tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26130622.post4105510302209893025..comments2023-10-18T03:06:25.107-07:00Comments on The Daily Growler: Looking Backwards at JazzThe Daily Growlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15052460567863294528noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26130622.post-17873734489060801892010-01-04T21:21:41.284-08:002010-01-04T21:21:41.284-08:00Memorial Service for Terry Pollard Set for Saturda...Memorial Service for Terry Pollard Set for Saturday, January 9, 2010<br />10am <br />at<br />Haley Funeral Directors <br />24525 Northwest Hwy<br />Southfield, Michigan<br /><br />for additional information contact Gary Pollard, 313-399-6651Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04852397601155584325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26130622.post-2019587444810103922010-01-01T23:02:29.730-08:002010-01-01T23:02:29.730-08:00Keep posting stuff like this i really like it.Keep posting stuff like this i really like it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26130622.post-7516174753256206122009-12-19T13:07:52.272-08:002009-12-19T13:07:52.272-08:00***********PRESS RELEASE***********
FOR IMMEDIAT...***********PRESS RELEASE***********<br /><br /><br />FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gary S. Pollard<br />December 16, 2009 (313) 399-6651 or <br /> Dennis Michael Weeden<br />(347) 221-1124<br /><br /><br />TERRY POLLARD, DETROIT-BORN JAZZ PIANIST SUCCUMBS TO LONG ILLNESS<br />August 15, 1931 – December 16, 2009<br /><br />DETROIT – It is with great sadness the Pollard family announces the passing of storied jazz pianist Terry Jean Pollard. The 78-year-old musician died early this morning in The Bronx, New York, after battling a long sickness. She leaves to cherish her memory one son, Dennis Michael Weeden; a daughter, Corby Marlene Swindle and their families as well as a host of friends, fellow musicians, and admirers.<br /><br />Terry began her professional career in Detroit at the age of 16. She was part of the very fertile Detroit Jazz scene in the late forty's and early fifty's performing on piano with many of the major up and coming players. Terry’s first recordings were with Billy Mitchell in 1948. She worked with Johnny Hill from 1948 - 1949, the Emmit Slay Trio from 1950 - 1952 and regularly worked with Billy Mitchell from 1952 - 1953. <br /> <br />It was during this time she was discovered at Baker’s Keyboard Lounge by noted vibist Terry Gibbs. He was mesmerized by her skills and asked her to join his North American tour. Terry accepted and became a member of the Terry Gibbs Quartet where she played piano and second vibes. Her greatest visibility was from this period of 1953 - 1957. It was then that she recorded many songs with Gibbs and Dick Garcia.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Terry won a recording contract with Bethlehem Records and recorded one solo album – a self-entitled release – in 1955. She also performed with the Jimmy Wilkins Orchestra, John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Chet Baker, Nat King Cole, Dinah Washington, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald and many others. She won the prestigious 1956 Downbeat Magazine New Artist award defeating the great Milt Jackson. She performed at the famous Birdland Stars of 57' concert in New York City. Terry also made American television history appearing with Terry Gibbs on the famous Tonight Show then hosted by Steve Allen. <br /><br />At this apex in her career, Terry decided to return to Detroit to raise her family. She performed and recorded with local artists Yusef Lateef and Dorothy Ashby from 1958 - 1960. Terry also performed there with saxophonist George Benson, Alma Smith, Will Austin, Bert Myrick, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Earl Klugh and many others. She won numerous awards during her successful career and was inducted into the Michigan Jazz Hall of Fame as a lifetime member. She held a 60-year-membership with the Detroit Federation of Musicians Local 5 in Southfield. Most recently, she was featured in a book, “Before Motown: A History of Jazz in Detroit," by Lars Bjorn and Jim Gallert.<br /><br />Terry was a female jazz pioneer. She was a very huge part of the Detroit jazz music scene as well as of being part of American jazz history. She was an enthusiastic cheerleader and tireless Jazz supporter who told others she was from “The home of the pros in Detroit.”<br /><br />Her nephew, Gary S. Pollard, a Wayne State University Governor, said, “We will miss Aunt Terry deeply and will remember her with lasting affection, appreciation, and respect.” <br /><br />###<br /><br />Funeral arrangements are incompleteR Johnson- Terry Pollards cousinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26130622.post-88773788347092939252009-11-15T06:26:19.844-08:002009-11-15T06:26:19.844-08:00Don't stop reminiscing; people need to hear ab...Don't stop reminiscing; people need to hear about those days and that music. And you've reminded me to blast some Sonny Clark (with Art Farmer and Jackie McLean).Languagehathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13285708503881129380noreply@blogger.com