Sparky Koerner

Male

Texas City, TX

United States

Profile Information:

Favorite website: http://sparkykoerner.com
Favorite blog: http://sparkysjazzexpress.ning.com
Pittsburgh Connection: Born in Pittsburgh, lived in Manchester till I was 5 moved to Bellevue. Went through Bellevue High School being involved in the bands there and performed a couple of times with a group know as the Major/Minors. After graduation from high school in 1966 joined Air Force and have lived in Louisiana (71-74), Texas (74-78), Mexico (78-80) and now in Texas since 1980 in the Galveston/Houston area.
Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers: I just remember as a kid hearing about Harold Betters. Of course now so many greats that I am familar with, Art Blakley, Erroll Garner, Stanley Turrentine, Ray Brown, Billy May, Sammy Nestico, Billy Strayhorn, Henry Mancini, Kenny Clarke, Jeff"Tain" Watts, George Benson, Slide Hampton, Roy Eldridge, Billy Exkstine and others.
Favorite Jazz Radio or media station: Sirius Radio Jazz Cafe
About Me:: I am a musician / educator / trumpet player. I have been teaching at College of the Mainland in Texas City, TX for the past 25 years. I am the leader of Sparky's Jazz Express and a member of Jazz Sunday and have been principal trumpet with the Galveston Symphony Orchestra for 26 years.
For more information on me check out my web sites. The latest web site is www.jazzplayer.com/profile/sparkykoerner you can hear music there also.
Website:: http://www.sparkysjazzexpress.com
Artist or Fan: artist