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At 1:36pm on February 9, 2011, Marta Graciela Bressi said…

Dear Jeff,

 

Dear Genie,

I´d really appreciate it if you could take the time to look at my work read the texts in English, you can access my Livejournal:

http://pallasatheneas.livejournal.com

You can also visit the website we created with the Belgian jazz musician Dirk Schreurs to make our recent video art collaboration known to the world:

http://www.mindsofglass.webs.com
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Minds of Glass: ¨All visual compositions perfectly match the soundtrack’s expressive aesthetics in terms of emotional content and artistic strength” (New York/Los Angeles Independent Media Board).


http://cminejazz.com/show/2010/11/12/minds-of-glass"

http://martagracielabressistudios.webs.com/
Regards,

Marta

P.S.: Unfortunately, i' ve got too many contact on the network to add more.File free to add me if you want.

At 8:06pm on September 9, 2010, Ed Skirtich said…
Hi Jeff,

I hope all is well with you.

I'm writing in regards to finding interns for upright/electric bass and strings (violin and viola) for the Jazz Workshop, Inc. Saturday School of Music that meets every Saturday from 12 PM to 4:30 PM on the Lower Level of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh-Homewood.

Orientation and registeration is this Saturday from 12 PM to 4:30 PM at CLPGH-Homewood located at 7101 Hamilton Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206.

Please contact me ASAP about this.

Musically,

Ed Skirtich
Artistic Director/Jazz Workshop, Inc.
ejskirtich@comcast.net
(412) 422-4149 (H)
(412) 841-8046 (C)
At 1:06am on January 25, 2009, Harold Walker said…
Have seen you in a while. I hope all is well with you .Peaceful Rhythms always. Harold " DoctorFunk " Walker
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At 2:47pm on January 4, 2009, Ahveekhy said…
Jeff nice playin' with you at Tony's jam session last night. You sound good as usual. I have some of the songs done last night uploaded on my page stop by and check it out. Start with song number 6. Peace Ahveekhy
At 12:59am on July 27, 2008, Kevin Amos said…
Hey Jeff...Glad to be on board.

Kevin
At 5:07am on July 24, 2008, Ahveekhy said…
Jeff thanks for the add. Really appreciated hearing you play with Tony Campbell at CJ's last month. Hope to get a chance to hear you play again. Peace Ahveekhy
At 1:40am on July 9, 2008, George C Jones said…
Hey Jeff,
i had a ball playing with you Sun. you always sound great i'm looking forward to the project we talked about. l'm open for any ideas you might have.
At 3:55am on June 18, 2008, Chelsea Baratz said…
Jeff! You're the best. I heard you're back in Pittsburgh, how is life? How is your family? I miss you & your playing.
At 6:04pm on June 2, 2008, Diva JC said…
Hey, Jeff, we here in South Florida wondered where you've were. Good to be in touch. Check out my site www.divajc.com

Love and Music
Joan Cartwright
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At 12:52am on May 26, 2008, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
Welcome Jeff,

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