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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 2:02am on September 4, 2009, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
At 12:54am on September 4, 2009, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
At 12:45am on September 4, 2009, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
At 3:42pm on September 3, 2009, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
Hi all,

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
At 5:10pm on August 11, 2009, perry weber said…
Dear Sandy, Miss your music and your SOUND. Would sure like to hear you again. Take care the Weber Family. (Always FANS!!)
At 4:28pm on August 6, 2009, Devorah Segall said…
hi Sandy
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
At 8:06pm on June 1, 2009, Felicia said…
Hi Sandy I would like to know if you can do a performance for the Jazz Workshop, Inc. Please get in touch with me here or at musicrose116@juno.com. I'll give you all the details.
At 5:35pm on April 12, 2009, Kent Bey said…
Greetings... I am establishing a live Jazz Night on a Wednesday between 7pm to 10pm at a very nice, clean, and classy venue in the East Liberty area. The evening will feature local Pittsburgh musicians like Tony Campbell and many others performing for a very appreciative audience of jazz lovers.

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
At 12:45am on February 27, 2009, Jerry Butler said…
I would love to feature "you" as my guest on my show..If I am not your friend..please add me...also please call me @ the offc at 757 538 3540...757 971 3733 for details...click on the banner below to be a guest...JB
At 8:58pm on November 25, 2008, Sue Russell said…
Oh, and I'm still living on the other side of the state, outside of Philadelphia.
At 8:57pm on November 25, 2008, Sue Russell said…
I will check them out! Always looking for new voices. I am writing a blog piece for jazz.com about jazz and cabaret, how we don't have to take sides. So many of the great singers are hard to define...and that's part of what makes them great.
At 8:50pm on November 20, 2008, SANDY STALEY said…
GREAT TO HEAR FROM YOU, SUE. GLAD YOU ARE STILL SO
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
At 8:25pm on November 20, 2008, Sue Russell said…
Hey Sandy---

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.
At 2:48pm on September 29, 2008, Devorah Segall said…
dear sandy
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
At 4:12pm on September 9, 2008, Annie Cosmides said…
Hi Sandy!
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
At 7:24am on August 15, 2008, Alexander Peck said…
Hey Sandy, Thanks for the kind words. It was great to see you out tonight and last week. My apologies for not swinging by to say hello, but you're quicker than you look. : )
I need to hear you sing soon. It's been far too long.
Peace & Love,Alex
At 1:17am on August 10, 2008, Phat Man Dee said…
I am so sorry I missed you this Wed, I had to go to Tulsa, Oklahoma to buy a new minivan from my cousin (my car was stolen a few weeks back) and it was so my great misfortune to be over 1000 miles from your lovely voice this past Wednesday, when will you be playing again? Do you keep a calendar somewhere I can check?
At 9:09pm on July 26, 2008, George Heid said…
Well my dear Sandy... you are most special and I'll do my best to connect with you and get these to you... perhaps mailing them would be the best shot.

Love you good soul,
George
At 10:12am on July 23, 2008, SANDY STALEY said…
SPIN IS ON ELLSWORTH AVE. (OPPOSITE SIDE OF STREET AS WAS NEW YORK,
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....
At 4:24am on July 23, 2008, Phat Man Dee said…
Hey beauty, I am going to try to come here you in August, my next gig is Aug 16 at Club Cafe, been many years since I played that place!!! I am opening an evening called "Chicks Who Rock" it's all acts with women in them, lots of different stuff, rock, heavier rock, hip hop, and me..... I'll be hitting at 7 pm with Chris Parker backing me on guitar for a 40 min set. I am so happy Nelson hipped me to this network he started, now I can actually keep track of people really want to follow! Like you!! So, hopefully the journey of my life will bring me to see you at Spin in Shadyside. (Never been there, I'll need to look for it. )

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