Anne Annie Friedland's Posts - Pittsburgh Jazz Network2024-03-29T09:29:43ZAnne Annie Friedlandhttps://jazzburgher.ning.com/profile/AnneAnnieFriedlandhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/353504084?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://jazzburgher.ning.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=2groxr5mw31km&xn_auth=noWE have tp play music of the deadtag:jazzburgher.ning.com,2011-07-03:1992552:BlogPost:2116952011-07-03T03:01:17.000ZAnne Annie Friedlandhttps://jazzburgher.ning.com/profile/AnneAnnieFriedland
I am mortified and no longer afraid of speaking my mind.WE are so stuck in a jazz loop, where the same peop-le play week after week etc. that we have to resort to "tribute bands". This is lack of creativity and laziness.<br />
There is no support between people in the community, no new ideas. That;s why it fell apart. I am sorry for Tony, because he ws one off the nicer guys in jazz circles, but I dread what will happen.<br />
Someone said to protest....aren't we a bit late???<br />
I have never been treated so…
I am mortified and no longer afraid of speaking my mind.WE are so stuck in a jazz loop, where the same peop-le play week after week etc. that we have to resort to "tribute bands". This is lack of creativity and laziness.<br />
There is no support between people in the community, no new ideas. That;s why it fell apart. I am sorry for Tony, because he ws one off the nicer guys in jazz circles, but I dread what will happen.<br />
Someone said to protest....aren't we a bit late???<br />
I have never been treated so rudely by fellow musicians<br />
than lately, and I know it;s because I am not in this "Diva" club All this does is narrows the field more.<br />
I completed a CD where I played and sang everything.<br />
I did the orchestra arangements, as well as the songs,<br />
and I consider my intensity as much as a Diva than someone who gets up and sings sometime the same songs, and I no longer am going to pu up with not being allowed to sit in or having to audition for people I plaued with for years and know damned well what I can do.<br />
Anyway I had to say this. I feel lost because THERE IS NO SUPPORT, ONLY COMPETITION and someone eto lose....and it won.t be me?Nedw Cdtag:jazzburgher.ning.com,2010-12-16:1992552:BlogPost:1698552010-12-16T02:34:43.000ZAnne Annie Friedlandhttps://jazzburgher.ning.com/profile/AnneAnnieFriedland
<p>THE NEW MUSIC i ADDED (i DON'T HAVE MY GLASSES ON,. IS FROM MY NEW COMPLETED AND NOT RELEASED CD "A TEASTE OF ANNIE" IT WAS ORIGINNALLY INTENDED TO BE A LOCAL SHOWCASE, DUE TO MY SPARSE GIG CALENDAR, BUT I HAVE BEEN GETTING A GREAT RESPONSE TO THE FIRST CUTS, SO I HAD IT MASTRERED AND I WILL MOST LIKELY PUT IT ON I TUN ES AS SOON AS I CHECK OUT THE CR'/S ETC.</p>
<p>MEANWHILE, I COULDN'T THINK OF ANY OTHERS i WANTED TO SHARE IT WITH! THAN MY PEERS.</p>
<p>THE NEW MUSIC i ADDED (i DON'T HAVE MY GLASSES ON,. IS FROM MY NEW COMPLETED AND NOT RELEASED CD "A TEASTE OF ANNIE" IT WAS ORIGINNALLY INTENDED TO BE A LOCAL SHOWCASE, DUE TO MY SPARSE GIG CALENDAR, BUT I HAVE BEEN GETTING A GREAT RESPONSE TO THE FIRST CUTS, SO I HAD IT MASTRERED AND I WILL MOST LIKELY PUT IT ON I TUN ES AS SOON AS I CHECK OUT THE CR'/S ETC.</p>
<p>MEANWHILE, I COULDN'T THINK OF ANY OTHERS i WANTED TO SHARE IT WITH! THAN MY PEERS.</p>The saga continuestag:jazzburgher.ning.com,2010-11-26:1992552:BlogPost:1667102010-11-26T02:30:00.000ZAnne Annie Friedlandhttps://jazzburgher.ning.com/profile/AnneAnnieFriedland
<p><font size="4">I will be brief. Again, I am unpleasantly surprised by some attitudes of some musicians locally. In 40 years of playing, I NEVER was refused when I asked to sit in...this was when I asked Jack McDuff, and BB King among others and they had no problems!</font></p>
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<p><font size="4">In 3 weeks, I was refused here twice. I am not upset, i think it's kind of funny and it confirms my feelings that the scene here has changed.…</font></p>
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<p><font size="4">I will be brief. Again, I am unpleasantly surprised by some attitudes of some musicians locally. In 40 years of playing, I NEVER was refused when I asked to sit in...this was when I asked Jack McDuff, and BB King among others and they had no problems!</font></p>
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<p><font size="4">In 3 weeks, I was refused here twice. I am not upset, i think it's kind of funny and it confirms my feelings that the scene here has changed.</font></p>
<p><font size="4">I had just finished my CD the night before one of these incidents... and as soon as it's mastered I will distribute it (limitedly?)</font></p>
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<p><font size="4">I play and sing all vocal and instrumental parts, including strings, piano and organ, bass. I used a drummer, however. It has several different types of music on it and basically is to show prospective bookers what I can do, and it does!</font></p>
<p><font size="4">Anyway, I need to keep giving myself affirmations when this is finaltting in stuff happens and remember the feeling of finishing a project that took almost a year.</font></p>
<p><font size="4">maybe I can finally</font> <font size="5">get some respect from my home town</font></p>Thank Youtag:jazzburgher.ning.com,2009-12-04:1992552:BlogPost:996622009-12-04T21:30:12.000ZAnne Annie Friedlandhttps://jazzburgher.ning.com/profile/AnneAnnieFriedland
I just want to thank: Luther D, Kenny Blake, Vince Taglieri, Kevin Amos, Rashida, Malika and the people who attended our Sunday night jazz showcase. It was a blast playing with you guys and we plan on some future dates. I will keep everyone posted.<br />
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PEACE,LOVE,MUSIC!!!!
