This Musical City: Tony DePaolis

Pittsburgh’s long and deep jazz tradition is now finding a new energy with some second-generation musicians. Among them is bassist Tony DePaolis who has just released his first CD. DePaolis says his influences are not just the jazz greats; he also grew up listening to a long and eclectic list of artists including Frank Zappa, Sun Ra and Rhassan Roland Kirk. DePaolis says it is important for young players to have older roll models and mentors to serve as guides. To hear more on Tony DePaolis’ new CD “The Contemporary Dynamic” listen to the latest installment of DUQ’s occasional series “This Musical City.”