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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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- Favorite website
- http://www.audibleimages.net
- Pittsburgh Connection
- Pittsburgh based Big Band
- Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers
- The Burg' Big Band, Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra
- Favorite Jazz Radio or media station
- WDUQ 90.5 fm
- Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue
- Pittsburgh Jazz Society, Rhythm House Cafe (Bridgeville, PA), Manchester Craftsmans Guild
- About Me:
- "The Tuesday Night Big Band" (TNB) was formed about 2003 by Dr. Tom Yost (who has provided the band with hundreds of charts, state of the art sound equipment and everything necessary to supply the band), Dick Smith (trombone) and Deb Weible (drums). TNB repretoire consists of jazz arrangements by such arrangers as Tom Kubis, Gordon Goodwin and Sammy Nestico, to name a few. Many of the band's jazz arrangements have been specially arranged and/or composed by the band's directors Richard Mansfield and Joe Campus. TNB delivers these fresh original arrangements at every performance!!!
In 2006, the band grew and evolved into a second band called 'The Pittsburgh Doo Wop Big Band" (PDWB). The PDWB repretoire consists of all original Doo Wop style charts written by Richard Mansfield. The band also performs a show called "Memories Are made with Music - A Tribute to the 50's, 60's & 70's" that includes tunes from the favorite artists of that era. This show was entirely written and arranged by Rich Mansfield. Many will recognize Rich as the arranger and orchestra conductor for the nationally acclaimed PBS "American Soundtrack Series" shows "Doo Wop 50", "Doo Wop 51" & R&B 40". This is Doo Wop in a BIG way!!
The Band Members Are:
Alto I - Dave Langett
Alto II - Rick Matt
Tenor I - Jim "Iceman" Emminger
Tenor II - Todd Bushyager
Bari Sax - Dr. Tom Yost
Trombone I - Dick Smith
Trombone II - Joe Schulties
Trombone III - Howard Hartmann
Bass Trombone - Phil Vanouse
Trumpet I - Devon Smeal
Trumpet II - Skip McAuliffe
Trumpet III - Wes Ward
Trumpet IV- Vince DiAntonio
Trumpet V & Director - Joe Campus
Drums - Deb Weible
Bass - Vince Gorman
Keyboard - Brian Pappal
Vocals- Lori Russo
Doo Wop Vocals - Will Manker
Director - Rich Mansfield
Composers/Arrangers - Rich Mansfield & Joe Campus
The Band rehearses almost every Tuesday evening at RCAC in Oakmont, PA.
The band recorded it's first CD "In The Swing Of Things" in February of 2008 at Audible Images Studios (North Hills) with recording engineer and Grammy Award winner Jay Dudt!!
To obtain a copy of the CD or to contact the band please send an e-mail with your request to GEODAW@aol.com.
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- artist, industry professional
Our Upcoming Public Gigs Are As Follows (Private gigs are not listed):
* The Pittsburgh Doo Wop Big Band - Friday, March 4th, 2011 - RCAC Benefit at The Harmar House, Cheswick, Pa, 6:30 pm until 10:30 pm. $30 per person. Call RCAC at (412) 828-1062 for reservations (includes appetizers, dinner, dessert, coffee, tea, dancing!)
* The Tuesday Night Big Band - Sunday, May 29th, 2011 - Pittsburgh Jazz Society @ The Rivers Casino, 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Grandview Buffet
* The Pittsburgh Doo Wop Big Band - Friday, March 4th, 2011 - RCAC Benefit at The Harmar House, Cheswick, Pa, 6:30 pm until 10:30 pm. $30 per person. Call RCAC at (412) 828-1062 for reservations (includes appetizers, dinner, dessert, coffee, tea, dancing!)
* The Tuesday Night Big Band - Sunday, May 29th, 2011 - Pittsburgh Jazz Society @ The Rivers Casino, 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Grandview Buffet
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IT UP BROTHER, HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON... JOHN PAPI
I started my career singing with big bands in Pittsburgh.
1. The Frank Jarema Band
2. The Bunny Castrodale Band
3. The Hal Curtis Band
4. The Joey Sims Band
5 The Jimmy Dorsey Band w/ Lee castle
6. The Balcony Big Band
7. The Roger Humphries Big Band
7.The Stan Kenton Alumi Band w/ Mike Vax
Kloman Schmitt wrote my first big band charts when I was 17 and I still have them, plus a few more!
Keep on swingin,
Michele Bensen
This is a fabulous organization of outstanding artists. I look forward to you making your presence felt here and your using the network to amplify and announce your activities.