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Frank B. Greenlee
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Musical Instruments Have Souls
Started Oct 9
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Started Jun 22
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I added two tunes with Pittsburghers performing. Eddie Russ doing, Don't Tell My Neighbors. Leon Cook and Kwasi Jayourba on "Bean's" with Jimmy McGriff and Richard 'Groove' Holmes. Enjoy....
I had written that many folks have instruments sitting in attics, closets, under beds and in corners. Why not have a 'Take an old instrument out for a walk.', at some venue so they can be played and/or donated to a worthy cause like the Westinghou...
It is like, hardly nothing, man. But there are a few kids trying hard to hold the marching band together. They have a clarinet, a trumpet, a sax, and a few other instruments, and a drum line. These kids are crying out. Meet Aug 27, 6:30 at school.
I remember fondly..... Frank
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- Born and raised in Pittsburgh and have enjoyed it all. I have had the opportunity to play music as a small performer and as a radio announcer.
- Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers
- All the musicians and performers in Pittsburgh are my favorites. All the talent of Pittsburgh needs to be promoted as much as possible.
There are some Pittsburgh musicians that have been forgotten that need to be remembered, like Jame "Blood" Ulmer, Charles Bell, Allan Blairman and those that were adopted like Willie Love, Sonny Stanton and Mickey Bass to name just a few.
- About Me:
- My first gig was with Ron Bickle when we were students at Allegheny High School, Ron was a monster even then, he invited me to play with him at the YMCA on bass which I never played, he said I had ears so I could play it, I did.
some of you know me and can speak of me better than I can.
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Pittsburghers, Eddie Russ, Leon Cook and Kwasi Jayourba
I added two tunes with Pittsburghers performing. Eddie Russ doing, Don't Tell My Neighbors. Leon Cook and Kwasi Jayourba on "Bean's" with Jimmy McGriff and Richard 'Groove' Holmes. Enjoy....
Posted on November 24, 2009 at 4:31am —
They have done it again...... Black Radio is Dead in Pittsburgh
Ron Davenport has sold WAMO A.M./F.M. and WPGR, there is now no Black Urban Radio in Pittsburgh, PA. Think about it, there is no broadcast media outlet for black expression, concern or news. We are now back to the future of the 1940's. What is your comment or concerns?
Posted on May 16, 2009 at 5:58am —
Comment Wall (39 comments)
- At 6:11am on October 10, 2009,
Sandra Hurt-P said…
- It saddens me to see so many jazz stations fading away. When living in Pittsburgh I could not wait to hear that distinguish deep voice saying “Hi this is Frank Greenlee”. His voice alone illuminated my already dark living room as I awaited the sooth sounds that I knew would soon be filling the room with history of many jazz artists. Some older than me at the time but still capture my mind wanting more. I remember when I applied for a job a Mercy health Clinic, the interviewer walked in the room and said Hi I am Frank Greenlee, I almost fell out the chair. In my mind I keep saying OMG it’s him, however I kept my composure until after the interview. Once it was confirmed I had the job then I fell apart, LOL. I have three children ranging from the age of 36, 22 and 19 and they all have been introduced to jazz including the history of jazz and the artist. We must continue to educate are children, grandchildren, all of our youth so that Jazz will not fade and slowly become a sound of the past like so many jazz stations. I wanted to take this moment to say thank you Frank!
- At 5:44am on October 4, 2009,
Sandy Papi said… - Frank Greenlee, OMG where have you been since the Mercy Health Center days... Sandy K here. Hope all is well and good to see you here
- At 8:51pm on September 6, 2009,
Buster Maxwell said… - At 8:50pm on September 6, 2009, Buster Maxwell said…
Frank, Thanks for your nice note and the kind words. Those are also my demo tunes above the video link on my page. I'll be in touch - would love to catch up! - Buster/mj
- At 11:36pm on September 5, 2009,
Buster Maxwell said…
- Frank, "The Master, The Big G" Greenlee! I learned a lot about presentation from you when we were on WMBA, Ambridge. That was 1973, my first radio gig. We had some fun, yes? It was so far from my house that I spent more time on the bus than I did on the air.
- At 12:57am 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 5:01pm on December 8, 2008,
Dwayne Dolphin said… - Frank
I dont have the words for what you have meant to the jazz scene in this city! Dave Budway and I where talking about you yesterday! You and Buck! We love you and THANK YOU!
- At 4:49am on December 7, 2008,
Ronnie Cox said… - I am Ronnie Cox from originally from Beaver Falls. My younger brother and I used to listen to you on Saturday mornings I believe. Back then AM radio was pretty much all we had. We had a hard time getting WAMO in Beaver Falls. Those tunes you played helped to keep us in touch with the sounds of the 70's. As we get older, those things that seemed little years ago, were actually huge in helping to shape our lives. Thanks " Big G" ... RC
- At 3:30am on December 7, 2008,
Ronnie Cox said…
- Were you once known as " The Big G" on WMBA Ambridge back in the early 70's?
- At 5:41am on November 6, 2008,
Debi Sciranka said… - Hi
Just curious -- are you related to Nadine Greenlee? We used to work together at Allegheny Home Care. If so, tell her Debi Sciranka says "hello"!
- At 8:27pm on October 2, 2008,
Bryan Skip Reed said… - Hey Frank , just writing you too say happy birthday bro, and may you have many more.
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