Pittsburgh Jazz Network
George C Jones
Male
Pittsburgh
United States
Profile Information:
- Pittsburgh Connection
- Made in Pittsburgh, PA.
My mom, Lillian Wilson, was a bass player with the International Sweethearts of Rhythm. She introduced me to jazz by taking me to the Jazz at the Philharmonics at a young age, where I was introduced to such jazz legends as J.J. Johnson, Sonny Stitt, Modern Jazz Quartet, Ella Fitzgerald, Lester Young, Jo Jones and others. After that exposure, jazz became number one as far as music is concerned, and I never looked back.
I've been playing congas and percussion since 1967. I've been fortunate to get my musical education from some of the Pittsburgh jazz masters, including Roger Humphries, Eric Kloss, Spider Rondinelli, Cecil Washington, Rolando Morales, Eric Susoeff, and many others.
I've been fortunate to have played in Pittsburgh and around the country and have played with Salsamba since 1984, which has been my main band. With Salsambe, I've been exposed to many Latin jazz masters such as Tito Puente, Dave Valentin, Andy Norell, Claudio Roditi and others. - Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers
- Too many to mention
- Favorite Jazz Radio or media station
- WDUQ
- Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue
- ?
- Artist or Fan
- artist
Dr. Nelson Harrison
So glad you have joined us. I know when you post some of your pictures, they will rock the site. there's so much more you can do here than on MySpace and other platforms. Check it all out and feel free to take full advantage of it all.
Now's the Time.
Jun 4, 2008
Tony Janflone Jr
Nice to see you here . I hope that you are doing well my very rhythmic friend !
Tony Jr.
Jun 4, 2008
Devorah Segall
You are one of my all-time (no pun intended!) favorite musicians and humans.
I miss hearing you and singing with you.
You were one of my first jazz friends and I thank you for the powerful encouragement that you gave me when I first started singing jazz about a hundred years ago at the Stage Door...with you and Eric Kloss and Spider, Vince Genova,Dave LaRocca, Don D., et al. Being part of that experience changed my life. To me you embody the spirit/essence of this music at its highest level.
I will never forget your labor of love to come play with us at the Shadow Lounge on my birthday a couple of years ago. That was a peak moment for sure.
Thanks for your continuing inspiration.
Loved the song (with Salsamba) that you posted on your myspace page..you all sound fantastic.
Hope it sells a million. Maybe you'll add some of your recordings here?
blessings,
Devorah
ps I hope you'll post some of your photography work here too.
Jun 4, 2008
Frank B. Greenlee
Jun 4, 2008
Billy Kuhn
It has been my distinct honor and pleasure to perform with you these many years. You are the finest conga drummer ever in Pittsburgh that I know of, and taught me many good lessons along the way. Even more important is you are one fine gentleman, compassionate, and always honest and true to your nature. I am proud to have you as a friend. I have to agree with Nelson - your photograph collection must rival Teenie Harris', and spans the last 40 years of jazz in Pittsburgh. Here's hoping you'll share a few on the site when you find the time.
Jun 8, 2008
Anne Annie Friedland
Jun 10, 2008
Marly Ikeda
Kisses and hugs, May
Jun 10, 2008
Devorah Segall
My sister Linda truly appreciated you.
Sharing that great musical era with her was precious for me and you were definitely a part of that.
Pgh is fortunate that you are there playing your music and being who you are.
All the best to you and your Linda,
Devorah
Jun 13, 2008
Janelle Burdell
Jun 17, 2008
sunny dee
let d music play on play on
JaH BLISS
1-LUV
Jun 24, 2008
Jeff Rosenthal
Jul 16, 2008
Erin Burkett
... such a pleasure making music with you last night...sad that the rain came just as were beginning to levitate! Thanks for your great music and inspiration. See you in a minute.
Erin
Aug 2, 2008
Devorah Segall
Your photgraphs are so great..Love seeing them..You are an artist here as well. Have you thought of putting a showing together in Pgh?
That would be great..maybe a joint showing with others that were posted here from Nelson, George Heid, and other wonderful photography contributors here.THere are some amazing pics on this site
There should be a permanet place in Pgh where these are displayed..
Would love to see you all be able to sell some of these too
How about a pgh jazz commeration calendar...
Hmmm...maybe someone will pick up on this ...Got any ideas Nelson?(!!!)
Thanks for sharing your art(s) George,
Devorah
Aug 7, 2008
Patrick Susoeff
-pat
Aug 13, 2008
Tony DePaolis
Sep 23, 2008
Moe Seager
Wow, you had an incredible childhood experience with your mother, many jazz greats. I remember when you backed me up a few times as I poemed. I'm glad to know you remain a staple of the Pgh. Jazz scene. See you on my next visit to the Burgh. I hope we join each other again in word-beat. If you send me your email, I'll send you some poems. My latest, Jazz Is, now on Pittsburgh Jazz Network member page. I recall well, your eclectic cultural consciousness. Me: moeseagers@yahoo.com
Keep the Beat on the Pulse of Life
Moe Seager
Paris
Sep 23, 2008
Little E's Jazz Club
Nov 22, 2008
Thomas Wendt
Thank you for all you've done for me over the years - I've known you more than half of my life! It is an honor to continue to play with you and learn from you.
See you very soon,
Tom
Dec 13, 2008
Paul Thompson
Jan 2, 2009
Linda Jones
Jan 16, 2009
Michael A. Constable
Feb 27, 2009
Jerry Butler
Feb 27, 2009
Hassan Jones
Apr 18, 2009
Hassan Jones
Apr 22, 2009
Kennard Roosevelt Williams
Regards,
Kennard
Apr 30, 2009
Felicia
Thanks
Peace & Blessings
Felicia
Jun 1, 2009
Felicia
Please contact me here at my e mail musicrose116@juno.com and leave me your contact number. Peace & Blessings.
Oct 1, 2009
Felicia
Email me me your email address so I can send you your photos and video. My E-M is: musicrose116@juno.com
Dec 6, 2009