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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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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
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
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
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Lena Horne, Singer and Actress, Dies at… Continue
Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on May 10, 2010 at 2:03pm — 13 Comments
Blues Orphans @ PARK HOUSE, Pittsburgh's North Side
Catch The Blues Orphans on Pittsburgh's North Side,
once a month starting in March 2010
at PARK HOUSE
403 E.Ohio St. PA. 15212.…
ContinueAdded by The Blues Orphans on March 1, 2010 at 9:53pm — No Comments
PITTSBURGH JAZZ SOCIETY FINDS NEW HOME
Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on February 18, 2010 at 5:00am — 4 Comments
Kevin Amos presents Jazz Fan Appreciation Event
Hi, everyone.
I am happy to announce that the Pittsburgh Jazz Fan Appreciation Event has returned and this time we will be presenting it in Downtown Pittsburgh. Saturday, February 20 is our launch date.
It has taken me a few months to find a centrally located place to present this popular gathering of music fans and musicians.
Many of you have asked me when this event would return. Over 2,000 people have attended these events since starting in April of…
Added by Kevin Amos on February 16, 2010 at 9:30am — No Comments
Warren King passes 01/29/10
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 6, 2010, 1:00 P.M @
H.P.BRANDT FUNERAL HOME 1032 PERRY HIGHWAY PITTSBURGH, PA. 15237 (412) 364-4444 or 412-621-2800
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I am sad to announce the passing of …
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Added by Dave Yoho on February 1, 2010 at 1:37pm — 4 Comments
FREDDIE REDD RECONNECTS to NYC opening at BIRDLAND ON FEBRUARY 9, 2010.
Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on January 26, 2010 at 2:30am — 7 Comments
Music is Therapy
Added by lee w on January 9, 2010 at 6:49pm — No Comments
LADY GOT CHOPS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH JAZZ FESTIVAL VIII still grassroots and growing
proudly presents
The 8th Annual LADY GOT CHOPS Women's Month Jazz Festival
* please note current venues-sadly the Jazz Spot is closed permanently.
Thank You Lillithe and Tiecha for your faith,hospitality,creativity enthusiasm and cooperation
MARCH 2010
March 5th
Adela Dalto y Las Mujeres Latinas @ , Lucy "Scooter"Lantigua-bass Adela Dalto- leader/vox Rosie Rex-drums Flor Fitzgerald-keys the Zinc Bar 82 west 3rd street bet… Continue
Added by Kim Clarke on January 23, 2010 at 12:56am — No Comments
Local Musicians Band together to Raise Money for Haitian Earthquake Victims
What: Pittsburgh Bands Together
Featuring: Muddy Kreek Blues Band, The Real Deal Band, Freedom, Jimmy Ponder,
Patty Spadaro Band, Johnnie and Mustangs, Man in the Street, and more …
When: Saturday, January 23, 2010 - 8:00 pm to 2:00 am
Where: Carnegie Library of Homestead Music Hall
510 East 10th Avenue | Munhall, Pennsylvania 15120 | Phone: 412-462-3444
Ticket Info: $10 – with a donation of 2 bags of… Continue
Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on January 18, 2010 at 4:53pm — 2 Comments
Obituary: Maisha Baton / Nurturing poet, playwright, therapist and teacher
Friday, January 01, 2010
By Diana Nelson Jones, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
A poet, playwright, therapist and teacher, Maisha Baton had the gift of making connections that nurtured a host of artists and activists. The only female to perform with the Centre Avenue Poets Theater workshop -- and the last of them -- Dr. Baton died Sunday. She was 71.
Diagnosed with lung cancer in February, she spent her… Continue
Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on January 2, 2010 at 10:06pm — 1 Comment
Pianist Extraordinaire John D'Amico joined the ancestors on January 1, 2010
"It is with great sadness that I tell you my dear friend of 45 years, John Damico, passed away this morning at 11:35 AM. John was a giant of a person, a man of great faith and tenacity who fought a good fight with cancer these past 5 years. His suffering is over now, and I know he is at peace with his Lord.
I spoke with Donna just a little while ago - she said the funeral will likely be at Slater's in Greentree, but didn't know when. Our prayers are with Donna, the boys, and… Continue
Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on January 2, 2010 at 9:55pm — 5 Comments
Darden Purcell's CD Easy Living
Added by Leslie Purcell Upchurch on December 30, 2009 at 4:27pm — No Comments
Vibraphoning home: Steve Nelson returns for rare Pittsburgh concert
Thursday, December 03, 2009
By Peter B. King, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Cees van de Ven
Steve Nelson
You might not recognize the name Steve Nelson unless you're a hard-core jazz fan. Or a jazz musician. Plenty of his colleagues know and appreciate the East Liberty native's virtuoso vibraphone playing -- they call on him regularly to tour and record. From stints with pianist Kenny Barron and sax man David "Fathead" Newman to globe-trotting with ex-Miles Davis… Continue
Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on December 8, 2009 at 11:54pm — No Comments
Allen Blairmy- drummer -Germany
Added by Linda Imani Barrett on September 11, 2009 at 2:16am — No Comments
Pitt Jazz Week 2009
International jazz masters to perform at 39th annual event
PITTSBURGH-Jazz enthusiasts from throughout the region will be on the University of Pittsburgh campus Nov. 3 though Nov. 7 for the 39th annual Pitt Jazz Seminar and Concert, the longest-running event of its kind in the United States.
A stellar group of international jazz musicians will hold free on-campus… Continue
Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on November 7, 2009 at 5:16am — No Comments
Kenny Fisher plays with the angels; Pittsburgh jazz icon passes at 69
Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on November 6, 2009 at 6:26am — No Comments
Standy Staley
I have been battling a stomach virus all weekend and today was the worst day. I wanted to spare all that attended my germs!!!!
I am,however very sad at the loss of a fantastic musician and great friend. Sandy was sure a pioneer for women in jazz and I thank her for that.
I know wherever she goes, she will carry on a legacy of truly… Continue
Added by Anne Annie Friedland on October 27, 2009 at 1:26am — 1 Comment
John "Squirrel" Mosley
Great article on Squirrel, along with 2 great videos.
Added by Paul Thompson on November 4, 2009 at 5:35pm — 2 Comments
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