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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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3rd Annual Each One, Teach One Music and Radio Conference,June 11, 2011

2011 Each One Teach One 3rd Music and Radio Conference

Sponsored by: New Pittsburgh Courier, Soul-Patrol.com, Arts Greenhouse, Umoja African Arts,

Black Music Education Project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Conference Coordinator, 412-506-0206

Kevin Amos is assembling together once again a dynamic group of folks from international, local and national levels that he has been associated with throughout his 31 years in broadcasting and the arts.…

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Added by Kevin Amos on September 6, 2011 at 12:00am — No Comments

Brian Edwards is now accepting students

Greetings everyone,

I wanted to let you all know that I am now on staff at Bentley & Romito Professional Music Lessons Studio in Irwin. We still have spots open so if you are serious about learning to play the drums from a world class drummer and want to get a "different" perspective of the instrument I am your guy (see bio). Bentley and Romito has been around for a while now providing top notch music education from some of the best musicians, known not just in Pgh. or…

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Added by The Brian Edwards Excursion on September 1, 2011 at 2:20pm — No Comments

Jazz @ Andy's Tonight! Followed by Fiesta Wednesday!

What are you doing tonight??? I would love to see you out and about downtown at the beautiful Fairmount Hotel in their Andy's Wine Bar! Joining me are Miguel Sague III and Carlos Peña of Guaracha and on bass Mr Tony DePaolis! Showtime is 8-10 pm, no cover, great cocktails and a delightful little menu. This is one of Pittsburgh's newer…

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Added by Phat Man Dee on August 31, 2011 at 3:16pm — No Comments

A Drummer's Ears

As a drummer, there is nothing better than creating rhythmic patterns that present a foundation for the

other musicians to groove to. The use of dynamics

is important in letting them shine. There's a time for

a little 'piano' and a time for 'forte.' A good drummer must know the difference between the two and

when to apply each.

Added by Frank Catanzano on August 30, 2011 at 11:47am — No Comments

¨Hope Digital Series ( 2011): Samples¨

Gift ( Difference Multiply ZoomII Coordenadas Polares destelloLuminosos)…

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Added by Marta Graciela Bressi on August 30, 2011 at 4:54am — No Comments

Octoberfest musicians needed for september 17th.

I am in need of brass (trumpet and trombone) and a keyboard/accordian for a gig in the south hills on Saturday september 17th, from 7-9 that pays $75 a musician. Gig requires knowledge of German Music, with some polkas,and anything in between ! Please contact Mike Sciomacco at 412-965-2725 ASAP !

Added by Michael Sciomacco on August 25, 2011 at 10:10pm — No Comments

¨Hope Digital Series ( 2011): Samples¨

Tomorrow Stars Today ( Cámara Licuar Burbujas Difference Nova)…

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Added by Marta Graciela Bressi on August 23, 2011 at 12:27am — No Comments

Actually Useful Research About Younger Jazz Audiences (John Rogers for NPR)

by PATRICK JARENWATTANANON August 15, 2011

The audience at the latest concert in WBGO's The Checkout: Live From 92Y Tribeca series. There's a new study out on the jazz audience. And for once, it actually contains some pertinent information about younger jazz concertgoers — the demographic much bandied-about the last time there was significant data about live jazz crowds, and the one necessarily responsible for the future proliferation of jazz performances.

In 2009, the… Continue

Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on August 17, 2011 at 12:19pm — 1 Comment

Record Industry Braces for Artists’ Battles Over Song Rights

By LARRY ROHTER

Published: August 15, 2011

Since their release in 1978, hit albums like Bruce Springsteen’s “Darkness on the Edge of Town,” Billy Joel’s “52nd Street,” the Doobie Brothers’ “Minute by Minute,” Kenny Rogers’s “Gambler” and Funkadelic’s “One Nation Under a Groove” have generated tens of millions of dollars for record companies. But thanks to a little-noted provision in United States copyright law, those artists — and thousands more — now have the right to reclaim… Continue

Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on August 16, 2011 at 3:34am — 1 Comment

"SoulTracks" Review on "Stowaway"

"SoulTracks" A world wide online music news publication, did it's review on "Stowaway"(on the mothership) by Mr.Howard Dukes,and Mr.Chris Rizik, Publisher.

www.soultracks.com/doug-jackson-stowaway-review

Added by Doug Jackson on August 15, 2011 at 3:14pm — No Comments

"SoulTracks" Reviews "Stowaway"

"SoulTracks" A world wide online music news publication,

did it's review on "Stowaway"(on the Mothership) by Mr.

