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November 28, 2009 from 3pm to 4:30pm – Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh- Homewood

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Ed Skirtich at Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh- Homewood

November 28, 2009 from 3pm to 4:30pm

The Jazz Workshop, Inc. Jazz Ensemble will be presenting a concert on November 28, 2009. The JWS Jazz Ensemble will be playing tunes by Donald Byrd, Frank Mantooth, Mickey Bass, Clifford Brown, Freddie Hubbard, and Benny Golson. Come and Experie...

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Ed Skirtich commented on jackie day's blog post 'Under-paid/appreciated musicians!'

Dear jd, That is a wonderful piece you have written. I totally agree with what you've written. Especially the part about how we need to attend each others gigs. I attend and support a lot of the local Pittsburgh jazz musicians in the clubs, an...

on Sunday

Ed Skirtich is attending Roger Barbour Sr's event

Fifth Ave Place at Cultural District

November 20, 2009 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm

Roger Barbour Jazz Quartet will be playing for light-up night at fifth ave place downtown on Friday Nov 20th from 4:30pm till 6:30pm. This week features Tim Jenkins on piano,Raynard Ford on Alto Sax and Flute, Vince Taglieri on Drums, and Roger Ba...

November 17

Ed Skirtich is attending Dr. Nelson Harrison's event

PITTSBURGH JAZZ LEGEND KENNY " "FISH" FISHER PASSES at Mount Gilead Church

November 1, 2009 from 2pm to 6pm

Below are the arrangements passed on to us from Mr. Fred Logan, a longtime friend of Kenny's.

November 1

Ed Skirtich commented on Dr. Nelson Harrison's event 'FUNERAL FOR SAX ICON KENNY "FISH" FISHER'

Thanks for providing this info. Ed Skirtich

October 29

Ed Skirtich commented on Dr. Nelson Harrison's event 'FUNERAL FOR SAX ICON KENNY "FISH" FISHER'

Hi Nelson, I'd like to talk with you about ideas on the tribute to Kenny Fisher and if I could give a brief talk and tribute to Fish too since I'm Artistic Director of Jazz Workshop, Inc. Kenny's been with me at JWS since my first day. Thanks, ...

October 29

Ed Skirtich is attending Dr. Nelson Harrison's event

FUNERAL FOR SAX ICON KENNY "FISH" FISHER at Mount Gilead Church

November 2, 2009 from 11am to 3pm

Going home services will be held for Pittsburgh saxophone great and unsung legend Kenny "Fish" Fisher. Music will be provided by Spirit on the Hill and musical friends who would like to join in a tributary jam.

October 29

Ed Skirtich commented on TLed's blog post 'RIP Fish'

Dear TLed and Emmett, Thank you for the warm, kind words and tributes to Kenny Fisher! Kenny Fisher was my dear friend and colleague at The Jazz Workshop, Inc. I remember and will never forget the first day I met "Fish" at the JWS. Kenny got u...

October 29

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I'm born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. My parents, Loretta Eichenlaub Skirtich and Joe Skirtich, taught at Fifth Avenue High School. My Dad also taught at Connelley High School and Brashear High School. My Mom taught at Carrick High School. My Dad passed away in 1992. My Mom is surviving.

Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers

I enjoy The Tony Campbell Quartet, Sean Jones, and Roger Humphries RH Factor and Roger Humphries Big Band.

Favorite Jazz Radio or media station

WDUQ 90.5 FM

Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue

CJ's in The Strip District

About Me:

I grew up in the suburb of Brentwood , PA with my deceased father, Joe; Mom, Loretta; older brothers John (a Roman Catholic priest for Diocese of Pittsburgh), and Paul (works in D.C. for the U. S. Gov't.); Rose Anne Skirtich- Popovich and her husband Tim Popovich (both U.S. Air Force), and their two children, John Paul Popovich (my nephew and God Son) and Maria Agnes Popovich (my neice), and my youngest brother Peter, who resides in Los Angeles, CA and works for Boeing.

I grew up with my family in Brentwood, PA and went through Brentwood School District.

