Mohammad Abdulaziz

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Pittsburgh Connection
Born and raised in the Hill District, graduated from Schenley High School June 1956. Left Pittsburgh June 1956 and joined the United States Air Force and retired on November 1, 1978.
Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers
Ahmed Jamal, Roy Eldridge, Billy Ekstine, Roger Humphries, Stanley Turntine, Tommy Turntine, George Benson, Paul Chambers, Ray Brown, Philysis Hyman, Erroll Garner , Art Blakey and all those musicians that left Pittsburgh early in the 40's and 50's and went on to other cities to become famous.
Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue
The Old Crawford Grill on Wylie Avenue and the Birdie's Bar and Grill which was located on Centre Avenue Hill District.
About Me:
I was born on May 1, 1938 in McGee Women's Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa but left Pittsburgh after graduating from High School in 1956. Joined the US Air Force for 20 years and retired in 1978. Came back to Pittsburgh and worked with the United States Postal Service from October 1979 to December 1986. Attended the Pittsbrugh Computer School of Technology on 6th Street downtown Pittsburgh March 1987 to October 1987. Left Pittsburgh again for employment in Saudi Arabia on December 1, 1987, embraced the Religion of Islam in 1990 and married a Saudoi National in July 1992 and have built a home and currrently living in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia with my wife and her family.
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  • Dr. Nelson Harrison

    We'll keep the fires burning bright. Godspeed until you get back home. You know you will be informed of the happenings on this page.

    Feb 9, 2008

  • Jerry Butler

    I would love to feature "you" as my guest on my show..If I am not your friend..please add me...also please call me @ the offc at 757 538 3540...757 971 3733 for details...click on the banner below to be a guest...JB

    Feb 26, 2009

  • Kennard Roosevelt Williams

    Hi Mohammad, thanks for your comments. You are right in thinking that Gene Ludwig is one of the greatest; I second that opinion. Unfortunately, I have never had any musical association with him. I am however, looking forward to that. He's one of my favorites too.

    Mar 24, 2009