PBS Northeastern Pennsylvania regional affiliate WVIA-TV (44) in Avoca, PA, recently broadcasted two video segments skillfully produced by Kristin Doran. They are part of the “Stay Tuned” series about interesting regional stories:
- “COTA and the Cats” (10 min.), which is a succinct history of the Celebration of the Arts (COTA) Jazz & Arts Festival, the COTA Cats student jazz ensemble founded by Phil Woods in 1981, and the Deer Head Inn. Ms. Doran’s respectful interviews of Bill Goodwin, Denny Carrig, Sue “Su” Terry, and me are presented. A snippet of Bob Dorough singing “Three Is a Magic Number” is included, along with other worthy performances. It may be viewed here:
http://www.wvia.org/blogs/stay-tuned/cota-and-the-cats/
Original broadcast date: January 21, 2016; Episode 4, segment 4
- “Salute to Phil Woods” (9 minutes), reverently presented by long-time WVIA television and radio personality George Graham. Produced in the months immediately following Phil’s death, it cogently presents both his glo;djbal and local accomplishments, career highlights, recordings, and collaborations. It may be viewed here:
http://www.wvia.org/blogs/stay-tuned/salute-to-phil-woods/
Original broadcast date: January 21, 2016: Episode 4, segment 5
Kind regards,
Pat
Patrick C. Dorian
Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Music
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania