Willie Ali Parham

Male

Swissvale , Pa.

United States

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Favorite website
http://Pgh Jazz net.
Favorite blog
http://Pgh.Jazz Network
Pittsburgh Connection
My first home was in the Hill District with A Leo Weil Elementary School, Herron Hill Jr. School, Northview Heights, with Perry High, and Allegheny Community College.
Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers
Tony Campbell, Rodger Humphries, Dr, Buster Austin, Luther DeJarnett, Stanley Parham, Rodger Barbour, Chuck.Austin, Nelson Harrison, Kenny Black, Raynard Ford, Jay Willis,Gregg Humphries, HoraceTurner, Bunker Jones, Mr. Leach, Nathan Davis, Howie Alexander, Shawn Jones, George Gist .Mr.Stubbs, Derrick Fench. Chuck Austin,Olga Watkins,Sandie Staley, Don Allico Sr. Bobby Jones Jr.Squirrel Mosley Richard Mosley ,Rickey English. Spencer Bey, Ron Bey . Sipeo, Judge Watson .Roland Draft.Geranimo, Mark Stricland,Benny Freeman and Sons, Harold Young,Tim Jenkins, Carl Black, Ean Green Bill Banks, Alan smart, Bob Boulden Sandy Dowe ,Shotgun, Ed Skirtich, John Stubbs,Wayne Walker etc.
Favorite Jazz Radio or media station
WDUQ,BET Jazz, Ovation, WQED,
Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue
Ali's Theatre in the Strip 18th and Penn Ave. Crawford Grille, Too Sweet, Jazz Workshop, Heinz Field, PNC Park,
About Me:
I"m a native Pittsburgh Brother who plays flute. I"m a proud father of Willie Jr. and Marcella Parham. I"m a self-taught flute player of 60 years old. I'm an all-city hoopster from Perry High. I study some music and played ball at ACC northsid lived in the Hill District for 13 years. My musical background was with The Family of Eve.George Washington Carver Marching Band, Homewood Jazz workshop, Jazz Company, and Ali's Street Jazz Show in the Strip. I love jazz music. I dig the jazz scene. I'm thursty for more knowledge of jazz and performance. I'm from a family of 11 and extended family and friends. etc.
Website:
http://Pittsburgh Jazz network
Artist or Fan
artist, fan, industry professional, student, media

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  • Sweet William (Bill Howard)

    Hey Willie! Yes it's me. Bill Howard,with the infamous GWC Band. How about those days(smile)!! It's been a long time but I remember how great you sounded on that flute, hope you are still playing. We had some great times. So many of the Band Members have passed on. We'll have to get together some time, just to go through the roster. I've been busy wood-shedding on my Vibes and just staying into the music,(jazz of course). I still love Bass, and practice often,not enough,but still learning. Are you playing with any one or just jamming? Tell me What's Up! Here's wishing you the best, and a good Shout Out to the Good Times and the Music. Sweet William

    May 6, 2009

  • Jagsu

    Hey Ali, Thanks for the add. Hope to see you at the Homewood Jazz Workshop one of these days soon. Glad you like my photo of Fish and Murph. Take care, Jagsu

    May 8, 2009

  • Olga Watkins

    Hey there!!! How are you? Where can I hear you play these days?
    Great to hear from you!

    May 21, 2009