Barb

Female

PIttsburgh

United States

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Favorite website

http://www.democraticunderground.com

Pittsburgh Connection

I moved here to go to PItt and never left. I was active in the post-punk and alternative music scenes, where I found out about The Art Ensemble and Sun Ra. I owe my jazz interest to an ex from college and my husband, who loves Miles. I have been taking drum lessons from Brad Smith for about 4 years, and prior to that I played drums, bass, guitar and keyboards in various post-punk/ indie type bands for many years until I became a parent about 12 years ago. One of the high-lights of my band life was playing at the Knitting Factory in the 90s, and being on the same stage that some of my jazz and alternative idols had played on. Despite the fact that I do not play jazz, I think it is an amazing musical form and I never tire of listening to it.

Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers

Joe Negri, Geri Allen, Dwayne Dolphin, Kenny Blake, Ben Opie, Opek

Favorite all around jazz players include Marian McPartland, Eliane Elias, Dorothy Donegan, Don Byron, Sun Ra, and most avant-garde players. I love women jazz players, particularly piano jazz.

Favorite Jazz Radio or media station

WRCT, WDUQ

Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue

Manchester Craftsmen's Guild, Strayhorn Theatre, Gullifty's, stuff at PItt, or shows that Manny does.

About Me:

I love jazz, but tend to listen to it more than see shows these days, although I was thrilled to see Opek about 2 weeks ago. One of the best shows I saw in the past few years was Geri Allen do the Zodiac Suite at the Strayhorn. I've seen her several times and think she is an amazing musician and composer.

Artist or Fan

fan

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