A. Darrell Dunning

Male

Laurel, MD

United States

Profile Information:

Pittsburgh Connection
Born and raised
Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers
JBC Band and Show, Pyrymyd, Pamoja, Sonny and the Satans, Funk Inc, Six Day Thing, The Del Tones, Bright Moments, Consolidated Energy, New Identity, Signs of Time, Aurora Borealis, LAW, Hot Damn... etc etc etc
Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue
The Crawford Grill, played my last gig in Pittsburgh there with RPM, Sept. 1981
Tiger Tails
The Rendezvous
Reflections
The Loft
Walt Harpers' Attic
The Pennsylvania
About Me:
Pixburger for life
Began playing drums in early 60's took lessons at Babe Fabrizi's in Wilkinsburg, then from Dave Lee. I used to love sitting in with the grown folks at jam sessions on Rosedale St. in Homewood. Played in many R&B, Funk, Jazz and Rock bands throughout the 1970s.
Artist or Fan
artist, fan

Comment Wall:

  • Dr. Nelson Harrison

    Welcome Darrell,

    You'll find plenty of smooth jazz and every other variety n this network. Smooth jazz is actually over 100 years old. It's what jazz musicians play when they play for dancers, it's not a separate genre of music. The radio stations went to corporate formulas and made the music so impersonal that it became merely a background soundtrack.

    Aug 6, 2008

  • A. Darrell Dunning

    So true Nelson, I am happy to be here. I realize the lable 'Smooth' is all about marketing. I thought it was a strong product though, all of the artists concerts and events are always well attended in our area and the demographic is certainly as or more affuent than that of other genres. 'Real' Jazz unfortunately won't make money. I thought smooth had a chance to introduce folk to the world of Jazz.

    Fellow Crescent 'alum'

    Aug 6, 2008