AFRO-AMERICAN MUSIC INSTITUTE CELEBRATES 36 YEARS
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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.
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MARY LOU WILLIAMS
May 11, 2011 all day – pittsburghgives.org Point, Click, Give Bravo. Jazz Workshop, Inc. c/o Carnegie Library 7101 Hamilton Ave 15208 412 242 4399 Dear Patron: On May 11, 2011 The Pittsburgh Arts is having a DAY OF GIVING. You can make your donation to the Jazz Wor… Organized by Jazz Workshop, Inc. | Type: fundraiser
May 15, 2011 from 3pm to 5:30pm – East Liberty Fund raiser for East Liberty Lutheran Church Penn Circle. Admission $8.00 Tickets at the Door Please join Cross Culture for our Second Annual Concert Sunday May 15th at 3:00 pm Calvin Stemley-saxopho… Organized by Calvin Stemley | Type: church, fundraiser
October 1, 2011 from 8pm to 11:45pm – Carnegie Carnegie Hall, Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall Legendary jazz guitarist Joe Negri and his trio (Max Leake, Tom Wendt and Tony DiPaolis) are joined by Pittsburgh jazz luminaries Maureen Budway, Roger Humphries, Sean Jones and Mike Tomaro in this c… Organized by Andrew Carmegie Free Library & Music Hall | Type: joe, negri, tribute, fundraiser, for, carnegie, hall, in, jazz, guitar, pittsburgh, greats.
October 20, 2011 from 7pm to 9pm – August Wilson Center for African American Culture Join us as the August Wilson Center Stars take center stage with AWC Dance Ensemble company members! Dance partners include Emmai Alaquiva, Elissa Sanders, George Matta, Colleen Travis, Milton Raifor… Organized by Shaunda Miles | Type: dance, fundraiser
February 19, 2012 from 1pm to 4pm – Brighton Heights Lutheran Church Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: mardi, gras, fundraiser
March 3, 2012 at 10pm to March 4, 2012 at 2am – STATION SQUARE, SOUTH SIDE 4TH ANNUAL BLUES BLOWOUT HOSTED BY: THE PROMISE GROUP WHEN: MARCH 3RD 10PM-2AM WHERE: THE HARD ROCK CAFE' FEAT: THE MUDDY KREEK BLUES BAND SPECIAL GUEST: INTRODUCING SHAWNNIE MOON & BARBARA "BLUE… Organized by Muddy Kreek Blues Band | Type: annual, fundraiser, event
March 16, 2012 at 7pm to March 18, 2012 at 5pm – ST.PAUL A.M.E.Church FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Pamela GiddensOffice: 412 481-7093 3 Mo’ Divas at St. Paul AME Church, Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA. 3 Mo’ Divas, the smashing musical experience created by Marion J. Caf… Organized by Pamela Leslie | Type: fundraiser
March 20, 2012 from 7pm to 11pm – The Rex Theater please make your volunteer and suggestion responses to: maryellen@actionunited.org the asking minimum donation is $15 Pittsburgh’s Jazz and Blues Divas are hosting a Program to Honor Anne Feeney… Organized by Maryellen Deckard | Type: fundraiser
April 9, 2012 from 5:30pm to 11:30pm – Holiday Inn, Oakland To raise awareness of the organization and its programs, since 2006 the Black Political Empowerment Project has hostedB-PEP JAZZ, a six hour jazz marathon which features many of Pittsburgh's best mus… Organized by Alec Chapman | Type: fundraiser
July 28, 2012 at 7:30pm to July 29, 2012 at 2pm – Pittsburgh Center For The Arts July28 Tribute to AAMI's Dr James T and Pam Johnson.txt Organized by Popa Banks | Type: tribute, -, fundraiser
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