Live Performances → Crispus Attucks: Where it All Began
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This photograph of the great Steve Weakley was made for a fundraiser I put together with radio personality Chuck Workman to bring some attention to the Crispus Attucks Museum and the scores of great musicians that attended the school from the 1940s through the 1980s. In addition to Steve’s solo career, he was the guitarist for the late 60s soul-jazz band, Funk Inc.
Some of the musicians that went to Crispus Attucks include J. J. Johnson, Wes Montgomery and his brothers Monk and Buddy, Slide Hampton, Jimmy Spaulding, David Baker, Phil Ranelin, Russell Webster, Pookie Johnson, Jimmy Coe and Bill Penick…..really the list is just too long to mention here.
Crispus Attucks alumni performing during this event were tenor player Bill Penick, bassist Rudy Finnell, pianist Carl Hines, guitarist Steve Weakley, trumpeter Clifford Ratliff and the youngest of them, drummer Kenny Phelps. During the 90 minute performance, each of the musicians had a chance to share some memories of attending the school. An award was also given to Gilbert Taylor, the founder of the museum.
In addition to the performance, I donated photographs of each of the musicians to the museum for their permanent collection.
If you get a chance, please pay a visit to to The Crispus Attucks Museum, Monday through Saturday.
