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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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For almost 100 years the Pittsburgh region has been a metacenter of jazz originality that is second to no other in the history of jazz.  One of the best kept secrets in jazz folklore, the Pittsburgh Jazz Legacy has heretofore remained mythical.  We have dubbed it “the greatest story never told” since it has not been represented in writing before now in such a way as to be accessible to anyone seeking to know more about it.  When it was happening, little did we know how priceless the memories would become when the times were gone.

 

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At 6:55pm on June 16, 2011, D.A. Evosirch said…
Hi Deb! Looking forward to hearing you soon,
At 9:57pm on November 27, 2010, Barbara Ray gave Deb Weible a gift
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Deb: Happy Holidays!! This is going to be a very prosperous New Year for all that believe and have faith. Barb
At 4:35am on April 5, 2010, tammy said…
Deb, Dennis and I was at the Casino to see you play and the food was good but the music was great. Hope you had a good easter and hope to see all of you play again soon. Was trying to find a up to date calendar of where your playing but can't find it maybe you can help. Hope to hear from ya soon tam
At 9:30pm on September 25, 2009, LEE ROBINSON said…
HI Deb, See at the jam session. Tell Joe Campus I said hello also.
LEE
At 1:55am on September 10, 2009, Jess Sides said…
Hey Deb! Good to see you! I hope to run into you somewhere along the road in the music scene her in DA BURGH! Much love...

Jess
At 9:57pm on June 4, 2009, Jack Cenna said…
Deb, You live in Penn Hills, I grew up in Penn Hills and attended grade school thru H.S. Listen, thers one very important message that I forgot to relay to you from Richard Mansfield ,AKA... Brother Rick, Moe and Dr. Johnson take your pick, and that message is for you not to only pay close attention to the 5/4 bar, but also the 2/4, 3/4, 4/4 6/4 7/4 as well. Rick tells me that you really play the hell out of the 15/16 bars and the13 /8 bars in the infamous "J" series. Keep up the good work ! Moe reports to me on a regular basis about your playing and performance history, but If I were you and please take this for what its worth, but I would probably start kickin' back a few bucks to Moe to keep the gig. Slip him a fin at least once a month and he'll overlook the 5/4 bar. So keep swingin !!!! I gave your name and number to a contractor named Abdul Mohammed Jeeeeeeepte, he's comming to Pgh . for the annual " Dance of The Camels" party but Deb remember and please only play the appropriate rhythm and beats for the TWO HUMPED CAMELS, that is very different then the rhythms amd beats for THE SINGLE HUMPED CAMELS and never forget Deb, as my friend Abdul says " TWO HUMPS ARE BETTER THAN ONE" take care and may Allah be with you and the camels!!! Oh by the way tell Moe I say hello, Ya gotta love MOE
At 4:36pm on May 28, 2009, Jack Cenna said…
Rich Mansfield say's, " watch the 5/4 bar"
At 1:40pm on April 17, 2009, Melodic Revolution said…
Hello Deb
Thank you for your friendship, wow you are a busy woman.
Cheers Nick
At 1:39am on March 26, 2009, Jody Jaress said…
Thanks for accepting!

Many happy days, Jody
At 7:21am on March 25, 2009, Jody Jaress said…
You go get 'em! I love to see a gal on drums... good for you!
At 5:30pm on February 16, 2009, Victor Ruiz said…
Hey! Deb

Thanks a lot for stopping by, I hope we can jam together too.

Hugs

Vic
At 7:55pm on February 12, 2009, Roy Sonne said…
Hi Deb,
Thanks for adding me as a friend.
It was a treat to jam with you. Looking forward to more.
Very best wishes.
Roy
At 6:23pm on November 9, 2008, Patti Spadaro said…
Hi - it's so nice to meet other women musicians from Pittsburgh! Thanks for finding me. Take care,
Patti
At 5:31pm on July 30, 2008, Stix Nickson said…
Thanks for thinking of me.....I hold the drum chair "FOR DANCERS ONLY" 18 piece big band here in south Florida.....come on down when it gets cold up there and we can compare notes !!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep up the good work........Stix
At 3:43am on July 22, 2008, Luther DeJarunett said…
Thanks for the friendship, Deb! I'm very glad that you like the music on the page! That must be a great deal of fun driving that big band. It's a hard job, but apparently you're holding it down! I hope to meet you in person, and do some playing one of these days. Have a great week!
At 9:22pm on June 2, 2008, Dave Yoho said…
Hi Deb, It's a pleasure hooking up with you through jazzburgher. Thanks, Dave
At 2:38am on May 20, 2008, Marly Ikeda said…
Thanks for the welcome Deb.
Nice to meet you and let's stay in touch!
Kisses,
May
At 4:25pm on May 4, 2008, Andy Yalch said…
Hi Deb

The gig was fun! Tell Moe to get more!

Andy
At 3:14pm on April 14, 2008, SOUTHSIDE JERRY MELLIX said…
Hi Deb. We never met but I'd like to know more about The Pittsburgh Doo Wop Big Band. I tried to find a website on them but could not. Could you please give me their performance schedule for the next few months?
Thanks,
Jerry
www.southsidejerry.com

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