Pittsburgh's Own Regional Notables of Jazz

AFRO-AMERICAN MUSIC INSTITUTE CELEBRATES 36 YEARS

http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/building-today-for-tomorrow/x/267428

Pain Relief Beyond Belief

http://www.komehsaessentials.com/

Welcome to
Pittsburgh Jazz Network

Or sign in with:

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.

WELCOME!

Groups

Bobby P's Podcast of vin…

5 members
0 Comments 5 Likes
https://superbowlhalftim…

1 member
0 Comments 0 Likes

https://wweroyal-rumble.…

1 member
0 Comments 0 Likes
https://winterxgames.de/

1 member
0 Comments 0 Likes

https://livevsuson.de/ra…

1 member
0 Comments 0 Likes

View All

web counter

Find more photos like this on THE MODERN VOCALIST.com

Badge

Loading…

Get Badge

Duke Ellington is first African-American and the first musician to solo on U.S. circulating coin

MARY LOU WILLIAMS

INTERVIEW

In Her Own Words

PITTSBURGH JAZZ CHANNEL - 24/7

PITTSBURGH MUSIC HISTORY

THE PERIODIC TABLE OF JAZZ HISTORY

PITTSBURGH JAZZ CHANNEL

PITTSBURGH MUSIC - CLP

OPEN SKY JAZZ

PITTSBURGH- THEN and NOW

RE-KONCEPTION RADIO

Featured Blog Posts (736)

The Big Cd Release Party of "STOWAWAY"

Added by Doug Jackson on January 26, 2012 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Fancy Ass Records Featured Artist Of The Month

Fancy Ass Records Featured Artist of the Month in the Electronica Division is Somnia Rosa out of California. Fancy Ass Records recognizes artist "Ghost" for the unique and brilliant talents of this young man. He plays multiple instruments, speaks seven languages and is a web master as well. It is our honor to invite "Ghost" on to the Fancy Ass Records Label. Fancy Ass Records invites artist's of every genre'. This is just one of our many many genre's. …

Continue

Added by Fancy Ass Records on January 26, 2012 at 9:19pm — No Comments

Fancy Ass Records Featured Artist Of The Month

Fancy Ass Records Features Somnia Rosa out of The State Of California as our Artist of the Month. This is the first artist in our Electoronica Division. The artist "Ghost" is an amazing young man. He writes his own music, produces and performs as well as speaking seven languages and is a web master. Fancy Ass Records has many music division genre's.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKapII5Ut7M

Added by Fancy Ass Records on January 26, 2012 at 9:24pm — No Comments

Honoring Pittsburgh National Leader in Music Education

Pittsburgh Music History

Honoring Charles N Boyd

A National Leader in Music Education

Read of his accomplishments at Pittsburgh Music…

Continue

Added by Paul Carosi on January 26, 2012 at 1:54pm — 1 Comment

The Lost Music School -the Pittsburgh Musical Institute

Pittsburgh Music History

Remembering the Pittsburgh Musical Institute

PMI the Lost Music School

Read about the music school where…

Continue

Added by Paul Carosi on January 25, 2012 at 2:31pm — 3 Comments

Pittsburgh Music History Honoring Renown Drummer and Percussionist Bernie Dresel Read his new Pittsburgh Music History Profile Bernie Dresel -Bern'in Up the Drums Read the story of the Sharon, P…

Pittsburgh Music History

Honoring Renown Drummer and Percussionist

Bernie Dresel

Read his new Pittsburgh Music History Profile

Bernie…

Continue

Added by Paul Carosi on January 23, 2012 at 1:34pm — No Comments

Looking for musician information.

