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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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The Cairo Jazz Mania Festival.
Despite a last minute, enforced change of venue, the Cairo Jazz Mania Festival managed to get under way more or less on schedule. The new venue was one of Cairo's most interesting tourist sites, the Citadel, a 16th century Mamluk castle set high above Cairo and it provided an incredible backdrop for live jazz performances. Lack of sufficient publicity meant that crowds were relatively small but what they lacked in size they made up for in enthusiasm. High spots were the Jazzex Band, an a… Continue
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R.I.P. DAVID PARR OF THE LA-RELLS
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Women Who Rock, Friday Night Fusion, Bikes for India & More!
(Sing to the tune of "What do you do with a drunken sailor?")
"What do you do when you're Phat Man Dee?" (repeat 3 x)
"Earleye in the morning?"
To which one would respond (if you liked old sea shanties with modern
twists)
"Tell her she has 4 gigs this week!" (repeat 3 x)
"Make sure she buys more glitter!"
And buy more glitter I shall, and more bindis and more fishnets, and more bow rosin for my cello and if I have any money left over at all, I need… Continue
"What do you do when you're Phat Man Dee?" (repeat 3 x)
"Earleye in the morning?"
To which one would respond (if you liked old sea shanties with modern
twists)
"Tell her she has 4 gigs this week!" (repeat 3 x)
"Make sure she buys more glitter!"
And buy more glitter I shall, and more bindis and more fishnets, and more bow rosin for my cello and if I have any money left over at all, I need… Continue
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THE MUSIC FAMILY
This month is exactly two years ago that I met Gary "Brotherman" Branchaud. Not only one of the most talented bass players on the planet but also one of the coolest cats on earth! I have had the honor and the blessing of doing many many shows with Gary and more importantly, we have had some wonderful times together as friends. One of the best and many gifts that The Lord so graciously bestowed upon me when I moved to Nashville is the "Gift of Friendship." I have… Continue
Added by Mandy Mason on October 18, 2010 at 2:43pm — 1 Comment
Jazz Concert 3rd Street Art Gallery Carnegie
In Concert:
Jerry Lucarelli- Piano
Louis Lucarelli- Vibes
Benny Benack- Tenor Sax/Clarinet
Don Aliquo- Tenor Sax
Sunny Sunseri- Bass
Vince Yaglieri- Drums
Debbie Zugates
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hosea taylor jr. to the five play boys
It was just like yesterday that I heard group of of lean and different guys aproach my 3 storied high rise on 2431 Bedford Ave.Thought we were in trouble and all..As the years pass I was beginning my auto-biograpy and as I keep writting ,I realized that It wasn't mine. It was part of my fathers,Hosea Sr..The 5 playboys were a du wap group that had hit a song the 'pages of my scrapbook'-1958 I binged and u-tubed and there it was,still the melodies in my head.The back groud with a sassy eloquent… Continue
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Jazz Survey
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Concert
3rd Street Art Gallery in Carnegie presents
Jerry lucarelli- Piano/ Keyboard
Louis Lucarelli-Vibes
Benny Benack- Tenor sax/ Clarinet
Don Aliquo-Tenor Sax
Sunny Sunseri- Bass
Vince Taglieri- Drums
Debbie Zugates- Vocals
October 10, 2010
2:30 p.m.- 4:15 p.m.
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R.I.P. SCOTTY HOOD: 1937 - 2010
CAMPBELL SCOTT "SCOTTY" HOOD
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Available
I stopped by to let you all know that I am back home and available, I still have some dates open for anyone who needs a drummer. shoot me an email.
Peace,
Brian E. Edwards
drumpoppi@gmail.com
Peace,
Brian E. Edwards
drumpoppi@gmail.com
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Hope Digital Series (2010): Samples
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The Business of the Blues
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Buddy Collette dies at 89; L.A. jazz saxophone player, bandleader
Collette helped merge the black and white musicians' unions in L.A. and mentored many African American musicians. He was active in preserving and promoting L.A. jazz history.
By Don Heckman, Special
to The Times
September 21 2010
Buddy Collette, a Grammy-nominated jazz saxophonist, flautist, bandleader and educator who played
important roles in Los Angeles jazz as a musician and an…
By Don Heckman, Special
to The Times
September 21 2010
Buddy Collette, a Grammy-nominated jazz saxophonist, flautist, bandleader and educator who played
important roles in Los Angeles jazz as a musician and an…
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Mandy Mason 2010 Princess to the Clowns!
It is my honor and a blessing to do anything I can to raise attention and recognition to the greatness of the Children's Shriners Hospitals. The Shriners Clowns work tirelessly year round to perfect their show and do such a wonderful job. It is my humble honor to accept their invitation to be their Princess for the 2010 Shriners Circus of Nashville.
Mandy… Continue
Mandy… Continue
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PIANIST CYNTHIA LIVINGSTON funeral arrangements.
I just wanted to let you know that Cynthia Livingston's
arrangements are as follows:
House of Law on Frankstown Ave.
Thursday from 5-9 p.m.
The funeral will be Friday 24th at 11 a.m. at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church on Paulson Avenue in East Liberty
arrangements are as follows:
House of Law on Frankstown Ave.
Thursday from 5-9 p.m.
The funeral will be Friday 24th at 11 a.m. at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church on Paulson Avenue in East Liberty
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