I think it is important that all of you jazz fans here in Pgh that plan on attending the Ronnie Laws concert should know who will be the backing band for Ronnie. It's great that African American Music Institute is mentioned but I personally would like to mention that I, Brian Edwards , will be playing drums, Kevin Howard - keys, Mark Lucas- Guitar, Brian Sanders - bass. We will be there on the stage representing Pittsburgh so come out and see the show.

Thank you,

Brian E.…

I visited the August Wilson culture centre last nite and caught Grady Tate.  He scatted his can off.  A consumate musician. 

Impressions? (personal)...Humphries on tubs was his usual driving, tasty percussionist.  The best in town.  Paul Thompson really blew.  I mean, fine changes, great time and...lots of heart.  A quality all too absent today.  Blake on Alto was solid.  He's dependable...usually brings "something to the table"  The lady from N Y C, on piano, did a creditable job. …

Dear Dr. Nelson Harrison and All Members:

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers during my brutal hospital stays.

All your thoughts and prayers paid off 'cause I'm playing trumpet again.

Also, I'll be teaching lessons to trumpet and trombone players who want to play classical and jazz in my new studio in Greenfield, PA.

I plan on returning to bands too.

Thanks again for everything.

It has always…

Losing people we love and cherish in our lives is never easy. Having to say farewell, dear friend for now, seems hard enough, but when it's unexpected, when it happens suddenly, we are shocked beyond belief. Hearing the words, "Luther is gone, he passed away tonight", was more then I could comprehend. It sounded so surreal, but it was true. My heart was broken and I was speechless.

How many hours had he and I talked about life…

Kudos to you Luther. You did it with class, sophistication and intergrity. Peace be with you.

Barry Boyd

Another brick in the Pittsurgh foundation of jazz has transitioned. Thank you for some great times and great music,

Rest in peace Luther!!

Brian

The NORTHSIDE CHRONICLE 03/02/11 

(Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)  

article on The Blues Orphans

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I know a lot of you have probably read this before but I wanted to post it today. Remember...to fulfill the dream you have to live up to and help keep the promises you make.

Kevin

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.- Opening speech at the 1964 Berlin Jazz Festival



Humanity and the Importance of Jazz



"God has brought many things out of oppression. He has endowed his

creatures with the capacity to create - and from this capacity…

My name is Christopher Spencer. My father was a Jazz Musician in Pittsburgh named Scipio Spencer. He passed away in 1997, at that time I had moved to Houston Tx. Im trying to find out information on just how involved and what impact my Father had on the Jazz scene in the city. My father played the piano, and I have always wanted to follow in his footsteps in that area. If there is anyone out there that may have known my father and might can give me some insight on this matter please contact…

There are two excellent pieces about Dr. Taylor. I had written a piece about him in the Courier but can't locate it at the moment. I'm also very surprised that no one up to this point has written anything about him on this Jazz Network. Shame on you all.

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This following article was sent to me today by my friends Mr. Fred Logan and Mensah Wali. It is by Stanley Crouch who I usually don't agree with but I'm in agreement here.

Billy…

2011 Each One Teach One 3rd Music and Radio Conference

Sponsored by: New Pittsburgh Courier, Soul-Patrol.com, Arts Greenhouse, Umoja African Arts,

Black Music Education Project



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Conference Coordinator, 412-506-0206



Kevin  Amos is assembling together once again a dynamic group of folks from international, local and national levels that he has been associated with throughout his 31 years in broadcasting and the arts.…

Dec. 7, 1950 - Dec. 15, 2010

Sunday, December 19, 2010

By Dan Majors, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette squirrel

Whether it was as the man blowing the horn on the record or the mentor bringing the talent out of a young musician, John Clifford Mosley Jr. made his mark.

You can still hear him. Listen to the flute being played during the opening of The Isley…

Today I got this email from Ken and Felicia. Very sad news.

My friend, mentor and fellow board member, saxophonist Frank McGowan has passed. Mr. Frank was very suportive in my efforts to have music in the communities and came to every Jazz Fan Appreciation event he could make it too. My last time seeing him play was at this year's Kenny Fisher Memorial Jam Session. And what a smokin' session that was! You had to be there.

He was also very commited to the music as most of you…

Time: December 18, 2010 from 3pm to 6:30pm

Location: Thunderbird Cafe / Lounge

Organized By: Kevin Amos

Event Description:

Start your Saturday off with a Jazz session at the Thunderbird Cafe/Lounge from 3-6:30PM. Now a weekly event, it's the perfect way to get your musical groove on. Our next session is today, December 11 and on December 18th. Cover is $4 fothe general public, $3 for all Jazz Network members and $1 for musicians sitting in

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