SANDY STALEY (VAPORETTI)

85, Female

Brackenridge, PA

United States

Profile Information:

Pittsburgh Connection
FORTUNATE TO HAVE LIVED IN THE PGH. AREA SO RICH
IN JAZZ HISTORY. WISH I HAD BEEN BORN EVEN EARLIER
BECAUSE I JUST MISSED SOME GREAT JOINTS TO HANG
IN AND LEARN FROM THE PLAYERS WHO PLAYED THEM.
Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers
ANYONE WHO IS TRULY DEDICATED TO THE BUSINESS
OF MUSIC AND N O T SHOW BUSINESS.. ANYONE
WHO REALIZES THAT EVERYONE STILL HAS SO MUCH
TO LEARN. ANYONE WHO SHOWS RESPECT WHEN
DUE. PERFORMERS WHO RESPECT THE AUDIENCES
THAT SUPPORT THEM.
Favorite Jazz Radio or media station
WDUQ-FM
WQED-FM
Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue
C.J.'S ON PENN ON THURSDAY JAMS
ANYWHERE THAT GREAT PLAYERS ARE PLAYING.
RHYTHM HOUSE ON SUNDAYS IN BRIDGEVILLE
SPIN IN SHADYSIDE (THANKS TO MICHELE BENSEN)
DIZZY'S IN THE STRIP (ONLY OPEN FOR A MINUTE)
About Me:
LUCKY TO HAVE A MUSICIAN FOR A FATHER AND A MOM
WHO SHOULD HAVE BEEN A SINGER. BOTH HAD VERY
DIVERSE MUSICAL LIKES AND I WAS EXPOSED TO EVERY
KIND OF MUSIC. HAD MAGNIFICENT MUSIC TEACHERS
BOTH IN SCHOOL & PRIVATELY. WAS MADLY IN LOVE
WITH SINGING SINCE FOREVER. MADLY IN LOVE WITH
LEARNING MATERIAL UNKNOWN TO ME. SOMEWHAT
OUTSPOKEN AT TIMES. ALWAYS TRUTHFUL ABOUT
MUSIC THOUGH. YOU EITHER CAN OR YOU CAN'T......
Artist or Fan
artist

Comment Wall:

  • Jack Cenna

    Sandy, WOW, it has been a very long time since we've spoke, seen or worked together, but one thing has remained constant and vivid and that's memory of working with you ,Bobby Negri and Davd La Rocca at the" Old Allegheny" across from Heinz Hall. You know I'm not and never have been what some people call a jazz drummer, I'm just a commercial musician. When I was called to play with you. Bobby and Dave I was in the presence of great talent and was always honored and thrilled to have gone for that ride. Sandy, I have worked for the best in the industry and I mean this { I'm not one to mince words, I say what I feel and mean what I say} You are a great singer and second to none. Please stay well and let's try to stay in touch. Jack Cenna

    Feb 14, 2009

  • Michele Bensen

    How you doin' girl? We're looking forward to hearing you nest Tuesday at Spin.The weather is getting better so it's time to bring out your spring frocks!
    Love ya,
    M

    Feb 27, 2009

  • Jack Cenna

    Hi Sandy, I spoke to a friend of mine that's a DJ on kunv, the radio station of The University of Nevada Las Vegas { a jazz station, 24/7} and I told him about you and your CD. The station doesn't purchase CD's but if you sent one, it be be given air time and played. Don't know if your interested or not, let me know and I'll email you the station's address. Jack Cenna

    May 4, 2009

  • Jack Cenna

    Sandy, I gave your email address to my friend/DJ/ drummer, his name is John Nasshan, he is going to email you about your CD, that way theres no middle man {me}. Jack Cenna

    May 5, 2009

  • Dr. Nelson Harrison

    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

    Sep 3, 2009

  • Dr. Nelson Harrison

    Sandy,

    We miss you so much! You pages will remain active so members and friends can post comments in your honor.

    Sep 3, 2009

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    Sep 4, 2009

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    Sep 4, 2009

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    Sep 4, 2009

  • Sue Russell

    I'm so sad to learn of Sandy's death. I studied with her briefly at Duquesne 25 years ago. I always think of her when I'm choosing songs or finding my own way into the lyric. We've kept in touch off and on through the years. She was an original...the real thing, and not enough known.

    Sep 4, 2009