- 1.St. Louis Blues (Handy) Betty & Friends
- 2.Summertime (Gershwin) Betty, Lou & Friends
- 3.09 - God Bless The Child (Holiday-Herzog) Betty & Friends
- 4.02 - What Is This Thing Called Love (Cole Porter)
- 5.03 But Beautiful (Burke & Van Heusen
- 6.08 - Savoy (Webb-Goodman-Razaf) Betty & Friends
- 7.06 - Mood Indigo (Ellington) Betty & Friends
Pittsburgh's Own Regional Notables of Jazz
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/
PITTSBURGH JAZZ
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!
Groups
Badge
Duke Ellington is first African-American and the first musician to solo on U.S. circulating coin
MARY LOU WILLIAMS
INTERVIEW
-
Elizabeth "Betty" Asche Douglas
- Female
- Rochester, PA
- United States
- Blog Posts (3)
- Events
- Groups (4)
- Photos (17)
- Photo Albums (1)
- Videos (1)
Music
Elizabeth "Betty" Asche Douglas's Groups
Gifts Received
Elizabeth "Betty" Asche Douglas has not received any gifts yet
Elizabeth "Betty" Asche Douglas's Page
Profile Information
- Favorite website
- http://www.douglasartgallery.com
- Pittsburgh Connection
- CMU & Pitt grad. Lived on Hill in 50s. Spend most of art & music life in Pittsburgh. I am on the Guild Council of Pittsburgh Filmmakers/Pittsburgh Center for the Arts representing of Women of Visions. Other Center guilds I belong to are Group A and the Society of Sculptors.
- Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers
- Lou Schreiber, Etta Cox, Dwayne Dolphin, Harold Betters, Lou Stellute, Roger Humphries, Al Dowe, Tim Stevens, Tim Jenkins, Chuck Austin, Nelson Harrison, James Johnson, Luther DeJarunett, Tony Campbell, Kenny Blake, Sandy Staley, Don Aliquo, Sean Jones, Dave Pellow, Howie Alexander, Greg Humphries, Michelle Benson, Donna Bailey
- Favorite Jazz Radio or media station
- WESA
- Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue
- CJ's and James Street
- About Me:
- I'm Betty Douglas. I was inducted into the Beaver Valley Musicians (local 82-545, AFM) Hall of Fame in 2003. I am also on the local's board of directors. I am a regular in the "Sweet Jazz" series at Sweetwater Center for the Arts, Sewickley. I do lecture/performance gigs for colleges and other organizations around the region. I am also a widely exhibited, prize-winning visual artist. I am a member of the Rochester Chamber of Commerce and the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce.
- Website:
- http://www.douglasartgallery.com
- Artist or Fan
- artist
Elizabeth "Betty" Asche Douglas's Photos
Elizabeth "Betty" Asche Douglas's Blog
PERSONA NON GRATA at James Street
Posted on September 12, 2015 at 9:30pm 0 Comments 4 Likes
PERSONA NON GRATA I have been unceremoniously banished and denied any possibility of performing again at a well-known Pittsburgh jazz club. WHY? Because, as a board member of Local 82-545 AFM (American Federation of Musicians) I attempted to negotiate fair payment (union scale) for my players for a gig I was offered there. I described its paltry offer as tantamount to exploitation and received this response "Your remarks are way out of line... As the owner of James Street, I will not book…
ContinueInspirosity Gallery presents VITA, a solo show of art works by Elizabeth "Betty" Asche Douglas
Posted on April 27, 2009 at 11:14pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
VITA, a comprehensive show and sale of art works in a variety of media by Elizabeth "Betty" Asche Douglaswill be presented by Inspirosity Art Gallery, 594 3rd St., Beaver, PA, with a gala opening reception on May 16, 8 pm. You are cordially invited to make this premiere event the centerpiece of that weekend.
Artists Talk at "Re-Instrumentation" Exhibit, Moxie Dada Gallery
Posted on April 21, 2009 at 1:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Elizabeth "Betty" Asche Douglas, Thomas Brunger and Shannon Kuhns will discuss their work, sculptures made from discarded parts of musical instruments, on Saturday, April 25 at 4 pm. Would love to see anyone who has the time and inclination to participate in bringing this month-long show to a great close. MoxieDada is located in the Old Fire House at 1416 Arch St., NorthSide Pittsburgh
Elizabeth "Betty" Asche Douglas's Videos
© 2024 Created by Dr. Nelson Harrison.
Powered by
Comment Wall (26 comments)
You need to be a member of Pittsburgh Jazz Network to add comments!
Join Pittsburgh Jazz Network
Jazzy Lady
to Elizabeth (Betty) Asche Douglas
fourth draft, March 9, 2014
Her face—engrained in walnut hues.
Her tones—the strains of jazz and blues.
Her tune she scats to the sax-man’s cues.
She lilts, she shouts, she growls, she coos.
She slings a note; it swings askew.
It stings—and then she sings it true.
And true’s the Tale, though black and bruised,
for bluesin’ pays its Gospel dues.
Her rhythms rise and writhe and rhyme;
She syncopates in dotted time;
and justice, grace, and peace entwine:
her vining themes ply line by line.
It’s hard, when young, to sing the blues.
She’s wrung the years in prayer and pew,
and placed her bets, and lost a few,
and dug the ashes for the clues.
So mix the sorrow with the song,
and hope tomorrow shall belong
to flights of sparrows waxing strong,
when God sets right a world so wrong.
ebad......... who's your accompanist?
Hello Sister Betty, I had a great time meeting and talking with you this past Saturday at Kevin Amos' "Each One Reach One" - I am enjoying your DVD and looking forward to speaking with you again soon - Remember SounDoctrine @ CJs this Saturday at 8PM!!
It is great to see you!! I will officially be back the first week of June. I have new music, new direction, and so much to share with not just Pgh but the world! And all coming out of Pittsburgh!!!! Anyway, look forward to seeing you soon! Stay tuned to the page as I bring it to life.
Peace Be With you,
Brian
Thanks for being my Jazz Buddy !
You sound great !!
BB
Thanks so much for the invite, I got terribly lost and was so frustrated I just went back home. So sorry I missed it, I will make a point to know exactly where I'm going the next time. You had a fantastic evening.
I'm sure you were more than outstanding.......as usual!
Congrats!
Patricia
Best Wishes,
Kennard
View All Comments