AFRO-AMERICAN MUSIC INSTITUTE CELEBRATES 36 YEARS
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/building-today-for-tomorrow/x/267428
Pain Relief Beyond Belief
http://www.komehsaessentials.com/
From Blakey to Brown, Como to Costa, Eckstine to Eldridge, Galbraith to Garner, Harris to Hines, Horne to Hyman, Jamal to Jefferson, Kelly to Klook; Mancini to Marmarosa, May to Mitchell, Negri to Nestico, Parlan to Ponder, Reed to Ruther, Strayhorn to Sullivan, Turk to Turrentine, Wade to Williams… the forthcoming publication Treasury of Pittsburgh Jazz Connections by Dr. Nelson Harrison and Dr. Ralph Proctor, Jr. will document the legacy of one of the world’s greatest jazz capitals.
Do you want to know who Dizzy Gillespie idolized? Did you ever wonder who inspired Kenny Clarke and Art Blakey? Who was the pianist that mentored Monk, Bud Powell, Tad Dameron, Elmo Hope, Sarah Vaughan and Mel Torme? Who was Art Tatum’s idol and Nat Cole’s mentor? What musical quartet pioneered the concept adopted later by the Modern Jazz Quartet? Were you ever curious to know who taught saxophone to Stanley Turrentine or who taught piano to Ahmad Jamal? What community music school trained Robert McFerrin, Sr. for his history-making debut with the Metropolitan Opera? What virtually unknown pianist was a significant influence on young John Coltrane, Shirley Scott, McCoy Tyner, Bobby Timmons and Ray Bryant when he moved to Philadelphia from Pittsburgh in the 1940s? Would you be surprised to know that Erroll Garner attended classes at the Julliard School of Music in New York and was at the top of his class in writing and arranging proficiency?
Some answers can be gleaned from the postings on the Pittsburgh Jazz Network.
For almost 100 years the Pittsburgh region has been a metacenter of jazz originality that is second to no other in the history of jazz. One of the best kept secrets in jazz folklore, the Pittsburgh Jazz Legacy has heretofore remained mythical. We have dubbed it “the greatest story never told” since it has not been represented in writing before now in such a way as to be accessible to anyone seeking to know more about it. When it was happening, little did we know how priceless the memories would become when the times were gone.
Today jazz is still king in Pittsburgh, with events, performances and activities happening all the time. The Pittsburgh Jazz Network is dedicated to celebrating and showcasing the places, artists and fans that carry on the legacy of Pittsburgh's jazz heritage.
WELCOME!
MARY LOU WILLIAMS
May 9, 2015 from 9am to 1pm – Homestead Pump House, Homestead Water Front Shopping Area Hello Everyone !!! The Homestead Labyrinth is available during our May 9, event with Nicola and Sheryl. We will have a PBG volunteer assist you in walking our labyrinth and learning about labyrinths… Organized by Lee Robinson, Pittsburgh Bleep IONS Group | Type: presentation, -, buddist, healing, modality, metaphysical, natural, medicine
May 12, 2015 from 10am to 11am – City-Council Chambers - 5th Floor Organized by Pittsburgh City Council | Type: city, proclamation, -, public, welcome
June 5, 2015 at 8pm to June 6, 2015 at 12am – James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy Come on down and welcome us back to James Street after a 2 year hiatus. Help us rock the joint as we like to do. Lots of new songs and dozens of good ol' good ones. Organized by James Street Gastropub | Type: full, band, show, -, public, welcome, no, cover
June 15, 2015 from 6pm to 8pm – Savoy Restaurant Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: movie, presentation, -, make, reservations
October 16, 2015 at 8pm to October 17, 2015 at 12am – JAMES STREET GASTROPUB & SPEAKEASY Starting our Fall season with new songs destined for the next CD. Bob just returned from France and has written some crazy musical portraits of his trip. OF course the news ALWAYS gives us fresh ma… Organized by Blues Orpjhans | Type: live, jazz, -, craft, beers, great, food, warm, atmosphere
April 13, 2017 from 7pm to 9pm – Riley's Pour House, 215 E. Main St., Carnegie PA Join Lucarelli Jazz for a heart felt tribute to the late great Jerry Lucarelli. Louis Lucarelli - Electronic Vibes Andy Yalch - Keyboard Guests: Peg Wilson, Vocals & Johnny Vann, Sax Organized by Peg Wilson | Type: live, jazz, -, tribute, to, jerry, lucarelli
July 16, 2017 from 11am to 2pm – Cranberry, PA DoubleTree by Hilton Please join us on SUNDAY July 16th for a JAZZ Brunch at the Cranberry, PA DoubleTree by Hilton with performance by Jazz Duo Jessica Lee (Vocals) and Mark Strickland (Guitar). All ages welcome - no c… Organized by Jessica Lee | Type: jazz, brunch, -, open, to, public
October 1, 2017 from 3pm to 7pm – Wyndham University Center Hotel - Oakland Join us as we celebrate the Musicians Club of the former Local 471 of AFM. Panel discussion, Live Jazz, Fellowship. Tickets: $15 advance; $20 at the Door. Organized by African American Jazz Preservation Society of Pittsburgh, Inc. | Type: fundraiser, -, partial, proceeds, toward, the, charles, chuck, austin, scholarship
September 8, 2018 from 6pm to 9pm – South Side - Pittsburgh From Booker T. to The Drifters, Sinatra to Santana, Herbie Hancock to Miles Davis, The Bar-Kays to The Mar-Keys, Stan Getz to Stanley Turrentine, The Rascals to The Temptations to The Ventures. If it… Organized by Charlie Becker | Type: live, music, -, outdoor, venue
April 28, 2019 from 2pm to 4pm – Heid House Studio The African American Jazz Preservation Society of Pittsburgh, Inc. cordially invites you to join us on Sunday April 28 from 2 - 4pm at the Heid House Studios located at 201 Center Avenue Aspinwall,… Organized by African American Jazz Preservation Society of Pittsburgh, Inc. | Type: performance, -, discussion
S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
29 | 30 | 31 | ||||
S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||
5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
© 2024 Created by Dr. Nelson Harrison. Powered by