PROGRESSIVE MUSIC COMPANY

AFRO-AMERICAN MUSIC INSTITUTE CELEBRATES 36 YEARS

BOYS CHOIR AFRICA SHIRTS
 
 
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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.

 

WELCOME!

 

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Dr. Nelson Harrison's Blog Posts Tagged 'JAZZ' (18)

B-PEP JAZZ ‘ESTIMATED/GUESSTIMATED PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE – October 9, 2023

B-PEP JAZZ ‘ESTIMATED/GUESSTIMATED PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE – October 9, 2023

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM – THE TIM STEVENS PROJECT (Kenny Blake, Saxophonist, Tim Jenkins, Pianist, Eric Johnson, Guitarist, Tim Stevens, Vocalist, Vince Taglieri, Drummer and Dan Wasson, Bassist)

Afro American Music Institute (Howie Alexander, Keys, Camille Brenne, Bassist, Ricky Bottegal, Viola player, Tim Bottegal, Vibraphonist/Keys, Alexis Rollins, Bassist,…

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Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on October 9, 2023 at 4:00am — No Comments

Afro-American Music Institute plans expansion with ‘Ahmad Jamal Performance Hall’

COURIER EXCLUSIVE REPORT: Afro-American Music Institute plans expansion with ‘Ahmad Jamal Performance Hall’

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Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on September 9, 2023 at 3:30am — 1 Comment

Joe Williams: Beyond the Blues

Joe Williams: Beyond the Blues

Joe Williams was famous for one thing, but he did a lot more

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Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on January 13, 2023 at 3:51am — No Comments

ROGER HUMPHRIES RECEIVES THE 2022 LIVING LEGACY JAZZ AWARD PRESENTED BY PECO



ROGER HUMPHRIES RECEIVES THE 2022 LIVING LEGACY JAZZ AWARD PRESENTED BY PECO

Jazz Philadelphia…

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Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on July 22, 2022 at 12:15am — No Comments

Gary Bartz & Jazz Is Dead

Gary Bartz & Jazz Is Dead

The saxophonist's new collaboration with Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad shows how the music is remaining vital by reflecting and responding to changes in other genres—and in our world

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Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on June 7, 2021 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Jazz and Poetry Birthday Jam - April 23, 2021

Dear Nelson,

We should all look as well and have as much warmth and enthusiasm as you. You are a walking - talking treasure! We were all so honored that you took the time to share your history, spread your joy and allow us to soak up your knowledge and wisdom. You are a true…
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Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on April 26, 2021 at 9:18pm — 1 Comment

Pittsburgh Jazz: A Brief History

Pittsburgh Jazz: A Brief History

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Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on September 20, 2020 at 11:30pm — No Comments

PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY’S SAVAGE PRECISION

Manfred Honeck and his musicians prove that the right orchestra and the right conductor can unleash unsuspected energies in familiar works.…

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Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on February 4, 2020 at 4:15pm — No Comments

EVE ZANNI'S JAZZ SUPER HEROES

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Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on April 16, 2018 at 4:43am — No Comments

AN INTERVIEW WITH SLIDE HAMPTON



Bob Bernotas
   


 

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Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on April 16, 2018 at 1:41am — 6 Comments

Tony Martucci Taps Into His Roots On Ancestral Voices

Tony Martucci Taps Into His Roots On Ancestral Voices

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Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on September 25, 2017 at 3:30am — 2 Comments

Music Lovers, Prepare to Say Goodbye to the CD

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Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on September 25, 2012 at 1:31am — 1 Comment

R.I.P. SCOTTY HOOD: 1937 - 2010

CAMPBELL SCOTT "SCOTTY" HOOD

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Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on October 5, 2010 at 12:09am — 4 Comments

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ART BLAKEY!!!

Arthur (Art) Blakey (October 11, 1919 – October 16, 1990), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Also known as Abdullah Ibn Buhaina, he was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. Along with Kenny Clarke and Max Roach, he was one of the inventors of the modern bebop style of drumming. He is known as a powerful musician and a vital groover; his brand of bluesy, funky hard bop was (and remains) profoundly influential on mainstream jazz. For more than 30 years his band the Jazz Messengers included… Continue

Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on October 11, 2009 at 4:30pm — 4 Comments

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