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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.
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- I have never been to Pittsburgh for a hang, but it looks like there is more jazz clubs than Montreal . Maybe I should move!
Look for my Montreal dates during the Jazz festival in my blog.
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- I am Jazz pianist based in Montreal. Here is the official blurb ..
The Geoff Lapp Trio'.....has been a cornerstone of the Montreal jazz scene since 1999. Extended gigs at many of the town's premiere night spots have established the group as a hot draw for aficionados in search of that heady space where soulful and cerebral fuse. Drawing upon a wide palette of jazz moods, 'The Geoff Lapp Trio' delivers a sound that is tasteful, innovative, and infectiously swinging.
Stream the compete CD: http://www.fizzkicks.com/geofflapptrio/
“Stained Glass“ is a Straight-Ahead Jazz Cd with 5 originals, and 5 standards
I made this music player at MyFlashFetish.com.
What the critics say:
“A Delightful jazz excursion,” -- -allmusic.com Ken Dryden
“ clarity of touch and exquisite control of dynamics ,a winning combination“ Bud Kopman, Allaboutjazz
“A revelation: generously proportioned, understated, with moments of
surprising audacity. -- -Macleans Paul Wells “
“Has much to offer the jazz world”-- -ejazznews.com John Gilbert
“Melodic and swinging jazz piano from an under appreciated talent”-- -
Salon.com
“…take note of the growth of the annual jazz festival that has brought more widespread and well deserved recognition for talented jazz artists like Lapp…tasteful…swinging…check out Lapp” ” Cadence Jazz Journal, USA
Downloads
“Zack In The Box“- A funky Horace Silver Romp
http://www.geofflapp.com/music/audiofiles/08%20-%20Zack%20in%20the%...
“Yo Bro“ Like a country stream weaving through the Canadian prairie
http://www.jazzworldquest.com/mp3s/yobro.mp3
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Management: Lorraine Craig at gonefishing At geofflapp.com
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Montreal Jazz Festival time..my dates
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Upcoming Dates
Jun 26, 2008 Thursday 7:00 PM Queue de Cheval Montreal, QC
Rene Levesque Blvd & Peel 7-11
Jun 27, 2008 Friday 7:00 PM Queue de Cheval Montreal, QC
Rene Levesque Blvd & Peel 7-11
Jun 28, 2008 Saturday 7:00 PM Queue de Cheval Montreal, QC
Rene Levesque Blvd & Peel 7-11
Jun 29, 2008 Sunday TBA… Continue
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I want to mention that we posted a few songs on a new music site where songs are judged by YOU… Continue
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Welcome to the PJN. All you have to do is browse the videos posted and the pictures and you will realize that you are more familiar with and influenced by Pittsburgh Jazz than you thought.