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At 7:44pm on September 9, 2010, Ed Skirtich said…
Hi Dwayne,

I enjoyed your video.

It's always been a pleasure working and jammin' with you throughout the last several years.

I'm writing to you in regards to finding a bass student to do an internship at Jazz Workshop, Inc.

Jazz Workshop, Inc. meets every Saturday from 12 PM to 4:30 PM at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh-Homewood on the Lower Level starting this Saturday, September 11th.

If you could get back to me ASAP that would be great.

Also, I'd like to be on any of your mailing lists too about any upcoming events you have.

In addition, thanks for those encouraging words about my job at the Jazz Workshop, Inc.

It's been a thrilling experience.

This is my 6th year as Artistic Director.

And if you know of any rhythm section and horn section players lookin' for a place to play every week, we have a JWS Jazz Ensemble that meets every week at CLPGH-Homewood Auditorium from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM.

Take care and keep swingin'.

Musically,

Ed Skirtich
Artistic Director/Jazz Workshop, Inc.
ejskirtich@comcast.net
(412) 422-4149 (H)
(412) 841-8046 (C)
At 7:11am on May 6, 2010, timm coxx said…
What's up Dwayne Dolphin. I see you still on that bass. That's wonderful, you always had talent. Jazzy and Soulful. I still do drums on the secular tip; and some bass on the Gospel tip. Life is good. I'm in Augusta, Ga. now, but I still do the Burgh about once a year, when the weather "Breaks." Not good with snow and ice no more. Tell your big bruh i said hello. I assume he's still on the six strings. He was a badd boyy too. And tell Mark Southers i said what's up. Reach me at teacawks@yahoo.com --- PEACE
At 10:27pm on March 31, 2010, George Heid III said…
Dwayne! i love you!!!!!
At 7:15am on February 2, 2010, Kevin Hurst, Sr. said…
Thanks for comment on the ageless Sammy Banks! We in Harrisburg think him as a living treasure. The Stevenson Twins, Ronnie Waters, and myself consider him family and we are all connected . My uncle Ditty Potter, the twins uncle Muddy Waters( Charles Lumpkins' father), Art Davis, John Brown, all played together. Sammy is the only one left! Ronnie ran with swift company as a teenager. I was fortunate to run into Ronnie hanging around the Stevensons in high school. I heard Sam before them all!- kh
At 10:15pm on December 18, 2009, Mark Leonard said…
Big Daddy D!
This is Mark Leonard bruh, glad to see you're still making it do what it do baby! Hope to see you one day at Executive Cigars, I always seem to just miss you when you're there...
At 8:22pm on September 12, 2009, Bonita R. Thomas said…
Hello Dwayne,

This Bonita Thomas - How is everything in the burg. Hope to get back soon. Don;t live far from the Mountaineer Resort. Darryl Codgell and Sandy Dowe performed there. I do miss Pittsburgh.

Sincerely,
Bonita - Pianist, Actress, Directress, Singer
At 11:09am on June 19, 2009, Eric Watson said…
Dwayne,
Funny, I just recorded Dolphin Dance. :)

Peace,
Eric
At 3:58am on April 1, 2009, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
After years of hiding the fact that the love is gone, the last child moved
out of the house and Mom and Dad announced they are getting a divorce.
The kids are distraught and hired a marriage counselor as a last resort at
keeping the parents together. The counselor works for hours, tries all of
his methods, but the couple still won't even talk to each other.
Finally, the counselor goes over to a closet, brings out a beautiful upright
Bass, and begins to play. After a few moments, the couple starts talking.
They discover that they're not actually that far apart and decide to give
their marriage another try.
The kids are amazed and ask the counselor how he managed to do it.
He replies, "I've never seen anyone who wouldn't talk during a bass solo."
And for that, the counselor gets $200/hr, and doesn't have to join the
musicians' union.
At 11:06pm on December 10, 2008, Angela Abadilla said…
Could you possibly be any more hip? You drip with "cool." Of course you can help me. Drop me a line and let me know where you are playing next. Let's talk soon.
Angela
At 5:01pm on December 9, 2008, TShaka Mayanja said…
Greetings Dwayne.
Great to have you as friend.
One Love
TShaka
At 8:05pm on December 8, 2008, Frank B. Greenlee said…
Thanks for the kind words.
Frank.....
At 6:18pm on August 12, 2008, Jim Farquar said…
Hey Dwayne. Just checking out your page. I hope all is well with you and yours, and I'll see you soon Jimmy
At 6:29am on August 10, 2008, Ed Skirtich said…
Hi Dwayne,
I enjoy your new CD.
I really appreciate all the great work you do for our local jazz community and for the jazz scene nationally and globally.

It's always a pleasure to play jam sets with you!
Keep Swinging!
Ed Skirtich
Arttistic Director/Jazz Workshop, Inc.
(412) 422-4149 (H)
(412) 841-8046 (C)
At 5:02am on July 2, 2008, Angela Abadilla said…
Looking forward to seeing you again and hearing you play. Hope all is well with you. Take care my talented friend. Angela
At 4:51pm on June 29, 2008, Dave Yoho said…
Hello Dwayne, It's my pleasure to connect with you here on jazzburgher. peace, Dave Yoho
At 6:52pm on May 6, 2008, L'Tanya Williams said…
Hey You!!!
At 3:06pm on May 6, 2008, DR. LEO CASINO said…
Hello my brother, I am playing at the Pittsburgh concert series August 23, saturday. I would love if you could play with me. It starts at 6pm until 830pm.
At 8:16pm on February 26, 2008, Harold Walker said…
All aboard the Soul Train. Peace
At 11:06pm on February 19, 2008, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
Welcome Dolph. this will help you keep everyone aware of your many activities and appearances.

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