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Originally Posted by beartrumpet74  Mr. Dimonte -
Not to hijack the thread, but I was wondering what you do for a living?
I have always enjoyed your posts and been thrilled to hear some of your stories and information on jazz and its history.
Just wondering if you were involved in this for a living or not... not that it matters... just always dig reading your posts, and wish I could have a cup of coffee with you and hear stories someday !!
Thanks
Matt |
Dear Matthew:
Thanks for your kind words.
After 34 years with the Department of the Treasury,I'm a recently (2006) retired CPA.
Music has enriched my LIFE and without any equivocation,I submit to you that I have NEVER been involved with the music industry neither have I ever earned a penny from music and/or recordings/instruments.
My first exposure to a 'live' jazz concert occured circa 1959 when as a teenager my parents took me to Carnegie Hall on 57th Street,NYC to see Messrs.Gillespie and Terry;the other two cats on the bandstand were Ray Barretto and Lalo S.
By 1962 when I arrived in the belly of Jazz Mecca to attend NYU,the question to BOP or not to Bop was instantly answered by Mr.Kenny Dorham.
During the subsequent years,Messrs.Morgan and Hubbard were burning THE VILLAGE.
Apart from my 5 years in the US Army (1966-1971),I have always supported jazz and consider myself a dyed-in-the-wool jazz aficionado.
I arrived in Pittsburgh,Pa in 1980 and by 1986 a local resident Mr.Bill Strickland (who always reminds me of Connie Hawkins of Boys High,Brooklyn,NY) put his dream in motion by building the Manchester Craftsman's Guild (MCG) .
As a member of the Guild,I'm proud to announce that we are celebrating our 20th Anniversary season and each year the Guild presents eight (8) shows per season commencing September and ending in May.
Shows are performed Thursday through Sunday with two shows each Saturday evening.
That's All !
Live well,laugh often,love much.
KJ in the 'Burgh