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Don & Heide Wolff Jazz Institute Honors New
Inductees into St. Louis Jazz Hall of Fame
Dawn DeBlaze Accepts Awards in
Absence of Wolff and Drury
St. Louis, MO - October 19, 2015 - The second annual induction ceremony of the
took place on Sunday, October 18, 2015. The event was a part of the Harris-Stowe State University's 17th Annual Alumni Gold Gala at the Ferring Jazz Bistro.
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All together seven individuals were inducted into the St. Louis Jazz Hall of Fame. In order of presentation, they included Herb Drury (pianist), Eddie Fisher (guitarist, posthumously), Dwayne Bosman (saxopho
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Dwight Bosman (saxophonist), Mae Wheeler (vocalist, posthumously),
Ptah Williams (pianist), and Donald Wolff (Jazz Advocate and Philanthropist).
"Don [Wolff] does not feel he deserves this award, since he is only doing what he enjoys. He has been sharing his jazz collection with others over 30 years on radio, TV and through the donation of his collection [to Harris-Stowe]," Dawn DeBlaze told the audience. Wolff asked her to accept the award in his absence.
She went on to say, "Wolff's vision for sharing the music will hopefully continue to grow so the world can view his collection 24/7 digitally through Harris-Stowe. Otherwise the music is not available."
"His dream is to keep the music alive, make it accessible, and sha
re it through radio, tv and the donation of his collection. Again, extend and expand it to more students and the public and keep it free of charge."
Ms. DeBlaze also hu
mbly accepted the
St. Louis Jazz Hall of Fame Award
on beh
alf of Herb
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Drury. The jazz and classical pianist admits
he "Doesn't Get Around Much Anymore," and will turn 87 years old in November. Drury performed a few times with the St. Louis Symphony and the Sheldon Concert Hall. For 47 years he performed together with longtime bassist Jerry Cherry. Their longstanding gigs took place at Sorento's and the Ritz-Carlton.
The St. Louis Jazz Hall of Fame is housed at the Don and Heide Wolff Jazz Institute at HSSU, and acknowledges the musical contributions of great musicians to this area.
For more information about the St. Louis Jazz Hall of Fame or the Don and Heide Wolff Jazz Institute, visit here or contact curator Ronn Nichols at (314) 340-5773.
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