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March 28

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John Blake Jr Artist in Residence at University Park campus of PSU

March 23, 2009 to March 27, 2009

Penn State Jazz Club hosts Artist in Residence John Blake Jr. at University Park campus.

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John Blake Jr Artist in Residence at University Park campus of PSU

March 23, 2009 to March 27, 2009

Penn State Jazz Club hosts Artist in Residence John Blake Jr. at University Park campus.

March 23

Dr. Chris Byrne is now friends with Valerio Gianferro and The Blues Orphans

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I would love to feature "you" as my guest on my show..If I am not your friend..please add me...also please call me @ the offc at 757 538 3540...757 971 3733 for details...click on the banner below to be a guest...JB

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Favorite website: http://clubs.psu.edu/up/jazzclub

Pittsburgh Connection: I've played with Luther DeJarunette, Duane Dolphin, Howie Alexander and Jimmy Ponder and am also friends with Nelson Harrison, Tony Campbell and Roger Humphries. Nelson just hooked me up with Larry Estes and we'll playing the Central PA Festival of the Arts together this summer. I've also played with and coached a young Pittsburgh trumpeter named Jahdiel Lowery who came to Penn State in 2007 (see photos). I've played the old James St. Tavern and Club Cafe. I play in Philly as well, since I live in the boonedocks at PSU (right smack in the middle of the state) where I teach math and advise the Jazz Club. Check out my mySpace page for more details.

Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers: All the above + Billy Strayhorn, Ahmad, Stanley Turrentine, George Benson, etc etc.

Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue: Al Dowe's on 9th

About Me:: I compose & write lyrics & lead my own groups and have a new CD out called Bootleg Byrne featuring Duane Eubanks, Ronnie Burrage, my daughter Aeb, and many other great players. I work as a sideman and in a horn section with a trombonist. I can read and also play by ear. I play soprano, alto, tenor and bari saxes and flute. I play Jazz, Rock, Blues, R&B, Salsa, Soul, Fusion and a little Classical.

Website:: http://mySpace.com/DrChrisByrne

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At 1:47am on February 27, 2009, Jerry Butler said…: I would love to feature "you" as my guest on my show..If I am not your friend..please add me...also please call me @ the offc at 757 538 3540...757 971 3733 for details...click on the banner below to be a guest...JB

At 6:26pm on August 6, 2008, Luther DeJarunett said…: Hi Chris! How is everything going? I still have very fond memories of the gig that I did with you, and your family's wonderful hospitality!