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Do you want to know who Dizzy Gillespie  idolized? Did you ever wonder who inspired Kenny Clarke and Art Blakey? Who was the pianist that mentored Monk, Bud Powell, Tad Dameron, Elmo Hope, Sarah Vaughan and Mel Torme? Who was Art Tatum’s idol and Nat Cole’s mentor? What musical quartet pioneered the concept adopted later by the Modern Jazz Quartet? Were you ever curious to know who taught saxophone to Stanley Turrentine or who taught piano to Ahmad Jamal? What community music school trained Robert McFerrin, Sr. for his history-making debut with the Metropolitan Opera? What virtually unknown pianist was a significant influence on young John Coltrane, Shirley Scott, McCoy Tyner, Bobby Timmons and Ray Bryant when he moved to Philadelphia from Pittsburgh in the 1940s?  Would you be surprised to know that Erroll Garner attended classes at the Julliard School of Music in New York and was at the top of his class in writing and arranging proficiency?

 

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At 4:59am on December 21, 2011, Adam Johnston & James Street said…

Ken,

If you are in the neighborhood, stop in and see me.  We can sit and talk about how we may be able to help each other.

 

Adam

At 12:54am on April 29, 2011, Emmett North Jr said…
Hey! Ken,you get a great mellow sound out of that telly,it sounds great! I have good friend with 'Earth,Wind & Fire',they hit the road yesterday,you sound good,this one of my favorite songs ciao,Emmett.
At 12:48am on April 29, 2011, Emmett North Jr said…
Ciao! My brother Ken,sorry it took so long to reply,i'm on so many other sites,i haven't been here in awhile,thanks for your comment,i'm really into smooth jazz/pop/r&b and jazz fusion but play a little of everything,thanks for being a friend and fan,Emmett North Jr.
At 1:35am on January 22, 2011, Deyana said…

Thank you for the kind words. I will definitely check out the sax players you've recommend. peace & blessings..

 

Deyana

At 4:11pm on November 28, 2010, Dr. Martin E. Rosenberg said…
Hey Ken! Call me at 412-531-9651 or 412-491-2728, or email me at mer19@psu.edu, and we'll get together and jam. I'm up for playing any chance I can, and I got a new jazz guitar (Sadowsky Jim Hall model) this summer with an amp so I can play clubs. Taking lessons with Eric Susoeff now and he's amazing. Do call and happy Thanksgiving! mer
At 2:20am on September 30, 2010, Gerald Woods said…
Hello Ken,look forward to chatting and learning, Thank you
Gerald Woods
At 2:17am on September 30, 2010, Gerald Woods said…
Ken,I am elated to meet new guitar players. I not only listen to other guitar playerts I love the progressions comming from the Hammond B3 from players like Gene Ludwig,Righard Groove Holmes and others that I cant think of at the moment.
At 1:13am on May 14, 2010, Roger S Day said…
Hi, Ken, nice to know someone's paying attention!

Here's a recent video I like. Bésame doing 2 Colombian tunes.
http://www.professorbeautiful.org/music/Besame/Art of Dragons April 2010/salsipuedes%2Ctina.mov
At 6:43pm on October 24, 2009, Shawnee Lake said…
Please, come to Little E's for my first performance on Friday, Nov. 20 and introduce yourself. Friends should know each other. (smile)
At 12:56am on September 23, 2009, The Reese Project said…
Het Ken; Sounds like a Great gig!! I'd love to do a JAZZ duo with you sometime !
Blessings; Tom Reese: Flutist with TRP
At 4:33am on May 11, 2009, paul steigerwald said…
Well..i know that Bob Cole of the CBC loves good singers. : )
At 11:27pm on January 4, 2009, Kennard Roosevelt Williams said…
Nice to meet you Ken, hope to see you again soon.
At 6:32pm on November 9, 2008, Patti Spadaro said…
Hi Ken, Nice picture. Nice playing on Fri!
See ya soon,
Patti
At 2:10pm on September 23, 2008, Dave Pellow said…
Hi Ken,

Nice playing with you on Sunday.
Hope you got my e-mail.

See you soon!
At 4:40am on August 31, 2008, Anthony (Tony) Janflone said…
Ken, Thank you for being a friend. Hope we can keep in touch.
Warmest regards,
Tony Sr.
At 11:58pm on August 21, 2008, Tony Janflone Jr said…
Hey Ken :-)
Call me when you get the chance . Tony
At 9:22pm on June 12, 2008, Curtis Swift said…
Ken

What is you cell number? I might have a gig for you.
At 3:17am on May 30, 2008, CWR (Fan of Culture) said…
Ken, Can I ask did you produce "reel funk"?

I up loaded it to my mp3 , I use it while I paint. I hope you don't mind? I only have 75 songs on it and they are what I belive to be some of the best music in American History, your song will soon be a driving moment in one of my studies.

I dont mean to blow hot air up your ass, your song is very good, and its got that pop. Also your a local and I always prop yens up.

Peace.

CWR

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