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Elizabeth Bartz, mother of alto saxophonist, Gary Bartz with great grandson, actor Eric Berryman and daughter Torah Bartz Thomas.
Elizabeth Bartz, mother of alto saxophonist, Gary Bartz with great grandson, actor Eric Berryman and daughter Torah Bartz Thomas. (Courtesy Photo)
Elizabeth Bartz, Jazz Patron, dies at 97
Originally published January 19, 2012

A patron of the arts and Black American music, Elizabeth Bartz co-founded with her late husband Floyd, the historic East Baltimore "Jazz Shrine," the North End Lounge and North Avenue and Gay Street. She is the proud mother of Grammy Award winning recording artist, alto/soprano saxophonist - Gary Bartz and a devoted daughter, Torah Bartz Thomas.more More Arrow

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