I just want to thank: Luther D, Kenny Blake, Vince Taglieri, Kevin Amos, Rashida, Malika and the people who attended our Sunday night jazz showcase. It was a blast playing with you guys and we plan on some future dates. I will keep everyone posted.<br />
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PEACE,LOVE,MUSIC!!!!Standy Staleytag:jazzburgher.ning.com,2009-10-27:1992552:BlogPost:955482009-10-27T01:26:40.000ZAnne Annie Friedlandhttps://jazzburgher.ning.com/profile/AnneAnnieFriedland
I want to tell the organizers and everyone that attended Sandy;s memorial service tonite, that I am very sorry I could not attend.,.<br />
I have been battling a stomach virus all weekend and today was the worst day. I wanted to spare all that attended my germs!!!!<br />
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I am,however very sad at the loss of a fantastic musician and great friend. Sandy was sure a pioneer for women in jazz and I thank her for that.<br />
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I know wherever she goes, she will carry on a legacy of truly talented singers and musicians…
I want to tell the organizers and everyone that attended Sandy;s memorial service tonite, that I am very sorry I could not attend.,.<br />
I have been battling a stomach virus all weekend and today was the worst day. I wanted to spare all that attended my germs!!!!<br />
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I am,however very sad at the loss of a fantastic musician and great friend. Sandy was sure a pioneer for women in jazz and I thank her for that.<br />
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I know wherever she goes, she will carry on a legacy of truly talented singers and musicians of all genders, just as she left a "little somethin-somethin" here on Earth.<br />
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Sandy, I will miss you!Mannerstag:jazzburgher.ning.com,2009-09-16:1992552:BlogPost:900082009-09-16T04:05:11.000ZAnne Annie Friedlandhttps://jazzburgher.ning.com/profile/AnneAnnieFriedland
I received a response to an email i sent to someone that I regarded as a friend. i received an answer, but this person was very rude and condescending to me and i was quite upset. i know we all do things like that when there are other things happen in in our lives that may put us in a bad mood . I have been guilty of taking it out on someone. But I try not to do this. We are all in this for a common cause and iif someone wanted my help, I would help!! Geez, it's hard try to make a living as a…
I received a response to an email i sent to someone that I regarded as a friend. i received an answer, but this person was very rude and condescending to me and i was quite upset. i know we all do things like that when there are other things happen in in our lives that may put us in a bad mood . I have been guilty of taking it out on someone. But I try not to do this. We are all in this for a common cause and iif someone wanted my help, I would help!! Geez, it's hard try to make a living as a musician, but I have been playing for 40 YEARS and I am still at it.<br />
I wish we could all respect each other!For the Greater Goodtag:jazzburgher.ning.com,2009-09-12:1992552:BlogPost:897512009-09-12T03:36:11.000ZAnne Annie Friedlandhttps://jazzburgher.ning.com/profile/AnneAnnieFriedland
<b>Not that I am a die-hard Oprah fan, but I did see a show where they talked about doing things for people less fortunate and that it lowered people's blood pressure and was good karma. So, in lieu of complaining which didn't do anything but give =me a b ad rep for...complaining....I decided to use my talents for the good of others, as well as my usual gigs and recording. I am going on the "Senior Citizen, Mentally Challenged Circuit. I will be performing every other Wednesday at a school for…</b>
<b>Not that I am a die-hard Oprah fan, but I did see a show where they talked about doing things for people less fortunate and that it lowered people's blood pressure and was good karma. So, in lieu of complaining which didn't do anything but give =me a b ad rep for...complaining....I decided to use my talents for the good of others, as well as my usual gigs and recording. I am going on the "Senior Citizen, Mentally Challenged Circuit. I will be performing every other Wednesday at a school for "special needs" kids. II think that is politically correct. I have a 53 year old Autistic brother at home at never knew what was wrong until they coined that word.<br />
