Allen Tinney (May 28, 1921 – December 11, 2002) was an American jazz pianist .
14-769: Tinney is an Irish surname. Notable people with the surname include: Al Tinney (1921–2002), American jazz pianist Frank Tinney (1886–1940), vaudeville entertainer Joseph E. Tinney (April 24, 1910 – May 13, 2006), American attorney and politician Mary Catherine Tinney , Irish diplomat Matt Tinney (21st century), reporter and weekend newsreader Sheila Tinney , Irish mathematical physicist Stuart Tinney (born 1964), Olympic-level equestrian rider The Tinney Family, owners of Belcourt Castle in Newport, Rhode Island See also [ edit ] Tinney, Ohio [REDACTED] Surname list This page lists people with
28-530: A circular walkway in front of the school so the students would not trample the grass. The circular sandstone planting area that was in the center of the walkway is still in existence. Arlington Park was home to Frank Lloyd Wright while he worked in Buffalo. The new boundaries added about 320 properties to the list. The Allentown Art Festival , originally known as the Buffalo Art Festival ,
42-430: A state prison music program, and lectured at SUNY Buffalo . He recorded an album with Peggy Farrell (Margaret Alice Farrell), Peg & Al , for Border City Records in 2000. Later in life, Tinney often played at the historic Colored Musicians Club in downtown Buffalo or with Peggy Farrell's house band. Tinney spent much of his free time supporting the local arts and music scene in Buffalo, and would often be seen in
56-895: Is a historic district that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980, and expanded in 2012. It includes the Kleinhans Music Hall which is separately listed on the NRHP and is further designated as a National Historic Landmark . Also listed on the NRHP is the Birge-Horton House on Delaware Avenue. The original 1980 boundaries include approximately 733 buildings, not including secondary structures. Of these, 6 are Gothic Revival, 125 Italianate, 24 Second Empire, 92 Shingle style, 106 Queen Anne, 15 Stick, 5 Shingle, 56 Colonial and 196 are plain framed buildings. Three park areas are included in
70-557: Is an event started by Jason Natowitz in 1958, beginning as a small town meeting to stimulate business in the neighborhood. The meeting triggered the foundation of the Allentown Village Society, and, by August, plans were in the works for an outdoor art show in the town, which occurred the following month in September 1958. With only 50 artists, the event quickly became very successful. Louis Cherenzia, another one of
84-680: Is different from Wikidata All set index articles Al Tinney Born in Ansonia, Connecticut , Tinney was a child actor and was a cast member in the original production of George Gershwin 's Porgy and Bess in 1935. As a child, he lived with his family in Greenwich Village and Harlem in New York City . He led the house band at Monroe's from 1939 to 1943, which featured Charlie Parker , Max Roach , Benny Harris , George Treadwell , and Victor Coulsen . He
98-697: The Allentown , Johnson Park, and Elmwood Village neighborhoods in Buffalo. Tinney died in Buffalo in 2002. Allentown, Buffalo The Allentown district is a neighborhood in Buffalo, New York . The neighborhood is home to the Allentown Historic District. Allentown is named after Lewis F. Allen (1800–1890) who came to Buffalo in April 1827 to serve as Corporate Secretary and financial manager of an insurance company. Allen
112-409: The surname Tinney . If an internal link intending to refer to a specific person led you to this page, you may wish to change that link by adding the person's given name (s) to the link. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tinney&oldid=1143989329 " Category : Surnames Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description
126-453: The area, two redesigned by Frederick Law Olmsted and one circle, Symphony Circle , designed by him as part of his master plan for the city's park areas. After he completed the master plan, Olmsted returned to redesign and landscape Day's Park (named after Allen's neighbor Thomas Day who donated his land to the City of Buffalo ) and Arlington Park; two existing city parks. In Day's Park he added
140-532: The founders, noted "It was rated as the most colorful cultural event in Buffalo since the Pan-American Exposition." Following the event, the town recognized its success, and announced plans for a second annual. "The Buffalo Art Festival" quickly came to be identified with its more precise location, Allentown, and eventually its name became "Allentown Art Festival". The Allentown Art Festival has grown since its beginnings 50 years ago. Support of
154-455: The west, and Main street on the east. The neighborhood is generally centered on Allen Street and Elmwood Avenue. Allentown is known for its community of artists, for its embrace of bohemian , hipster and gay culture, and for the civic commitment of residents to the historic and aesthetic sensibilities of the neighborhood. Allentown is one of Buffalo's premier areas for nightlife, dining, and antique shopping. The Allentown Historic District
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#1732781038603168-497: Was also a farmer and when looking for space to let his cattle graze, purportedly his neighbor, Thomas Day, suggested some of his land, which sat between the cities of Buffalo and Black Rock . Allen's cattle path became known as Allen Street. Notably, Allen was one of the founders of the Buffalo Historical Society and Forest Lawn Cemetery , where he is buried. Allen was married to Margaret Cleveland Allen, who
182-532: Was an influential bebop pianist, whose style can be heard echoed in the playing of Bud Powell , George Wallington , Al Haig , and Duke Jordan . From January 1943 to May 1946, Tinney served in the United States Army . After 1946, he began to play increasingly in other styles and outlets. He was a member of the one-hit wonder group The Jive Bombers in 1957. In 1968 he moved to Buffalo, New York , where he worked locally in jazz music, did work in
196-570: Was the paternal aunt of future president Grover Cleveland . Allen introduced him to many influential people, including the partners in the law firm of Rogers, Bowen, and Rogers, where Cleveland later took a clerkship, which in turn led him to practice law and enter into politics. Allentown is the first neighborhood north of the Downtown Buffalo core. It borders the downtown theater and entertainment district to its south, and runs north to North Street at its northern edge, Normal Avenue on
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