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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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- Pittsburgh Connection
- Living in Pittsburgh, working in Pittsburgh, working hard to promote local jazz musicians. Love the music.
- Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers
- Howie Alexander
Joe Harris
Throckmorton
Gerald "Shotgun" Haymon
Dwayne Dolphin
Sean Jones
Dr. Nelson Harrison
Roger Humphries
Greg Humphries
Kenia
Carolyn Perteete
Lou Stellute
Craig Davis
George Jones
Maureen Budway
I could go on all night like this...I love them all!
- Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue
- Still Crawford Grill on the Square, in my lifetime, there was nothing better.
- About Me:
- I'm lucky to have the opportunity to work with so many talented musicians. I don't play, but if I did, I'd play drums. Treating myself to a drum kit for my next birthday.
- Artist or Fan
- fan, industry professional
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Joe Harris workshop CANCELLED
Posted on April 29, 2008 at 2:20am 0 Comments 0 Likes
JAZZ PHOTOGRAPHY-TEENIE HARRIS/NATHAN SCHRITTER-709 PENN AVENUE GALLERY
Posted on April 24, 2008 at 6:41pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
CLASSICS/STANDARDS BY TEENIE HARRIS, COURTESY OF THE CARNEGIE MUSEUMS
SHOW CLOSES MAY 4
GALLERY HOURS-TUE-THURS, 12PM-6PM
FRI-SAT, 12PM-8PM
CLOSING RECEPTION ON APRIL 25 DURING GALLERY CRAWL, FEATURING HOWIE ALEXANDER
Howie Alexander at 709 Penn Avenue Gallery, April 25, 5:30-9pm-GALLERY CRAWL, CULTURAL DISTRICT
Posted on April 24, 2008 at 6:38pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
19 DIFFERENT LOCATIONS
DJ'S, DANCE, THEATRE, AND LOTS OF MUSIC
SEE HOWIE ALEXANDER AT 709 PENN AVENUE GALLERY FROM 5:30-9PM
GO TO WWW.PGHARTS.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION
SEE THE NATHAN SCHRITTER/TEENIE HARRIS JAZZ PHOTOGRAPH SHOW AT 709
IMPROV/OBSERVATIONS BY NATHAN SCHRITTER
CLASSICS/STANDARDS BY TEENIE HARRIS, COURTESY OF THE CARNEGIE MUSEUMS
PRESENTED BY THE PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST/EDUCATION/COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Joe Harris jazz lecture and demo-May 1, 6pm, 709 Penn Avenue Gallery, Cultural District
Posted on April 24, 2008 at 6:33pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Join Mr. Harris for an evening of… Continue
Saxophonist Hosea Taylor celebrates 65 years in jazz with book signing/sale at Cabaret, 8pm, April 29
Posted on April 24, 2008 at 6:31pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Hosea Taylor celebrates 65 years as a jazz musician this year. He has played with too many jazz greats to mention, and has won numerous awards for his dedication to jazz music, through performance and education. Dirt Street is an entertaining journey that leads the reader to all of… Continue
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June 3-Sept. 9, sponsored by Bank of New York Mellon, presented by The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust/Education/Community Engagement
June 3-MCG Jazz Legacy Band, 5pm (Katz Plaza)
June 3-Gerald Haymon, 7pm (Backstage Bar)
go to www.pgharts.org for full schedule
Please let me know. i can make an appt. to see you if you would like.
Thanks
Beside Nelson, i have played with kenny blake, Emily Remler(now deceased) Al Dowe and Etta Cox, Lou stellute, maureen Budway, Eric Suseoff, Don Aliquo and in fact i gave greg Humpries his first gig at 'Toute Suite' that was in Homewood on a New years Eve w/ me and Emily. The first time i saw Howie Alexander when I came back, he said 'I used to sneak in Hemmingways to see you and kenny blake back in the day". My, how we get old and they grow up!
Anyway, I wanted to fit a lifetime of music in 2 or 3 paragraphs,hence all the data. I do think you get the point. Please get in touch with me on this website!
Yes, drums...I can play a "little bit". In 10 years, I'd love to be able to show up at jam sessions and hold my own.
Janis
Drums, eh? It's never too late for music you know. Thank you for your keen awareness and dedicated support. You are a part of the jazz family as is your father who provided his entrepreneurial support against great for so many years.
Janis
Peace,
Michele Bensen