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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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Duo gig
Added by Terrence on April 13, 2011 at 7:45pm — No Comments
Concert with TJO 4/15/11
Added by Terrence on April 13, 2011 at 7:43pm — No Comments
Jazz on the Radio
Here's my take on this.
First of all Jazz radio is not dead. Some programmers lack immagination and can't program their way out of a paper bag. Those individuals are killing the culture and the music that surrounds it.It's about the music...not the station. Stations come and go. So do formats. When it comes to who is on the air it is not what you know, but who you know. And yes, there is an uneven playing field.
I have been able to successfully program Jazz on commercial and…
ContinueAdded by Kevin Amos on April 12, 2011 at 8:03pm — No Comments
Lil Reese "Push Up On You"
Lil Reese tells the ladies that he miss putting it on them. Lets open the gates for this young artist to break…
ContinueAdded by Gansta Marcus on April 12, 2011 at 4:05am — No Comments
A new 'space' for jazz
Despite the potential loss of our jazz programming station, there are certainly exciting things happening in Pittsburgh jazz these days, which you know. I hope that someday soon, this will be considered one of them:
PJNers, I'd love for you to check out the new website for a project I'm working on, called JAZZSPACE - an emerging artist program that supports the professional and personal development of the next generation…
ContinueAdded by Maggie Johnson on April 9, 2011 at 9:17pm — No Comments
The Brian Edwards Excursion appearing @........
The Brian Edwards Excursion will be appearing at Cafe Notte , Saturday April 16th. The last show Brian and the band played there was…
ContinueAdded by BrianEdwardsMediaWorks on April 6, 2011 at 8:32pm — No Comments
Plugged distributes Moserobie and Avishai Cohen.
» 2011-04-05
Plugged Music is effective from the fall 2010 distributing the quality jazz label Moserobie. Moserobie is one of the few Swedish labels with an international reputation and their catalogue holds over 70 titles with artists such as Nina Ramsby, Mats Öberg, The Core, Kullrusk, Ludvig Berghe, Lina Nyberg, Nacka Forum, Magnus Broo and of course with founder…
Added by Plugged Music Distribution on April 5, 2011 at 7:32am — No Comments
ACTION United for Jazz!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL A LATER DATE TBA
WYEP has a bid in to purchase WDUQ, and we hear the plan is to take away Jazz programming.
So many Jazz musicians have called me up and asked me to use my organizer skills to help them, that I am bound to respond. As an organizer, I know that the first thing you need to win is a strong organization that is willing to fight. So, are you willing to fight?
A new organization is forming now; a chapter of ACTION United, one specifically for musicians, that will fight for…
ContinueAdded by Dr. Nelson Harrison on March 25, 2011 at 10:30pm — 9 Comments
Phat Man Dee singing Three Times this weekend!
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Ronnie Laws coming to Pittsburgh.......
Added by The Brian Edwards Excursion on March 24, 2011 at 2:14pm — No Comments
Jazz Event No More at Thunderbird Cafe
I was informed that our event this Saturday was cancelled, thus ending our run there since November.
Right now I feel very let down by a lot of folks.
Added by Kevin Amos on March 24, 2011 at 12:54am — No Comments
The Brian Edwards Excursion appearing @......
The Brian Edwards Excursion
will be appearing at Cafe' Notte Saturday April 2, 9pm-12pm. This promises to be a night of great music in one of the cities best venues with one…
ContinueAdded by The Brian Edwards Excursion on March 23, 2011 at 8:30pm — No Comments
AID FOR THE PEOPLE OF JAPAN - STRENGTH CD RELEASE
Added by Melodic Revolution on March 22, 2011 at 5:56pm — No Comments
Spring, Song, Phat Man Dee and you!
I would love to see you, it shall be a phabulous evening of musical righteouscity...
I saw Bushwalla when he emceed the Jason Mraz tour last…
Added by Phat Man Dee on March 17, 2011 at 4:15am — No Comments
Melvin Sparks passes
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John Hall
Added by jay french on March 16, 2011 at 2:14pm — 1 Comment
Last Minute Prom Planning Guide – Quick Reminders & Prom Tips
Last minute prom planning is tough, though it happens for all sorts of reasons. Sometimes a guy will wait until the last minute to invite a girl to prom. Sometimes money is an issue that requires delayed planning; especially in this economy. Disorganization has got to be the most common reason for why some girls and guys make last minute prom plans. No matter what the reason for last minute prom… Continue
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Hope Digital Series (2011): Samples
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John Hall
RIP Luther, we'll miss you!
Has anyone heard from John since the earthquake in Japan? A little panicked here...
Added by Lori L Brazill on March 12, 2011 at 4:58am — 1 Comment
Luther DeJarunett, A World Class Musician.
Losing people we love and cherish in our lives is never easy. Having to say farewell, dear friend for now, seems hard enough, but when it's unexpected, when it happens suddenly, we are shocked beyond belief. Hearing the words, "Luther is gone, he passed away tonight", was more then I could comprehend. It sounded so surreal, but it was true. My heart was broken and I was speechless.
How many hours had he and I talked about life…
ContinueAdded by Michele Bensen on March 12, 2011 at 1:00am — 7 Comments
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