Howard Dukes, and Mr. Chris Rizik, Publisher.

www.soultracks.com/doug-jackson-stowaway-review

Comments are welcome.

Added by Doug Jackson on August 15, 2011 at 2:07pm — No Comments

Wtch out Batman, there's a Mousetrap in town!

It's true, Batman is filming in Pittsburgh, and I am pretty excited about it. In the heart of all the world's growing pains and insanity right now, somehow Hollywood manages to make it all shiny and new..... but as excited as I am for the caped crusader, I am far more thrilled to let you know, if you hadn't already heard.....

The larger than Lifesize Mousetrap is in town!!!!! These old friends of…

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Added by Phat Man Dee on August 11, 2011 at 12:13am — No Comments

Local musicians vs musicians from somewhere else

I don't normally post my thoughts on this site when I am peeved , but I have to clear these thoughts. I played a gig this weekend with three of Pittsburgh"s best musicians: Mark Lucas, Brian Sanders, and Kevin Howard. These three guys as well as myself played with Ronnie Laws at the August Wilson Center a few months back. The guys and I discussed back on the Ronnie gig about how The "audiences" and promoters here in Pgh don't really appreciate the talent that lives here and this weekend was…

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Added by The Brian Edwards Excursion on August 8, 2011 at 9:45pm — No Comments

Devorah Sings August 16th NYC-birthday jazz!

HI Pgh- I hope you'll join us- August 16th

I'm singing on my birthday!

at The Underground- NYC-

955 West End Ave/sw corner 107th

8-11PM

Live Jazz, Great food, drinks

Would love to see my Pgh friends- please join us for a jazz celebration!

love,

Devorah

with Mark Berman-piano, Sean Smith-bass, drums-tba +surprise guests

Added by Devorah Segall on August 4, 2011 at 2:16am — No Comments

Master guitarist RANDY JOHNSTON's new CD: "People Music"

Now available at www.RandomActRecords.com ----- "People Music" an amalgam of Jazz, Rock, Funk and Soul, featuring master guitarist Randy Johnston, Hammond organist Pat Bianchi and drummer Carmen Intorre, Jr.

Great, memorable originals by Randy, plus covers of tunes by Chick Corea, Mose Allison and Eddie Harris. Randy makes his vocal debut on 2 tunes!

Thanks for supporting JAZZ!!!

Added by Scott Elias on August 2, 2011 at 6:26pm — No Comments

Various Artists - Next In Line

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Added by Gansta Marcus on August 1, 2011 at 6:24am — No Comments

Mississippi Time

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Added by Gansta Marcus on July 28, 2011 at 4:46am — No Comments

Local choir wins national prize - New Pittsburgh Courier Article

Written by Genea Webb

Wednesday, 27 July 2011 12:17

Last month, the Afro American Music Institute’s Boys Choir won first place at the National Boys Choir Convention in Louisville, Ky., beating out three other choirs from Kansas City, Mo., and Louisville, winning a trophy and medal.

“I am so happy and proud of my boys,” Pamela Johnson said. “This was a wonderful opportunity for the choir. They have the opportunity to become great Black men.”…

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Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on July 28, 2011 at 1:38am — 1 Comment

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The cutting edge for today is e-commerce. Websites have become the home of online business processes of all kinds; these websites have become important part of companies. Thus, the purpose and scope of websites has increased greatly and many businesses today manage them as the dynamic business applications.

So, in order to become champion in this competitive edge, it is mandatory that one’s business website should appear on the top of search result pages of a search. This task can be… Continue

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