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Sad news for the Pittsburgh jazz community.... Michelle Benson called me yesterday to tell me that our dear friend Sandy Staley passed away at Forbes Hospice Tuesday evening. There will be no viewing, no service. A memorial service will be held later at a time and location to be announced.
Let's be thankful that her suffering is now over.
Scotty
Miss you!!
I hope you are very well. I plan to get to Pgh late August or early Sept.
Would really love to see you.(and hear you of course)
my friend sue just sent me the link to hear this song on you tube- I thought you might get a laugh from it..I did. (needed one)
"The minutes Go Like Hours When You Sing"
by Dave Tull (he sounds great!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B65Ui0OmfYA
I am a Pittsburgh native and local youth arts advocate attempting to expose young up and coming artists to the heart and soul of pure Pittsburgh music culture and traditions as they meet and learn from some of the local Music Masters. If you are interested in hosting a Wednesday night once a month or every other month I would be humbled and honored to make this happen.
Respectfully,
Kent Bey
412.657.3327
kbey7@royaltribemusic.com
PASSIONATE ABOUT MUSIC. TIME WELL SPENT!!!!!!
LOVED BOTH MILDRED & JIMMY. CHECK OUT MARTHA DAVIS & SPOUSE. VERY UNIQUE VOICE & SOME INTERESTING MATERIAL.
SO MANY WONDERFUL TALENTS KNOWN TO SO FEW. SHAME.........
WHERE ARE YOU LIVING NOW?
MY BEST WISHES TO YOU,
SANDY STALEY
I just wanted you to know I've been writing about some of my favorite people for jazz.com, like Jimmy Scott
http://www.jazz.com/encyclopedia/scott-little-jimmy-james-victor
and Mildred Bailey
http://www.jazz.com/dozens/the-dozens-mildred-bailey
I hope it's kosher to put links here.
Still singing, mostly for fun and occasionally for the contents of a tip jar. Will sing a few songs tomorrow night at an Italian place with singing waiters. Fortunately I don't have to wait on table.
Thank you so much for your consoling words on the passing of my wonderful mom. You're right about the un-fillable void that's left when our parents pass on.
It was a treasure for me to be with her during these past 19 months. She was the greatest person and I am blessed to be her daughter and to truly know the legacy she leaves to this world.
She told me once last year that hearing a song in her mind was how she stayed serene and happy.She loved singing Fly Me To THe Moon...maybe you'll sing it for her sometime!! I know her soul will feel it.
much love to you, Sandy
Devorah
I'm the gal who played jazz on the radio in Pgh. for many years. My career took me to Youngsown and I had 21 years in radio before retiring. I came to see you sing with Roger many,many times and have long been a fan of yours too! I did go to Duquesne and CMU for music way back when and am now a High School band director! Hope to hear you sing again sometime soon! P.S.- My radio names in Pgh. were Jazz Now with Annie on DUQ, Annie's After Hours Club on WAMO and Annie Collins on WYJZ and Lite-FM etc., etc. By the way I have a great jazz collection too, many albums signed by the artist, i.e.- Ella, Dizzy, Count Basie and more. Annie
I need to hear you sing soon. It's been far too long.
Peace & Love,Alex
Love you good soul,
George
NEW YORK) NEXT TO THE ELBOW ROOM, A LONG STANDING RESTAURANT.
SPIN HAS NO KITCHEN, PER SE, BUT SERVES FRUITS & CHEESES & DIPS....
FUN PLACE REALLY. 7-10 THE FIRST TUESDAY OF AUGUST. THIS IS ON THE
END OF ELLSWORTH CLOSEST TO EAST LIBERTY....