Ira Gitler was an American writer, university professor, journalist, and music critic, born on December 18, 1928, in Brooklyn. He made significant contributions to the music world through his writing and critiques. Gitler's insights and deep understanding of music have influenced both scholars and fans alike. His career spanned several decades, during which he became a prominent figure in jazz criticism and education. He passed away on February 23, 2019, in New York City.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Ira
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Ira Gitler belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Brooklyn
Place of Death: New York City
Occupation: journalist | music critic | university teacher | writer
Employers: Manhattan School of Music
Awards Received: Guggenheim Fellowship | NEA Jazz Masters
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 18, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 18, 2025 |
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| Sun | 26 Sagittarius 34 | 27 Sagittarius 1 | 4 Aries 34 |
| Moon | 9 Pisces 8 | 12 Sagittarius 4 | 9 Libra 9 |
| Mercury | 26 Sagittarius 40 | 9 Sagittarius 1 | 14 Pisces 22 |
| Venus | 7 Aquarius 57 | 22 Sagittarius 29 | 7 Taurus 40 |
| Mars | 0 Cancer 36 | 2 Capricorn 34 | 5 Cancer 57 |
| Jupiter | 0 Taurus 27 | 22 Cancer 59 | 11 Taurus 45 |
| Saturn | 22 Sagittarius 28 | 25 Pisces 26 | 0 Capricorn 39 |
| Uranus | 3 Aries 28 | 28 Taurus 22 | 7 Aries 11 |
| Neptune | 1 Virgo 20 | 29 Pisces 23 | 29 Leo 7 |
| Pluto | 17 Cancer 43 | 2 Aquarius 20 | 16 Cancer 13 |
| Rahu | 28 Taurus 58 | 12 Pisces 52 | 23 Taurus 50 |
| Ketu | 28 Scorpio 58 | 12 Virgo 52 | 23 Scorpio 50 |
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