Harry Meshel donates three statues of jazz greats to YSU

Staff Report

YOUNGSTOWN

Harry Meshel, a member of the Youngstown State University Board of Trustees, former president of the Ohio State Senate and a long-time fan of jazz, has donated sculptures of three legendary musicians to the Jazz Studies program in the Dana School of Music.

The sculptures by artist Ed Dwight depict Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and Miles Davis and will be on display at the Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown.

“This gift is symbolic of two of Sen. Meshel’s great passions in life – YSU and jazz,” YSU President Cynthia E. Anderson said. “On behalf of the entire university, I want o thank Sen. Meshel for his continued generosity and his nfailing support of YSU and its students.”

Meshel, a 1949 graduate of Youngstown College, said the donation is his way to pay tribute to the many talented faculty and students who have been associated with YSU’s jazz program.