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Do you want to know who Dizzy Gillespie  idolized? Did you ever wonder who inspired Kenny Clarke and Art Blakey? Who was the pianist that mentored Monk, Bud Powell, Tad Dameron, Elmo Hope, Sarah Vaughan and Mel Torme? Who was Art Tatum’s idol and Nat Cole’s mentor? What musical quartet pioneered the concept adopted later by the Modern Jazz Quartet? Were you ever curious to know who taught saxophone to Stanley Turrentine or who taught piano to Ahmad Jamal? What community music school trained Robert McFerrin, Sr. for his history-making debut with the Metropolitan Opera? What virtually unknown pianist was a significant influence on young John Coltrane, Shirley Scott, McCoy Tyner, Bobby Timmons and Ray Bryant when he moved to Philadelphia from Pittsburgh in the 1940s?  Would you be surprised to know that Erroll Garner attended classes at the Julliard School of Music in New York and was at the top of his class in writing and arranging proficiency?

 

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At 11:30pm on February 11, 2020, Carolyn said…
J. Malls!! I miss you man!
At 5:27am on August 6, 2011, A. Darrell Dunning said…
Type in Pyrymyd on Youtube, there are a few of their songs out there.
At 2:37am on June 16, 2011, A. Darrell Dunning said…

JM, The Ooh Baby Pamoja is not the same group. The Pgh, Pamoja began in Homewood with brothers Butch (guitar) and Michael (bass) and drummer Alvin Owens they added horns and percussion. The original name was "Upendo Ni Pamoja" (not to be confused with the 1971 Ramsey Lewis recording). They later merged with another band "Rah Herb" and formed Pyrymyd. They released 'Earthquake Shake' which got some airplay in Pgh then moved to LA in the late 70's hoping to make it big. Check Youtube there are a few of their cuts there.

DD

At 6:33am on June 11, 2011, A. Darrell Dunning said…
What up J. yea, those bands were poppin when I was in the Bugh. I actually played in a couple of them and had friends in a few others. Those were the good old days. I'm looking for an excuse to get back home, I don't have any more family there so it's a little more difficult. I definitely would like to check out the scene now or even get my current band booked in Pgh.
At 3:56pm on August 23, 2010, Marta Graciela Bressi gave J. Malls a gift
At 3:55pm on August 23, 2010, Marta Graciela Bressi said…
Dear J. Malls,

Thanks for your gratitude.I'm a member.

I´d really appreciate it if you could take the time to look at my work and leave your impressions here or in the guestbook on my homepage- http://www.freewebs.com/miartemartagracielabressi- where there are more samples of my digital art works, engravings and sculptures. The web site´s in Spanish but, if you want to read the texts in English, you can access my Livejournal:

http://pallasatheneas.livejournal.com

You can also visit the website we created with the Belgian jazz musician Dirk Schreurs to make our recent video art collaboration known to the world:

http://www.freewebs.com/mindsofglass

New Website: http://martagracielabressistudios.webs.com/

Regards,

Marta

P.S.: Unfortunately, i' ve got too many contact on the network to add more.File free to add me if you want.
At 5:14pm on January 2, 2010, JOHN PAPI said…
JMalls
Is it possible to add jp blues to your playlist with tri to wes, JP BLUES is being re done to come out in the spring as a tribute to Wendell Byrd.. thanks john papi
At 2:41am on July 23, 2009, JOHN PAPI said…
HEY J

CHECK OUT THE SOUNDS ON MY SITE , LET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED ANYTHING FOR YOUR GIGS.. JOHN PAPI
At 6:52pm on June 20, 2009, JOHN PAPI said…
Thanks J
I WOULD LIKE YOU TO LISTEN TO SOME OF OUR OTHER STUFF; MAYBE I COULD SEND YOU A CD... LET ME KNOW WHERE.. JOHN PAPI
At 5:28pm on March 9, 2009, selena brookins said…
thanks j for having me as a friend. I don't drink, and don't fancy going to bars, but ava's sounds like a winner. hope to see you there. again t.y.
At 3:26am on March 9, 2009, Ed Skirtich said…
Hi J.,

Thanks for adding me as a friend and for putting up photos with myself and Sean Jones.

Yeah, I miss hangin' out with yinz at AVA.

The big band I play in on Mon. started back up and we do paid gigs.

But thanks for keeping me in mind.

If I ever get a free Mon. I'll keep y'all in mind.

Keep the groove goin' at AVA.

That's really cool about all knds of heavyweight jazz cats are passin' through AVA.

Peace,
Ed Skirtich
Artistic Director/Jazz Woekshop, Inc.
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(412) 422-4149 (H)
(412) 841-8046 (C)
At 1:36am on February 27, 2009, Jerry Butler said…
I would love to feature "you" as my guest on my show..If I am not your friend..please add me...also please call me @ the offc at 757 538 3540...757 971 3733 for details...click on the banner below to be a guest...JB
At 1:28am on December 1, 2008, John Bixby said…
Just so u know, im really feelin the lineup on 88.3 right now man
At 8:13pm on July 15, 2008, Terra Merkey said…
Get any good pics in the blackout? :)
At 7:41am on May 26, 2008, Verocska said…
Hi,
thank You.
Bye
Verocska
At 5:48pm on May 22, 2008, Terra Merkey said…
they are so much nicer than the ones with the flash- you must have a pretty steady hand !
maybe i'll have to rethink whether i want to buy a digital or film camera.... i've always liked the old film style, but i see your point!
keep up the good work! :)
At 5:28pm on May 22, 2008, Terra Merkey said…
Are those 2 shots w/o using the flash?
At 5:06pm on May 22, 2008, Terra Merkey said…
hey! I love the lighting on the two musicians photos you just loaded. they are really beautiful shots! :)
At 8:35am on May 15, 2008, Devorah Segall said…
Hey J.
Glad to hear about the Ava..Please give my best to Justin Strong and tell him I said - go ahead!!
Hope to get there before long.
best to all of you
Devorah
At 11:41pm on May 11, 2008, L'Tanya Williams said…
Hello and thanks for the message. I've been by AVA's a few times on Monday nights and it's been great every time. I'll keep an eye out for you next time I'm there...

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