I also will be playing at several Senior Centers until I am ready for one myself.<br />
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See, I feel good alrea!dy!</b>rADIO SHOWtag:jazzburgher.ning.com,2009-06-23:1992552:BlogPost:784942009-06-23T02:38:46.000ZAnne Annie Friedlandhttps://jazzburgher.ning.com/profile/AnneAnnieFriedland
HEY Y'ALL I WILL BE HOSTI N G A RADIO SHOW SOON AND i MAY CALL UPON SOME PEOPLE FOR INTERVIEWS ETC. JUST WANTED TO LET U KNOW
HEY Y'ALL I WILL BE HOSTI N G A RADIO SHOW SOON AND i MAY CALL UPON SOME PEOPLE FOR INTERVIEWS ETC. JUST WANTED TO LET U KNOWIn clude Metag:jazzburgher.ning.com,2009-04-10:1992552:BlogPost:566302009-04-10T03:11:44.000ZAnne Annie Friedlandhttps://jazzburgher.ning.com/profile/AnneAnnieFriedland
Since clairvoyancy is not one of my talents, I would appreciate if when there is an event to rememb er me, I sing, play keys and key bass and ain't bad looking to boot
Since clairvoyancy is not one of my talents, I would appreciate if when there is an event to rememb er me, I sing, play keys and key bass and ain't bad looking to bootMy Computertag:jazzburgher.ning.com,2009-03-17:1992552:BlogPost:505222009-03-17T02:05:19.000ZAnne Annie Friedlandhttps://jazzburgher.ning.com/profile/AnneAnnieFriedland
IAY NOT HAVE A COMPUTER FOR 10 DAYS, SO PLEASE CALL ME IF YOU NEED ME AT 4124215217
IAY NOT HAVE A COMPUTER FOR 10 DAYS, SO PLEASE CALL ME IF YOU NEED ME AT 4124215217Who makes te decisions?tag:jazzburgher.ning.com,2009-02-24:1992552:BlogPost:459942009-02-24T20:46:35.000ZAnne Annie Friedlandhttps://jazzburgher.ning.com/profile/AnneAnnieFriedland
I am so jazzed by the festival coming to fruition!!!! But I am also scared. I am left out of events...not because of my talent, but because some "person" deems themselves 'God for a Day" and never tells me.<br />
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Wat brought this to mind was te "Diva's of Jazz" gig. I see many missing names. WHO DECIDES WHO IS A DIVA AND WHO ISN'T?????????<br />
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WHY ARE THERE NOT "CASTING CALLS FOR ANY GIG HERE IN PGH? OR AT LEAST LET PEOPLE OTHER THAN ONE'S BFF'S KNOW ABOUT OPPORTUNITIES?<br />
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All I pray for is womever is…
I am so jazzed by the festival coming to fruition!!!! But I am also scared. I am left out of events...not because of my talent, but because some "person" deems themselves 'God for a Day" and never tells me.<br />
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Wat brought this to mind was te "Diva's of Jazz" gig. I see many missing names. WHO DECIDES WHO IS A DIVA AND WHO ISN'T?????????<br />
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WHY ARE THERE NOT "CASTING CALLS FOR ANY GIG HERE IN PGH? OR AT LEAST LET PEOPLE OTHER THAN ONE'S BFF'S KNOW ABOUT OPPORTUNITIES?<br />
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All I pray for is womever is on the Fest. committee is fair. In fact, if I can still play as an artist, can I be on the<br />
commitee ?? I would hate to be judged because I am not in a clique. If that occurs, I will jiust need to leave.Musicians Behaving Badlytag:jazzburgher.ning.com,2008-03-24:1992552:BlogPost:58862008-03-24T21:30:00.000ZAnne Annie Friedlandhttps://jazzburgher.ning.com/profile/AnneAnnieFriedland
I am always never a bandleader, but I had wasted my time rehearsing with some guys I thought were loyal., but had no indication they weren't.<br />
I HAVE RUN INTO NOTHING BUT B.S. SINCE I CAME BACK. THE SCENE HAS TOTALLY CHANGED!<br />
ANYONE THAT KNOWS ME KNOWS i AM GOOD AND I AM 54 AND REFUSE TO DO THIS GAME OF BLUES VS. JAZZ ETC. I HAVE 2 CD'S IN THE MAKING.....ONE WITH ME AS THE WHOLE BAND.<br />
UNFORTUNATELY, ON A LIVE PERFORMANCE THIS DOESN'T WORK.<br />
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WHAT IS U[P?????? Really?
I am always never a bandleader, but I had wasted my time rehearsing with some guys I thought were loyal., but had no indication they weren't.<br />
I HAVE RUN INTO NOTHING BUT B.S. SINCE I CAME BACK. THE SCENE HAS TOTALLY CHANGED!<br />
ANYONE THAT KNOWS ME KNOWS i AM GOOD AND I AM 54 AND REFUSE TO DO THIS GAME OF BLUES VS. JAZZ ETC. I HAVE 2 CD'S IN THE MAKING.....ONE WITH ME AS THE WHOLE BAND.<br />
UNFORTUNATELY, ON A LIVE PERFORMANCE THIS DOESN'T WORK.<br />
<br />
WHAT IS U[P?????? Really?