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The Pittsburgh Doo Wop Big Band at Peterswood Park, Peters Township
July 22, 2009 from 7pm to 9pm
The Pittsburgh Doo Wop Big Band takes the stage from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Peterswood Park for the Peters Township Summer Concert Series. Featuring Rick Mansfield (director & arranger) and vocalists Lori Russo & Will Manker. This is Doo Wop in a…
Roger Barbour Jazz Quartet at Cultural District
July 10, 2009 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Roger Barbour Jazz quartet playing at Melange Bistro bar on Friday July 10th at 5:30pm. This week features Mark Strickland on piano, Sunny Sunseri on bass, Vince Taglieri on drums , and Roger Barbour on trumpet and fleugelhorn. Also appearing will b…
It's been a long time Carl and Kenny. Hope to see you soon.
Rodney I'm very happy that you and I belong to the same network. I've been an admirer of yours for some years, since the K&S days on the north side. You let me set in with your group and I still appreciate it. I wish you much success and stay Rodney.
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- Favorite website
- http://Pgh Jazz net.
- Favorite blog
- http://Pgh.Jazz Network
- Pittsburgh Connection
- My first home was in the Hill District with A Leo Weil Elementary School, Herron Hill Jr. School, Northview Heights, with Perry High, and Allegheny Community College.
- Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers
- Tony Campbell, Rodger Humphries, Dr, Buster Austin, Luther DeJarnett, Stanley Parham, Rodger Barbour, Chuck.Austin, Nelson Harrison, Kenny Black, Raynard Ford, Jay Willis,Gregg Humphries, HoraceTurner, Bunker Jones, Mr. Leach, Nathan Davis, Howie Alexander, Shawn Jones, George Gist .Mr.Stubbs, Derrick Fench. Chuck Austin,Olga Watkins,Sandie Staley, Don Allico Sr. Bobby Jones Jr.Squirrel Mosley Richard Mosley ,Rickey English. Spencer Bey, Ron Bey . Sipeo, Judge Watson .Roland Draft.Geranimo, Mark Stricland,Benny Freeman and Sons, Harold Young,Tim Jenkins, Carl Black, Ean Green Bill Banks, Alan smart, Bob Boulden Sandy Dowe ,Shotgun, Ed Skirtich, John Stubbs,Wayne Walker etc.
- Favorite Jazz Radio or media station
- WDUQ,BET Jazz, Ovation, WQED,
- Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue
- Ali's Theatre in the Strip 18th and Penn Ave. Crawford Grille, Too Sweet, Jazz Workshop, Heinz Field, PNC Park,
- About Me:
- I"m a native Pittsburgh Brother who plays flute. I"m a proud father of Willie Jr. and Marcella Parham. I"m a self-taught flute player of 60 years old. I'm an all-city hoopster from Perry High. I study some music and played ball at ACC northsid lived in the Hill District for 13 years. My musical background was with The Family of Eve.George Washington Carver Marching Band, Homewood Jazz workshop, Jazz Company, and Ali's Street Jazz Show in the Strip. I love jazz music. I dig the jazz scene. I'm thursty for more knowledge of jazz and performance. I'm from a family of 11 and extended family and friends. etc.
- Website:
- http://Pittsburgh Jazz network
- Artist or Fan
- artist, fan, industry professional, student, media
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Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 7:31pm on May 21, 2009,
Olga Watkins said…
- Hey there!!! How are you? Where can I hear you play these days?
Great to hear from you!
- At 12:40am on May 8, 2009,
Jagsu said…
- Hey Ali, Thanks for the add. Hope to see you at the Homewood Jazz Workshop one of these days soon. Glad you like my photo of Fish and Murph. Take care, Jagsu
- At 7:59am on May 6, 2009,
Sweet William (Bill Howard) said…
- Hey Willie! Yes it's me. Bill Howard,with the infamous GWC Band. How about those days(smile)!! It's been a long time but I remember how great you sounded on that flute, hope you are still playing. We had some great times. So many of the Band Members have passed on. We'll have to get together some time, just to go through the roster. I've been busy wood-shedding on my Vibes and just staying into the music,(jazz of course). I still love Bass, and practice often,not enough,but still learning. Are you playing with any one or just jamming? Tell me What's Up! Here's wishing you the best, and a good Shout Out to the Good Times and the Music. Sweet William
- At 4:15am on May 5, 2009,
Kennard Williams said… - Thanks for the add Ali. Good luck with the PJN.
- At 6:58pm on April 16, 2009,
Luiz Santos said… 
Welcome Willie,
Thank you for joining !
Feel free to check out my New SPRING Album!
Peace, Luiz
- At 6:50am on April 15, 2009,
Dr. Nelson Harrison said… - Welcome Willie,
It was great seeing you toot your flute at the B-PEP jam last night. You sounded great. Glad to have you back on the scene. The names you listed brought back many memories and I hope you have some pictures and commentary to share with us all. I well remember the beginnings of the Family of Eve. Thanks for the reminder and thanks for joining. Please add me as a friend and get involved in the various activities here. You can also start some of your own.
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