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Pittsburgh's Own Regional Notables of Jazz

The musicianly sophistication of jazz in Pittsburgh justifies its rightful claim to its legend as "The Land of the Giant Killers."

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Sidnei Piedade

Caminhos_Sidnei Piedade


Existem tantos caminhos onde as gerações transgridem. Há uma chuva que cai e um frio que derrama no colo das horas, onde os rochedos se transformam em águas cristalinas. São caminhos que me levam a procurar meu destino, onde coloco riscos as minhas vontades soberanas...pois os caminhos que traço são linh… Continue

Posted by Sidnei Piedade on November 28, 2009 at 9:28pm

Aja

Ketch A Vibe Playlist 6 UK Jazz Radio


Aja & Claire Simone's "Ketch A Vibe Show 6" Playlist for
Nov 22nd- 28th

Feel Like It Is-Destruments Ft Texacali Horns & Rob Lohr
Broken Branches-Fertile Ground
Harlem Blues-Teena Marie
Escape-Bill Evans (Marcus Mad Flava Remix)
Doo Bop Song-Miles Davies
Loungin-Soulpersona Ft Replife
Little Sunflower-4 Corners
Why Cant We Smile-Johnny Hammond (On… Continue

Posted by Aja on November 28, 2009 at 12:43pm

Melodic Revolution

Prog Fans



Melodic Revolution Records is proud to release its first Holiday CD A Very Progressive Christmas.

A Very Progressive Christmas Vol. 1 is a holiday series of songs that will stir emotions and inspire us all. Featuring some of the finest independent and international prog bands performing music with a progressive holiday flair. This CD is… Continue

Posted by Melodic Revolution on November 27, 2009 at 9:48pm

Alia

Cultural Tours: A Journey into the Heart, History and Heritage of Rajasthan

Surrounded by Aravallis and cut off by Great Indian Desert on one side, Rajasthan is known for its deep-rooted culture and traditions that have imbibed few influences. Rajasthan Cultural Tours take you on a journey of interesting rituals, close-knit social fabric, religious faith and fervor, and exotic lifestyle full of colors and gaiety. Rajasthanis are an exclusive race that presents the courageous side of human race that never gives up on hope and happiness, no matter how hostile the living c… Continue

Posted by Alia on November 26, 2009 at 3:22pm

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US President Expected to Announce Afghanistan Policy Tuesday

U.S. news organizations say President Barack Obama plans to announce his new strategy for Afghanistan on Tuesday evening, during a prime-time television address.

The reports say the president is most likely to back a plan to send between 30,000 and 35,000 additional U.S. troops to the country.



The top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan earlier this year told the president that up to 40,000 troops are needed to combat Taliban and al-Qaida militants in the region.

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Posted by bloglist on November 26, 2009 at 2:25pm

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Charles Duinn

Wendell Byrd 8 Replies

Started by Charles Duinn. Last reply by allen lloyd 1 day ago.

Rebekkah Belferman

Musicians Needed for Susan Davis Retirement Party 1 Reply

Started by Rebekkah Belferman. Last reply by Donna Bailey Nov 14.

Anne Annie Friedland

NEED MUSICIANS 2 Replies

Started by Anne Annie Friedland. Last reply by Deb Weible Nov 13.

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LYRICAL TRIBUTE TO THE TURRENTINE BROTHERS

L' PLACE
Re: Blue Note CDP 7-46142-2
Can be recited or sung to "La Place" by Stanley Turrentine, La Place Music - BMI
Lyrics by Nelson E. Harrison, Timeslice Music- ASCAP
[412-441-4545] / hipbopper@yahoo.com

A tiny street… a footpath with a beat…
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Created by Dr. Nelson Harrison Aug 20, 2008 at 7:33am. Last updated by Dr. Nelson Harrison Aug. 20, 2008.

SOHO DEBUTS LIMITED JAZZ POLICY

Please Join Us At

Soho

Jessica Lee - Vocals
Chris Hemingway - Saxophone
Roy Ruzika - Acoustic Guitar

Jazz Brunch

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Created by Dr. Nelson Harrison Aug 7, 2008 at 10:42pm. Last updated by Dr. Nelson Harrison Aug. 12, 2008.

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Created by Dr. Nelson Harrison Apr 24, 2008 at 9:41pm. Last updated by Dr. Nelson Harrison Apr. 24, 2008.

 

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Duke Ellington is first African-American and the first musician to solo on U.S. circulating coin

Updated 12:57 p.m. EST, Tue February 24, 2009
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The United States Mint launched a new coin Tuesday featuring jazz legend Duke Ellington, making him the first African-American to appear by himself on a circulating U.S. coin.
The District of Columbia coin honoring Duke Ellington was introduced Tuesday in Washington.

The District of Columbia coin honoring Duke Ellington was introduced Tuesday in Washington.

Ellington, the composer of classics including "It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing" appears on the "tails" side of the new D.C. quarter. George Washington is on the "heads" side, as is usual with U.S. quarters.

The coin was issued to celebrate Ellington's birthplace, the District of Columbia.

U.S. Mint Director Ed Moy introduced the new coin at a news conference Tuesday at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History.

Members of Ellington's family were present at the ceremony, and the jazz band of Duke Ellington High School performed.

Ellington won the honor by a vote of D.C. residents, beating out abolitionist Frederick Douglass and astronomer Benjamin Banneker.

Also on the coin is the phrase "Justice for all." The Mint rejected the first inscription choice of D.C. voters, which was "taxation without representation," in protest of the district's lack of voting representation in Congress.

Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington received 13 Grammy Awards and a Pulitzer Prize, among numerous other honors. His orchestra's theme song, "Take the A Train," is one of the best-known compositions in jazz.

Ellington was born in the district in 1899 and composed more than 3,000 songs, including "Satin Doll," "Perdido" and "Don't Get Around Much Any More." "It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing" helped usher in the swing era of jazz.

Ellington performed with other famous artists, including John Coltrane, Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald, and he traveled around the world with his orchestras.

He died in 1974 at the age of 75.

The first African-American to appear on a circulating coin was York, a slave who accompanied Lewis and Clark on their "Corps of Discovery" adventures across America at the dawn of the 19th century. The 2003 Missouri quarter features the three men together in a canoe on the obverse.

The U.S. Mint distinguishes between circulating coins, which are intended for daily use, and commemorative ones, which mark special occasions.

African-Americans including Jackie Robinson, who broke baseball's color barrier, have appeared on commemorative coins. Educator Booker T. Washington, botanist George Washington Carver and the first Revolutionary War casualty, Crispus Attucks, all of whom were black, have also appeared on commemorative coins, according to the U.S. Mint.
 
 

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