Chicago transplant since 1976.Masters degree in Ethnomusicology at University of Pittsburgh.Leader of House of Soul Band.Tenor and soprano saxophonist.I love Jazz and R&B music.
Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers
Carl Arter,Stanley Turrentine,Ahmad Jamal,etc.
Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue
Little E'S,CJ'S
About Me:
I love great music.I have a passion for sax playing and study.
I enjoy practicing more now than ever before.I enjoy meeting new people and being of service to the Unsung heroes of Pittsburgh's Music Legacy.
My cous out in Cali Charles Lumpkins recommended you to me when I told him I am relocating back to Pgh., I told him I knew you in the 70s! My late uncle was a Dexter man and I learned his tunes back then and am glad I listened to him because I learned Coltrane, Bird and Rollins before I listened to their playing. Along with Stanley T and Grover I listened to their playing first and should have with the masters.
I have been playing soprano exclusively since'96 but got a tenor and a flute ('90) so I am a multi again! Here is some Dexter- kev Fried Bananas- my version
Hey Calvin I remember when you were at PITT getting your masters in Ethnomusicology. I was there studying engineering and was in the concert band three terms to get one elective! I was also in the jazz band one term with you, I think Kenny Thomas, Mona Riscoe, Karen Braithwaite all tried out or were in the band. I met and played with Dan Wasson in a group I had and he played in the jazz band after I left.- kevin hurst p.s. I remember you loved Dexter Gordon!
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It's great to see you on the PJN.
I enjoy your music and the way you taught music at Westinghouse High School.
I can't believe it's been 17 years since our paths have crossed.
Well, right now, I'm going into my 5th year as Artistic Director of Jazz Workshop, Inc.
I teach the brass instruments, direct the jazz ensembles, and produce, direct, and perform outreach programs and Family Night Concerts at JWS.
I also play in various jazz, Top 40, R&B,big band, and Latin bands.
Please feel free to give me a call.
Musically,
Ed Skirtich
ejskirtich@comcast.net
(412) 422-4149 (H)
(412) 841-8046 (C)
I have been playing soprano exclusively since'96 but got a tenor and a flute ('90) so I am a multi again! Here is some Dexter- kev
Fried Bananas- my version
There are so many good things you can do with your page. check out main and others and see what members are doing including posting your public gigs. Thanks for joining and please add me as a friend.