Until we meet again, R.I.P Gelu.