Hello all,

I am currently in search of information about a particular musician who performed with the California-Ramblers and Max Adkins. The musician was Elmer "Bunny" Drown, he was my great grandfather and I know very little about him. The only remnants of him left in my family are a picture of him and his sax. What I know is he played tenor sax and clarinet, he lived in Pittsburgh, was married to Anne ( they had two children Ronald and Douglas). I am trying to find any possible…

Continue

Added by Bruce E Faulkner on January 18, 2012 at 11:00pm — 9 Comments

Little Georgie Benson Child R&B Singing Star becomes Pop Superstar

Pittsburgh Music History

Read the updated profile on George Benson at Pittsburgh Music History

Hear the song "She Made Me Mad" that George recorded at age 10 on RCA victor and his single "If You Love Me" recorded with the Altairs at age 15 in 1959. Unable to afford lessons he learned…

Continue

Added by Paul Carosi on January 18, 2012 at 8:51pm — 1 Comment

Play Michigan's Historic Theaters, Meet Michigan's Movie Industry

Before the 1930s and the advent of what has come to be called the "talkies", opulently decorated vaudeville and movie theaters were built. Predating the earliest sound systems they were created to be acoustically perfect. Every small town had one. Michigan at one time had many from its south western…

Continue

Added by CHC Network on January 13, 2012 at 4:22pm — No Comments

Honoring Maxine Sullivan - Who Put the "Ing" in Swing

Pittsburgh Music History

Honoring Maxine Sullivan

One of the Greatest Singers of the 20th Century…

Continue

Added by Paul Carosi on January 13, 2012 at 9:59pm — No Comments

6th Bucharest International Jazz Competition 2012

6^th Bucharest International Jazz Competition 2012

For BANDS and VOCALISTS of all nationalities

Date: 12-19 May 2012

Place: Bucharest, Romania

100% jazz & more...competition, jam sessions, workshops...

Bucharest International Jazz Competition, organized by jmEvents, is a…

Continue

Added by Magdalena Vaida on January 8, 2012 at 5:54am — No Comments

Extra Special Savoy Jazz Night to start the New Year!!!

Another great night of jazz at Savoy this past Monday (12/26). Shawnee Lake was on fire! Thanks to everyone who shared their day after Christmas with us here at Savoy, listening to great music. And we’re not done with this holiday season just yet! The day after New Year’s day (1/2/12), is going to start off the year of jazz at Savoy with bang!

Pittsburgh is well known for its rich history of exceptional jazz masters who got their start right here. Recent years show that this…

Continue

Added by Charlie G. Sanders on December 28, 2011 at 10:41pm — No Comments

A Pittsburgh Music Christmas

Happy Holidays from Pittsburgh Music History

Enjoy Christmas Tunes from Pittsburgh Musicians

Pittsburgh Music Christmas Playlist

Featuring great holiday music from Pete Hewlett, Jackie Evancho, Christina…

Continue

Added by Paul Carosi on December 24, 2011 at 3:53pm — No Comments

Christmas thank you to fans of Savoy Jazz

Hi everyone! Just wanted to take this time to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas! These past few months since Savoy Jazz Night started have been simply amazing. My hope was to put together a night of jazz at Savoy that would bless Pittsburgh jazz fans the way I have been blessed by this most amazing music, Jazz! Your wonderful support is the best gift I could get this Christmas. Savoy will continue to present the best jazz around, stay tuned!. Thanks for your support! Charlie…

Continue

Added by Charlie G. Sanders on December 23, 2011 at 5:54pm — 1 Comment

“Mad Man of Music and Many Voices” Who Promoted Jazz

Pittsburgh Music History

Honoring

Sterling Yates

Musician, Comedic Actor, and Radio and TV Host who promoted Jazz on KDKA and WQED

Read his story at…

Continue

Added by Paul Carosi on December 14, 2011 at 7:31pm — No Comments

Honoring 1930s Jazz Imprersario Sellers McKee Hall

Pittsburgh Music History

Remembering Sell Hall

Jazz Impresario and Sportsman

Sell brought the big swing bands to the Labor Temple and Pythian Temple for his popular dances during the 1920s and 1930s. He began as a star athlete with the Monticellos basketball team, the Homestead Grays, and the American…

Continue

Added by Paul Carosi on December 8, 2011 at 5:26pm — 1 Comment