Teaser: Tony Campbell Performs John Coltrane's "In a Sentimental Mood"
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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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Dr. Nelson Harrison commented on Chelsey Engel's videoTeaser: Tony Campbell Performs John Coltrane's "In a Sentimental Mood"
"Very nice Chelsea. Glad you are still documenting great jazz moments out of smoke. Please note the "In A Sentimental Mood" was written by Duke Ellington. John Coltrane did record an outstanding rendition accompanied by Duke,…"
Chelsey Engel's video was featuredTeaser: Tony Campbell Performs John Coltrane's "In a Sentimental Mood"
Tony Campbell Performs John Coltrane's "In a Sentimental Mood" at the James Street Gastropub and Speakeasy Jam Session.
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Chelsea Baratz Hosts James Street Reunion Jam
"Thank you Adam, Mark & Lisa, Chelsea & Chelsea for a memorable and historical night of jazz."
Chelsey Engel's video was featuredChelsea Baratz Hosts James Street Reunion Jam
Chelsea Baratz, a Pittsburgh native, hosted a reunion jam session at the James Street Gastropub and Speakeasy on Tuesday, January 29. The night brought out the best jazz musicians in the city including Dwayne Dolphin, Poogie Bell, Dr. Nelson…
Chelsey Engel posted a videoChelsea Baratz Hosts James Street Reunion Jam
Chelsea Baratz, a Pittsburgh native, hosted a reunion jam session at the James Street Gastropub and Speakeasy on Tuesday, January 29. The night brought out the best jazz musicians in the city including Dwayne Dolphin, Poogie Bell, Dr. Nelson…
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Benny Benack on the Importance of Musical Mentorship
"What a great, important interview. We must learn from experience and who has greater experience than those who have perfected their talent before us."
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- I am currently working on a video archive and film project titled Out of Smoke, We Jive. I am focusing on establishing video interviews with local jazz musicians in order to document the best of the business. In the end, we hope for my footage to be featured at the Crawford Grill upon its reopening and I plan to edit for a 45-minute documentary.
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Open Mic Night Preview
Posted on October 3, 2012 at 2:07pm 1 Comment 2 Likes
I want to thank everyone who came out last night to the James St. Gastropub and Speakeasy to support the promo for my film project Out of Smoke, We Jive. The support means more than you can know. In case you missed it, here the link to the preview of the project: https://vimeo.com/50182210
For any musicians who want to be involved, featured, etc., please e-mail me at chelseyengel@gmail.com
History of Pittsburgh Jazz Documentary
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 2:00pm 0 Comments 1 Like
After immersing myself in the Pittsburgh music scene over the past few months, I have decided to embark on a new journey- making a short film surrounding the history of jazz and blues in Pittsburgh and what the scene is transforming into today.
Many outsiders may not know that years ago, Pittsburgh was the center of jazz. National artists like Lena Horne could have practically called the Iron City their second home, and many local musicians such as Earl "Fatha" Hines and…
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