Does anyone have any info on Max Adkins. He is mentioned prominently in Henry Mancini's biography but I've found very little else. I'm looking for any info at all.....like where he was born, where he studied and whether or not he was married,...had kids,...and any definite connections to Mary Lou Williams, Billy Strayhorn or any one else

thanks

We just got back from doing several road gigs with Ronnie Laws and the shows were killin'. For those coming to the show tonight, you are really in for a treat. See you later tonight!!!!!!!!

Brian

What ever happened to the Steel City Stompers.  Not quite in the jazz genre, but I used to go to Bimbo's out in south Hills where they had a regular gig.  My memory of the names may be cloudy but I remember the duo as Ross Thorn and Jimmy Candles.

Thanks for any info.

Coventry, PA -  The Coventry Lions Club will host the 2011 Chester County Blues Barbeque on June 4, 2 to 7 p.m. at Wyndsor Farm in Elverson to support its scholarship and outreach programs. The family-oriented event will feature three notable blues bands from the area in a spacious and scenic setting, with food and drinks available for purchase throughout the afternoon. The Barbecue will be held rain or shine as Wyndsor Farm has a large indoor…

I visited the August Wilson culture centre last nite and caught Grady Tate.  He scatted his can off.  A consumate musician. 

Impressions? (personal)...Humphries on tubs was his usual driving, tasty percussionist.  The best in town.  Paul Thompson really blew.  I mean, fine changes, great time and...lots of heart.  A quality all too absent today.  Blake on Alto was solid.  He's dependable...usually brings "something to the table"  The lady from N Y C, on piano, did a creditable job. …

The Doug Jackson Concert 

Two huge shows at Denver's Famous Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theater,2000.

  I would like to thank everyone that came out to Saturday's show!! Once again it was packed 

  and jumpin'. I would like to thank Cafe Notte for working closely with us to pull off these  great shows. We look forward to seeing you guys again in June. You can catch the Excursion…

The more I hang out with professional musicians, the more I see how challenging it is for them to implement intellectual property principles in the course of their art.  If…

I think it is important that all of you jazz fans here in Pgh that plan on attending the Ronnie Laws concert should know who will be the backing band for Ronnie. It's great that African American Music Institute is mentioned but I personally would like to mention that I, Brian Edwards , will be playing drums, Kevin Howard - keys, Mark Lucas- Guitar, Brian Sanders - bass. We will be there on the stage representing Pittsburgh so come out and see the show.

Thank you,

Brian E.…

Dear Dr. Nelson Harrison and All Members:

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers during my brutal hospital stays.

All your thoughts and prayers paid off 'cause I'm playing trumpet again.

Also, I'll be teaching lessons to trumpet and trombone players who want to play classical and jazz in my new studio in Greenfield, PA.

I plan on returning to bands too.

Thanks again for everything.

It has always…

                                                              We thought we were going to take a break after last night but the people say different so we will be at Cafe Notte Saturday April 30th from 9-12. This WILL Be the last show there until June so make your reservation…

                                       Last Cafe Notte appearance until summer!!!!!!!!

The Brian Edwards Excursion will be appearing at Cafe Notte Saturday April…

Here's my take on this.

First of all Jazz radio is not dead. Some programmers lack immagination and can't program their way out of a paper bag. Those individuals are killing the culture and the music that surrounds it.It's about the music...not the station. Stations come and go. So do formats. When it comes to who is on the air it is not what you know, but who you know. And yes, there is an uneven playing field.

I have been able to successfully program Jazz on commercial and…