My music education consisted of Elroy Elementary School, Brentwood High School, Carnegie Mellon University's Music Prep School, Duquesne University's Summer Music Camps, University of Pittsburgh Jazz Studies Program (I received an English Writing Certificate), and West Virginia University (I received a Bachelor's of Music Performance/Music Education Degree from WVU).

My music performance and music education experience has been awesome.

I've performed with the Tim Bassett Big Band, and Ray Ryan's New Orleans Riverside Band.

I currently play with Puttin' On The Ritz Big Band, Brass Impact, Dynasty, Guaracha Latin Dance Band, Tony Campbell Quartet Jam Sessions, University of Pittsburgh's Kuntu Repertory Theatre's Orchestra, and St. Paul's Cathedral Music Ministry.

I also work very hard at my position of Artistic Director of Jazz Workshop, Inc. My duties include running the JWS School of Music, developing Outreach Programs, and conducting and producing Family Night Concerts.

I'm single and reside in the Greenfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA with my Mom and brother, Fr. John.

Website:

http://www.brassimpact.com

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industry professional

I also have a newborn neice Elizabeth Anne Popovich.

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Keep Your Cool

Hi Folks,

The music business can definitely be a bitter place.

It can be so bitter that even a family member can steal, lie, and cheat you out of a gig.

Why is it that we have to cut people up and belittle them?

Why is it that when you finally get a gig folks want to cut into your program or cut you out?

Be happy and be proud when somebody gets a gig.

When you see a friend or somebody you might know who posts that he or she is playing a gig with a band write a nice comment to them in the c… Continue

Posted on September 21, 2009 at 1:56am —

Jazz Workshop, Inc. Article on Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Website

Hi All,

There's a terrific video of Jazz Workshop, Inc.on the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette website.

Check it out!

Let me know what you think!

Musically,
Ed Skirtich
ejskirtich@comcast.net
(412) 422-4149 (H)
(412) 841-8046 (C)

Posted on June 25, 2009 at 4:00pm —

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At 11:38pm on October 1, 2009, Vince Taglieri said…: Ed, I am a member of St. Maurice so I've seen you and probably talked too you but never officially met you. Hope to rectify that someday soon. Talk too you soon,
Vince Taglieri

At 3:26pm on August 31, 2009, Emmett Goods said…: Ed,

Great to hear from you. It's been to long. Keep swinging and hope to hear from you again. If you come south, give me a shout.

Peace,

E

At 10:35pm on May 26, 2009, Kevin McManus said…: Hey Man,

I just got your message - sorry! I hope you got a chance to stop and see Randy. Thanks so much for your kind words - I hope to see you soon! KM

At 6:16pm on April 25, 2009, David Budway said…: Thanks Ed!
I really appreciate it.
Love, Bud

At 9:51pm on March 12, 2009, Samantha Phillips said…: Thanks Ed for the commnets, I am glad that my marketing has reached so many people here on the network and I am glad your part of the Kuntu family as well. I will definitely keep posting Kuntu shows and images here, so just check for new stuff and you were excellent at the Clean Drums show, sorry you were not feeling well. We will get many more opportunities to meet and talk.

Have a wonderful day and keeping playing that sax.

At 5:38pm on March 9, 2009, selena brookins said…: hi ed. cute baby. your's? last nite at work was a hot mess. the hospitat is turning into junkie heven. almost hate going to work. hope to see you soon at cj only on thur. t.y. for coming to derrick veiwing. i can't get over his passing even though he's with his dad now looking over us and playing that big piano in the sky.

At 3:36am on February 24, 2009, Michael A. Constable said…: Hey Ed, Thanks for finding my page. I really appreciate all the nice things you said. Dad enjoyed helping others as much as he could find time for. Nice to hear from you. Thanks again.

At 5:50pm on January 16, 2009, Andrew Kirk said…: thanks ed,
I'm calling you now.

At 6:05pm on January 6, 2009, Frank Cohen said…: Hi Ed, we played together last night at AVA. It was nice playing with you!

At 6:26pm on January 2, 2009, Michael Sciomacco said…: Hey Ed. Happy New year... I am working on an outreach program for January at Fulton Ele. Will keep you posted... Is that R& B group still looking for a drummer ? I am interested if so !!! Did you gig New Years ?? Mike !