Born and raised! Worked at The Encore I and II and was witness to many of the great Jazz legends who worked there and played there. I am looking for stories, pictures of anything to do with The Encores, Art Swiden, Bobby Davis, as I am currently working on a book about my experience working there. Please email me at : maggiestargazer@hotmail.com if you can help. Thanks!
Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers
Worked at the Encore Jazz Bar and Restaurant from 1976 to 1979, in Shadyside and Downtown as a waitress and bartender, and was witness to all the Jazz greats and The Harold Betters Quartet! My love of Jazz began there...and has lasted ever since. Kenny Karsh is a legend too!
Favorite Jazz Radio or media station
Jazz FM here on Dab radio in London.
Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue
Since I now live in London, England we have a few good ones here, Ronnie Scott's, The Jazz Cafe, and the 606 Club, been to them all. But nothing like some of the great atmospheric jazz clubs which have come and gone in Pgh.
About Me:
See my websites: I am also on Facebook, which is: www.facebook/shawnmcohen
I am a Psychic, Medium, Teacher of Esoteric Knowledge and Author, currently writing a book about Pgh, Jazz and life after death...:)
Hi Shawn, Dad is pretty much computer free...except when he comes over and I will show him pics or something on the computer...so I added you. Hope you and Autumn had a great Christmas. Love and Hugs to you both<3
Harold Betters
Dec 25, 2009
jdlaughead
http://www.we7.com/#/album/The-Zodiac-Suite-Lounge!albumId=264800
Enjoy
Jim
Jun 3, 2010