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Dick Morgan, jazz pianist.
Dick Morgan, jazz pianist. (Courtesy Photo)
Rambling Rose
Originally published February 08, 2012

Hello my dear friends. Happy Valentine’s Day to all the sweethearts and the lovely couples in the sound of my words! Feb. 14th is a special day for lovers and to that special person in your life. It will be my pleasure to give you a few hints on how you can make that loved one feel very special.Hello my dear friends.
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- Native Baltimorean Rosa “Rambling Rose” Pryor Trusty’s impact on the musical scene locally and nationally for more than four decades is legendary in the entertainment industry.more More Arrow

Leonard Miles celebrated his 70th birthday with a “Toast of Life” recently at the “Sign of The Time Night Club, 139 N. Belnord St. in Baltimore. This is a nice neighborhood club to hang out in.
- Hello everyone! There is a chill in the air, but not too cold to go out and enjoy some great music with live entertainment, have a cocktail or two and dance the night away. Somewhere in between when you are getting your next breathe, have something to eat. Life is too short not to have fun as long as you can.more More Arrow

Electrofied Blues Band will perform at Chef Mac’s New Year’s Eve Party, 8 p.m. until 2 a.m. Chef Mac’s and All That Blues Club is located 4709 Harford Road. For reservation, call 410-319-6227.
- “HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM MY HOUSE TO YOURS”
Well, my dear friends, we have ended another year together.
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John Bonas and Leon Manker in 1988 making plans for the next concert.
- I remember it as if it were yesterday; the Left Bank Jazz Society at the Famous Ballroom on Charles Street.

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100 Black Men of Maryland Inc. will have their 21st Annual Holiday Brunch 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Dec. 11 at Martin’s West, 6817 Dogwood Rd. For ticket information, call Walt at 410-997-0831.
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Jim Hession, musician, bandleader, songwriter, pianist and recording artist, is currently the pianist and arranger for the Sunset Band. Born and raised in Europe, he began playing guitar and drums at age 12. By 19, the influences of Stevie Wonder, Sly and Family Stone, Motown and jazz music drew him to the piano. After graduating from the University of Maryland, Jim became the bandleader for the very successful Central Avenue Band for over 20 years. He’s played with such diverse acts as, Dennis Yost, Ernie Andrews and Herb Kenny. Jim wrote and produced “Trouble in the Moonlight,” his own album of original material, and currently working on his next album, a mix of jazz with Latin influences.
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“Satchmo and Baby Dolly,” written by Camay Murphy, directed by Randy Smith and musical director is Warren Wolf; an exciting musical drama about Louis Armstrong and Baltimorean Blanche Calloway, will open at Furman L. Templeton Preparatory Academy on the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Dolphin Street, 7 p.m., Nov. 11 and 2 p.m., Nov. 12. For tickets, call 410-367-4292.
- Hello everyone, how are you doing? Honey child, have I got some goodies for you this week and next week. One of the most interesting things coming up is a play called “Satchmo and Baby Dolly.” I even like the name. This is an original play by Camay Murphy and Randy Smith chronicling the relationship between Louis Armstrong and Blanche Calloway amidst the jazz music scene of the 20’s and 30’s.more More Arrow

Del. Melvin L. Stukes is having his Annual Prayer Breakfast on 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Oct. 29 at the Beechfield United Methodist Church, 541 S. Beechfield Ave., Baltimore, Md. 21229. For more information, call 410-644-5632.
- Hello my dear friends, I hope everything is going well for you. Before I begin, I just want to say to the family of James “Biddy” Wood that I thank you for all your generosity and love you gave to his Home Going and Musical Tribute. He is now with the love of his life, Damita Jo, and his dear friends Al Brown and Charlie Tilghman.more More Arrow

The men of the Arch Social Club will be worshiping at Simons Memorial Baptist Church 11 a.m. Oct. 9. The church is located at 601 Cumberland St. Following the service, there will be fellowship, music, dancing and dining at the Arch Social, 2426 Pennsylvania Ave. For more information call 728-6808.
- Hello my friends, it has been a long week and it is not over yet. I am still rambling. That includes visiting the sick and shut-ins, such as James “Biddy” Wood in Harbor Hospital, who is, at press time, still in hospice on the 4th floor. He is still wiggling his toes and plucking his finger when he hears music playing. He recognizes and lights up like a Christmas tree when all of the musicians, friends and nightclub patrons stop by to say hello.more More Arrow