This time on the program, we share a story from Maxine Van Nortwick about the first full time black educator in the Pittsburgh Public Schools - a music educator, Paul Lawrence Peeler - the Heinz History Center has an excellent view into his impact in an article - and Maxine reached out to some people he influenced including former students and also Dr Harry Clark - the founder of CAPA.
Also - a number of new latin and Brazilian jazz releases out - including the new one from Hugo Cruz, plus Eliane Elias and Juan Carlos Quintero - and a peek at a Latin Lobby show at the Public Theater - May 15th with Hugo Cruz, Noel Quintana and more.
Plus - a tribute to Dakota Staton, Sunday night at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater.
The Scene - Thursday night at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5 on WZUM.
Paul Lawrence Peeler - violin - Peeler Archive, Heinz History Center
