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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?

 

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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.

 

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TITLE TOWN Soul & Funk Party x Hot Peas & Butta at Shadow Lounge (E. Liberty)

December 29, 2012 at 9pm to December 30, 2012 at 2am
TITLE TOWN Soul & Funk Party 9 PM-2 AM at Shadow Lounge 5972 Baum Blvd. (E. Liberty) 21+, $5This is the last TITLE TOWN Soul & Funk Party at Shadow Lounge. J. Malls will no longer be involved as of 2013 and Gordy G. will be moving the party to a new location. Gordy will be out of town for the holiday, so check out J. Malls one last time as he’s joined by Philadelphia’s own, Skeme Richards of the world famous Hot Peas & Butta party. In addition to making his mark in the world of Soul…See More
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Pgh Vinyl Con Holiday Happy Hour at brillobox at Brillobox (Bloomfield/Lawrenceville)

December 19, 2012 at 6pm to December 20, 2012 at 12am
PVC Holiday Happy Hour 6 PM-12 AM at Brillobox 4104 Penn Ave. (Bloomfield/Lawrenceville­) 21+, NO COVERWe'll have a smaller curated selection of vendors with vinyl for sale, PLUS we're doing the open-turntables DJ slots again. This is five shopping days before Christmas and gift wrapping will be available. We'll also have a "record check" so that you don't have to carry your records around (if you want to shop and continue to hang out). We’re using the third floor (the green room, never used…See More
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December 3, 2012 at 9pm to December 4, 2012 at 2am
Live jazz with The Interval Trio & friends, 1st set @ 9 PM, drink specials 10 PM-2 AM, 21+, $3 cover. FOOD AVAILABLE UNTIL 11 PM.  DJ's spin jazz in between sets. "LIKE" Interval Monday on Facebook Visit AVA Lounge online at www.avapgh.netFrom the desk of J. Malls ...This is my last Interval Monday, as I will not be organizing or promoting any events next year. I've…See More
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Punk Funk Krak Attack Throwdown w/ J. Malls & Stones Throw Recording Artist CX KiDTRONiK Wednesday, November 21, 2012 brillobox 4104 Penn Ave. Pgh., PA 15224(412) 621-4900 10 PM-2 AM, 21+, $5.00 Ladies FREE before 11 PMPeace Pittsburgh Ppl, For your consideration, we have what promises to be a memorable Thanksgiving Eve event at brillobox. This is my first time back at the venue in quite some time and I’m joined by my homie, current Stones Throw Records artist, Atari Teenage Riot member…See More
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Punk Funk Krak Attack Throwdown w/ J. Malls & Stones Throw Recording Artist CX KiDTRONiK Wednesday, November 21, 2012 brillobox 4104 Penn Ave. Pgh., PA 15224(412) 621-4900 10 PM-2 AM, 21+, $5.00 Ladies FREE before 11 PMPeace Pittsburgh Ppl, For your consideration, we have what promises to be a memorable Thanksgiving Eve event at brillobox. This is my first time back at the venue in quite some time and I’m joined by my homie, current Stones Throw Records artist, Atari Teenage Riot member…See More
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Pgh Vinyl Con #3 (PVC3) at Pittsburgh Filmmakers Saturday, October 27th 2012 12-8 PM, ALL AGES, $3 (no early bird admission) Pittsburgh Filmmakers 477 Melwood Ave. (Oakland) Pittsburgh, PA 15213 For more information: email: PghVinylCon@gmail.com phone: 412-621-1715 visit: www.facebook.com/PghVinylCon follow: http://twitter.com/PghVinylCon coming soon:…See More
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Born and raised in Pittsburgh.
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I don't play favorites ... only on the radio :)
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WRCT Pittsburgh
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AVA
About Me:
I'm a DJ, promoter and graphic designer primarily nowadays.

Check out The Best Kept Secret Radio Show Sundays 8-9 PM (EST) on WRCT Pittsburgh (www.wrct.org).

I'm also the resident DJ/promoter for Interval @ AVA Lounge ... EVERY MONDAY ... 9 PM - ?, 21+, NO COVER!!!

