Obituary: 'Chizmo' Charles Anderson / Singer known as ‘Pittsburgh’s Elder Statesman of the Blues’ Aug. 11, 1928 - April 21, 2015 April 22, 2015 11:24 PM - Pittsburgh Jazz Network2024-03-29T12:14:41Zhttp://jazzburgher.ning.com/forum/topics/obituary-chizmo-charles-anderson-singer-known-as-pittsburgh-s-eld?groupUrl=obituaries&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHats off to Mr. Chizmo Charle…tag:jazzburgher.ning.com,2015-05-01:1992552:Comment:3549932015-05-01T04:12:08.619ZBarbara Rayhttp://jazzburgher.ning.com/profile/BarbaraRay
<p>Hats off to Mr. Chizmo Charles.. loved by so many. I recall being new on the scene as a singer ... I asked him for advice. And his reply to me was "keep on doing what you're doing" he then asked me -- "do you have a music stand?" I replied - no. He went out to his car .. and came back with a music stand and said "here".. that was a sign of inspiration for me -- that he felt I would be worthy of putting it to good use. I will treasure that in my memory bank forever. Thank you, Mr.…</p>
<p>Hats off to Mr. Chizmo Charles.. loved by so many. I recall being new on the scene as a singer ... I asked him for advice. And his reply to me was "keep on doing what you're doing" he then asked me -- "do you have a music stand?" I replied - no. He went out to his car .. and came back with a music stand and said "here".. that was a sign of inspiration for me -- that he felt I would be worthy of putting it to good use. I will treasure that in my memory bank forever. Thank you, Mr. Chizmo Charles, you are one of the greatest for all times.</p> tag:jazzburgher.ning.com,2015-04-30:1992552:Comment:3551522015-04-30T02:23:34.284ZDr. Nelson Harrisonhttp://jazzburgher.ning.com/profile/NelsonHarrison
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A trib…tag:jazzburgher.ning.com,2015-04-30:1992552:Comment:3548712015-04-30T02:21:19.707ZDr. Nelson Harrisonhttp://jazzburgher.ning.com/profile/NelsonHarrison
<p><span>From Tony Anderson: </span></p>
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<p><span>A tribute to my grandfather....thank you Pittsburgh!</span><br></br><span>The memorial service information is as follows:</span><br></br><span>Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the Rapp Memorial Funeral Home</span><br></br><span>109</span><span class="text_exposed_show">40 Frankstown Rd., Pittsburgh PA 15235<br></br>The family will be greeting quest from 4 - 6 pm the memorial service will follow.<br></br>Memorial reception TBA...for more information please call…</span></p>
<p><span>From Tony Anderson: </span></p>
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<p><span>A tribute to my grandfather....thank you Pittsburgh!</span><br/><span>The memorial service information is as follows:</span><br/><span>Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the Rapp Memorial Funeral Home</span><br/><span>109</span><span class="text_exposed_show">40 Frankstown Rd., Pittsburgh PA 15235<br/>The family will be greeting quest from 4 - 6 pm the memorial service will follow.<br/>Memorial reception TBA...for more information please call 412-266-2208.<br/>Thank you.</span></p> All are blessed to have exper…tag:jazzburgher.ning.com,2015-04-26:1992552:Comment:3550732015-04-26T12:29:32.375ZRoberta Windlehttp://jazzburgher.ning.com/profile/RobertaJeanWindle
<p>All are blessed to have experienced this talented, beautiful man.</p>
<p>All are blessed to have experienced this talented, beautiful man.</p>