Pittsburgh Jazz Network
hosea samuel taylor jr,
76, Male
Rochester, NY
United States
Profile Information:
- Favorite blog
- http://myspace.com/natturnerdrumcircle
- Pittsburgh Connection
- went to the schenley high,lived there for 18 years
- Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers
- hosea taylor sr.stanley turntine,amal jamal,jerry betters,tommy turntine,spanky wilson fred tooksetc.etc.
- About Me:
- just a hometown boy that was privileged to be around such great human beings that many name musicians.Master inst. of the sphinx martial arts school,assist director of the swan community band etc.etc.Rochester,n.y
- Artist or Fan
- artist
Dr. Nelson Harrison
I can't tell you how pleased I am that you have joined us. Your father is a great friend and mentor who is still out here showing the way. He may never get his online thing together enough to join us for a while but his picture is here in many places. I love your music and encourage you to post some samples and photos on this network so we can share with the locals and the world. thanks for joining and please add me as a friend.
Apr 30, 2009
Barbara Ray
Your Dad and I have been friends for... well - for over 40 years and I exaggerate not - I only wish that I would have began singing public-ally when he first introduced me to that wonderful world of jazz and his magnificent style of playing that saxophone.
During the years he's always spoke of you..he's very proud of you and I'm so glad he shared the fact that you're on this network.
It's a pleasure to be your friend.
God bless you and thank you.
Barb
(Ms.B)
Jan 8, 2010
Barbara Ray
That was so thoughtful of you ... your gift is really, truly appreciated.
I attempted to return a friendly gesture to you but I did'nt get a confirmation so I don't know if it was successfully accomplished. These new confound gadgets are no joke ... (smile). we will know when you get back online.
I'm wearing my shades in style!
Thank you, again.
Barb
(Ms B)
Jan 16, 2010
Barbara Ray
I am thanking you for being so thoughtful in displaying me a gift ... my sentiments back to you for being so kind.
God bless you,
Barb Ray
(Ms. B).
Jan 27, 2010
Barbara Ray
You brought your Dad happiness in reminiscing about the recording.
Best regards,
Barbara Ray
(Ms.B)
Nov 1, 2010
Dr. Nelson Harrison
Dear Hosea,
We are truly saddened upon the passing of your father. He was an inspiration to several generations of musicians here in Pittsburgh and was well respected by his peers around the globe. Ahmad Jamal sent me a note today saying that Hosea was always one of his favorites.
I was on the road with Grover Mitchell on the Basie band and he always spoke of Hosea and their upbringing in jazz as kids. We will miss him but will continue to sing him up as an ascended elder of our musical culture.
We are so grateful that he took the initiative to write two autobiographical books that will continue to tell his story. If you have any photos you could post on your page, it will appreciated by so many of his friends in jazz.
With sincere sympathy,
Nelson
Sep 12, 2011
Dr. Nelson Harrison
Sep 12, 2011