I have two monthly residencies at the brillobox (4104 Penn Ave., Bloomfield/Lawrenceville). They are:

Italo-Disco-Boogie Unltd. (2nd Thursday of each month)
and The Big Throw Back Funk/Soul Dance Party (4th Thursdays)

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Pgh Vinyl Convention debuts Saturday October 8th, 2011

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I'm collaborating with Mind Cure Records in Polish Hill to organize and promote Pittsburgh's newest record show, the Pgh Vinyl Convention, which is presented in association with the  VIA Music & New Media Festival 2011. VIA is a music festival that's going to be in East Liberty in October. Here goes the…

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Blogging about my blog ---> www.idigpgh.com

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I wanted to make everyone aware of this new project that I'm working on, I DIG PGH. It isn't exactly new because I started working on it 6 years ago, but I finally started making the info public last month. Anyhow, I've been collecting and researching local records for a while now, officially for the past 6 years I suppose. I guess I started accumulating them when I was 15. I'm creating a resource to document them now.… Continue

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Hey Pittsburgh Jazz Network. I uploaded a new mix last week. It's summer-themed and it's called The Kool-Aid Mix Vol. 1. Here goes more info:



For the most part this mix is kind of mellow/mid-tempo … definitely appropriate for the early hours of the cook out, or for when you’re chilling out and trying to enjoy the summer months. I had a lot of left over tracks and there’s lots of other tracks that I started coming up on once the mix was completed (some more obvious than others), so… Continue

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At 5:27am on August 6, 2011, A. Darrell Dunning said…
Type in Pyrymyd on Youtube, there are a few of their songs out there.
At 2:37am on June 16, 2011, A. Darrell Dunning said…

JM, The Ooh Baby Pamoja is not the same group. The Pgh, Pamoja began in Homewood with brothers Butch (guitar) and Michael (bass) and drummer Alvin Owens they added horns and percussion. The original name was "Upendo Ni Pamoja" (not to be confused with the 1971 Ramsey Lewis recording). They later merged with another band "Rah Herb" and formed Pyrymyd. They released 'Earthquake Shake' which got some airplay in Pgh then moved to LA in the late 70's hoping to make it big. Check Youtube there are a few of their cuts there.

DD

At 6:33am on June 11, 2011, A. Darrell Dunning said…
What up J. yea, those bands were poppin when I was in the Bugh. I actually played in a couple of them and had friends in a few others. Those were the good old days. I'm looking for an excuse to get back home, I don't have any more family there so it's a little more difficult. I definitely would like to check out the scene now or even get my current band booked in Pgh.
At 3:56pm on August 23, 2010, Marta Graciela Bressi gave J. Malls a gift…
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At 3:55pm on August 23, 2010, Marta Graciela Bressi said…
Dear J. Malls,

Thanks for your gratitude.I'm a member.

I´d really appreciate it if you could take the time to look at my work and leave your impressions here or in the guestbook on my homepage- http://www.freewebs.com/miartemartagracielabressi- where there are more samples of my digital art works, engravings and sculptures. The web site´s in Spanish but, if you want to read the texts in English, you can access my Livejournal:

http://pallasatheneas.livejournal.com

You can also visit the website we created with the Belgian jazz musician Dirk Schreurs to make our recent video art collaboration known to the world:

http://www.freewebs.com/mindsofglass

New Website: http://martagracielabressistudios.webs.com/

Regards,

Marta

P.S.: Unfortunately, i' ve got too many contact on the network to add more.File free to add me if you want.
At 5:14pm on January 2, 2010, JOHN PAPI said…
JMalls
Is it possible to add jp blues to your playlist with tri to wes, JP BLUES is being re done to come out in the spring as a tribute to Wendell Byrd.. thanks john papi
At 2:41am on July 23, 2009, JOHN PAPI said…
HEY J

CHECK OUT THE SOUNDS ON MY SITE , LET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED ANYTHING FOR YOUR GIGS.. JOHN PAPI
At 6:52pm on June 20, 2009, JOHN PAPI said…
Thanks J
I WOULD LIKE YOU TO LISTEN TO SOME OF OUR OTHER STUFF; MAYBE I COULD SEND YOU A CD... LET ME KNOW WHERE.. JOHN PAPI
At 5:28pm on March 9, 2009, selena brookins said…
thanks j for having me as a friend. I don't drink, and don't fancy going to bars, but ava's sounds like a winner. hope to see you there. again t.y.
At 3:26am on March 9, 2009, Ed Skirtich said…
Hi J.,

Thanks for adding me as a friend and for putting up photos with myself and Sean Jones.

Yeah, I miss hangin' out with yinz at AVA.

The big band I play in on Mon. started back up and we do paid gigs.

But thanks for keeping me in mind.

If I ever get a free Mon. I'll keep y'all in mind.

Keep the groove goin' at AVA.

That's really cool about all knds of heavyweight jazz cats are passin' through AVA.

Peace,
Ed Skirtich
Artistic Director/Jazz Woekshop, Inc.
ejskirtich@comcast.net
(412) 422-4149 (H)
(412) 841-8046 (C)

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