Bill K and Claire Wurtzel Jewish Writers (Authors of Meshugggah Food Faces)

Bill K. Wurtzel was guitarist for many years with the Count Basie Countsmen, Harlem Blues & Jazz Band, Jazz organists Bill Doggett, Jimmy McGriff and Reuben Wilson. He has accompanied singers Gloria Lynn, Ruth Brown, Terri Thornton and Jimmy Witherspoon. Bill’s groups have played for countless private affairs with music that’s perfect for the event. Repeat clients include the Riverside Symphony and Paul Simon. Bill is also a director of the Jazz Foundation of America.

Claire Wurtzel has been an educator for over 40 years, helping teachers work effectively with students who struggle with learning and/or behavior challenges. Claire was on the faculty of the American Museum of Natural History as well as Bank Street Graduate School, where she taught and chaired the Department of Special Education. Claire has co-authored 6 books with her husband Bill, an award-winning visual artist and jazz musician. Their latest book, a children's book, was chosen by PJ Library for 2023. The book tells the story of a family who want to hold a seder in their tiny house. It is called," In Our Teeny Tiny Matzah House".