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July 3, 2009 from 8:30pm to 11:30pm

Teddy Pantelas, guitar; Jeff Grubbs, bass; and George Jones, percussion

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Made in Pittsburgh, PA.

My mom, Lillian Wilson, was a bass player with the International Sweethearts of Rhythm. She introduced me to jazz by taking me to the Jazz at the Philharmonics at a young age, where I was introduced to such jazz legends as J.J. Johnson, Sonny Stitt, Modern Jazz Quartet, Ella Fitzgerald, Lester Young, Jo Jones and others. After that exposure, jazz became number one as far as music is concerned, and I never looked back.

I've been playing congas and percussion since 1967. I've been fortunate to get my musical education from some of the Pittsburgh jazz masters, including Roger Humphries, Eric Kloss, Spider Rondinelli, Cecil Washington, Rolando Morales, Eric Susoeff, and many others.

I've been fortunate to have played in Pittsburgh and around the country and have played with Salsamba since 1984, which has been my main band. With Salsambe, I've been exposed to many Latin jazz masters such as Tito Puente, Dave Valentin, Andy Norell, Claudio Roditi and others.

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At 9:59pm on October 1, 2009, Felicia said…: Hi George I would like you to do a performance with the Jazz Workshop,Family Night, Nov. 25th 2009.
Please contact me here at my e mail musicrose116@juno.com and leave me your contact number. Peace & Blessings.

At 8:15pm on June 1, 2009, Felicia said…: Hi George I would like you to do a performance with the Jazz Workshop, Inc. Please contact me here or at musicrose116@juno.com
Thanks
Peace & Blessings
Felicia

At 4:42pm on April 30, 2009, Kennard Williams said…: Thanks for your response George. I really like your playing.

Regards,

Kennard

At 4:49pm on April 22, 2009, Hassan Jones said…: Hey Pop; Salsamba is my favorit jazz grupe Thanks.Your pictures are grate .

At 4:45pm on April 18, 2009, Hassan Jones said…: Dad your looking good .Thanks for giving me life lrts be friends on the jazz network.

At 1:50am 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 1:12am on February 27, 2009, Michael A. Constable said…: Thanks for the Friend Add George. I hope I can continue to contribute in my own small way here and it's been a pleasure "meeting" all these great musicians that knew my dad; I had no idea of how many of you guys regularly played together! By the way, I uploaded a picture yesterday and I think it might be you in the corner. Please view it and confirm so I can update the caption. Thanks.

At 6:26pm on January 16, 2009, Linda Goshay Jones said…: Hey PT! re that pic 89 (90)...ooh yeah, the "insurance man"... i'm in good hands ;)

At 8:00pm on January 2, 2009, PT said…: Wow! You better explain what pic #89 is all about, my friend!!!

At 9:46pm on December 13, 2008, Thomas Wendt said…: "Insurance Man",

Thank you for all you've done for me over the years - I've known you more than half of my life! It is an honor to continue to play with you and learn from you.

See you very soon,

Tom