Pittsburgh's Own Regional Notables of Jazz
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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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SWING'S THE THING - February 10, 1957 Pittsburgh Press Article about Pittsburgh Musicians
http://http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1144&dat=19570210&id=klIqAAAAIBAJ&sjid=OFEEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4121,2778954
Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on July 6, 2010 at 9:00pm — 2 Comments
Happy 80th Birthday to Ahmad Jamal
Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on July 2, 2010 at 11:48pm — 4 Comments
Jazz Among Us
I am an unabashed, unashamed young lover of the music we so lovingly call Jazz. I have had a love affair with jazz most of my adult life. Jazz, as we call it is an improvisational musical art form. An art form that challenges the most talented, creative artisans of the craft to create a masterpiece on the spot, in front of a well informed, sophisticated and educated…
ContinueAdded by Brian Phoenix on June 26, 2010 at 5:19pm — No Comments
Here's the new Acid Jazz Channel.
It has almost 3000 video clips from youtube in constant rotation. I make no money from this but I'm open to suggestions. I think its the best music channel ever made, if you like 70 percent acid jazz, 15 percent classic jazz, 10 percent adventuous rock and 5 percent of other.
People usually can watch this channel for several hours. You can also advertise new albums and… Continue
Added by Steelydan4 on June 19, 2010 at 4:00am — No Comments
Happy Solstice with Phat Man Dee and Miguel's Latino Moods
Tonight, about 8 pm, please join me for a beautiful evening of vocal jazz and Caribbean music as I share a stage with my friend Mike Murray on piano and my friends Miguel Sague III and his father Miguel Sague Jr. …
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Added by Phat Man Dee on June 18, 2010 at 6:30pm — No Comments
Major voice seriously ill.
Added by Peter Campbell on June 16, 2010 at 12:29pm — No Comments
BASSIST TOMMY MCDANIEL PASSES on May 24, 2010
69, of Penn Hills, on May 24, 2010. Long time city of Pittsburgh Police Motorcycle Officer, along with 8 other McDaniel family members. He was an accomplished Jazz Musician and played bass with the well-known Walt Harper quintet during its heyday in the late 60s through early… Continue
Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on June 14, 2010 at 8:59pm — 2 Comments
an important development
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Many people spoke passionately about the importance they placed on having jazz remain a prominent part of 90.5's programming. This public advocacy was critical to the foundations decision.
This forum provided a place for an important exchange of ideas that helped inform the public dialog… Continue
Added by bob studebaker on June 10, 2010 at 2:59am — 19 Comments
Sharon's first annual City Blues/Jazz Fest 2010
I would just like to thank everyone that has replied to our City fest. We have set up our performers for this event and have notified them. If you were not notified I apologize but we were limited on performers because we wanted to include our local performers also. We would still like to invite anyone interested to attend our event and enjoy the day with us. The date is set for Sept. 11 from 11:00-10:00pm and our headliner act will be Grammy nominated John Primer who will perform at 8:30pm.…
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ANTOINETTE'S NEW CD AND WEBSITE!
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Etta Cox CD
Added by Beverly Whiting on May 28, 2010 at 7:24pm — No Comments
Reflections in Rhythm with Greg Bridges
Reflections in Rhythm with Greg Bridges
Greg has a musical conversation with up and coming artist Kev Choice.
You can share in the conversation by clicking on the…
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Why you should care about Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania will soon embark on a massive project to examine and promote the historical and cultural impact created by Pennsylvanian musicians and the influences from radio and TV in the Commonwealth. Music will include comprehensive looks of all forms and genres including sacred, secular and commercial. Spoken word and video/film talents will also be included and acknowledged before and after the first PA radio broadcast near Pittsburgh at KDKA.
Our first “building” is the World…
Added by Bill Trousdale on May 23, 2010 at 1:00pm — No Comments
Brad Mehldau piano
Part of the Wigmore Hall Jazz Series
Friday 4 June 2010 - 7:30 PM
Jazz pianist Brad Mehldau is one of the most exciting musicians in his field today. A regular…
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My take on the situation with Dr. Bruce
Bruce has been a fan of jazz for many years. His father was a trumpet player, and Bruce learned to play trumpet too. He went to a college for music studies where he learned to play the piano, and he listened to Tony Mowod on WYDD in the 1960s.
After a career in Chiropractic medicine, Bruce came back to Pittsburgh, worked for… Continue
Added by Boomer The Dog on May 15, 2010 at 10:30pm — 1 Comment
THIEVES!!!!!!
Added by The Brian Edwards Excursion on May 15, 2010 at 12:22pm — No Comments
I'm a Pittsburgh jazz fan, archivist, improvising enough to create a harmonic dream come true!
As we move into a new century of growth, excitement and development, especially music wise here in
Pittsburgh, it doesn't surprise me that there may be some confusion
and fear amongst my fellow musicians and friends. I'm not the first
Pittsburgher to suggest that Pittsburgh deserves a Jazz Artist Museum
of our own. That's why I created the internet sites of
PittsburghJAM.org (Pgh Jazz Artist…
Added by Francis Bruce Marion, DC on May 14, 2010 at 9:00am — 5 Comments
Benefit for Climate Ground Zero! Pop Up Pittsburgh! Awalim, Zafira and More!
Added by Phat Man Dee on May 10, 2010 at 9:07pm — No Comments
Lena Horne, Singer and Actress, Dies at 92 - Claimed Pittsburgh as her second home
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/10/arts/music/10horne.html?src=me&pagewanted=all
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/10/arts/music/10horne.html?src=me&pagewanted=all
Lena Horne, Singer and Actress, Dies at… Continue
Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on May 10, 2010 at 2:03pm — 13 Comments
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