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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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[MIXTAPE] Jase - Waiting...
Jase - Waiting... [Mixtape]
Hosted By: Jase
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Baltimore native, Jase releases his debut album Waiting.... The T.A.G.M.G/TrapRock Radio member gives his fans and peers a 17 track view of his world. Each track runs together to tell his story in reference to relationships, friends, foe, trials and tribulations, dreams and nightmares as well as 3 bonus tracks for the long wait.…
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[MIXTAPE] Zami - The Good Guy's Bad Side
Zami - The Good Guy's Bad Side [Mixtape]
Hosted By: Zami
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Good Guy Music's Zami releases his debut Mixtape titled The Good Guy's Bad Side. Featuring his hit youtube songs Elevator Up, Wait on me, That's How I Like my Girls, and Shit's Official.…
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[MIXTAPE] Youngbizz - Failure Is Not An Option
Youngbizz - Failure Is Not An Option [Mixtape]
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H.M.C Presents Youngbizz With His Latest Mixtape Failure Is Not An Option With Guest Appearances By H.M.C Own Diggs, Noche, S-Cal,Broad Day Rell, And Liz Check It Out And Leave A Comment Or Hit Me On Twitter @Youngbizz817…
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[MIXTAPE] Youngbizz - Failure Is Not An Option
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H.M.C Presents Youngbizz With His Latest Mixtape Failure Is Not An Option With Guest Appearances By H.M.C Own Diggs, Noche, S-Cal,Broad Day Rell, And Liz Check It Out And Leave A Comment Or Hit Me On Twitter @Youngbizz817…
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[MIXTAPE] Cino - Normality Is Myth
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[MIXTAPE] Tra-8 - broken dreams
Tra-8 - broken dreams [Mixtape]
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Lyrical and dope at the same damn time! Tra-8 with his broken dreams mixtape hosted by Dj Smoke. Follow on twitter @thetra8
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[MIXTAPE] Tra-8 - broken dreams
Tra-8 - broken dreams [Mixtape]
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Lyrical and dope at the same damn time! Tra-8 with his broken dreams mixtape hosted by Dj Smoke. Follow on twitter @thetra8
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[MIXTAPE] Super Producer Manifest - The Cosign
Super Producer Manifest - The Cosign [Mixtape]
Hosted By: Super Producer Manifest
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DeVaNy ENT / Legion of Muzik / 9194733755 / / ted@devanyonline.com / http://legionofmuzik.com/ / North Carolina Super Producer Manifest debuts his highly anticipated free exclusive mixtape entitled The Cosign / http://bit.ly/Xq5Yrl…
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[MIXTAPE] Super Producer Manifest - The Cosign
Super Producer Manifest - The Cosign [Mixtape]
Hosted By: Super Producer Manifest
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DeVaNy ENT / Legion of Muzik / 9194733755 / / ted@devanyonline.com / http://legionofmuzik.com/ / North Carolina Super Producer Manifest debuts his highly anticipated free exclusive mixtape entitled The Cosign / http://bit.ly/Xq5Yrl…
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[MIXTAPE] AOD - Ancient of Days - The Prelude
AOD - Ancient of Days - The Prelude [Mixtape]
Hosted By: AOD
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The first 5 songs done by Ancient of Days (AOD), the lyrical tag team of Houston based emcees Jay Cris and Black Abyss with guest appearances from PUSHH of the RPS Family and Travis Touchdown. The first steps of the promising future of two hardworking artist.…
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[MIXTAPE] Lyric & Young A - From Dreams to Reality
Lyric & Young A - From Dreams to Reality [Mixtape]
Hosted By: Lyric & Young A
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From Dreams 2 Reality, the greatly anticipated mix-tape from up and coming artists Lyric and Young A, is produced by a St. Louis based production label by the name of Street Team Entertainment/Beast Mode Beatz. This mix-tape is being released with the intentions of keeping our current fans loyal and…
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[MIXTAPE] SHAHEED - Reflection EP
SHAHEED - Reflection EP [Mixtape]
Hosted By: SHAHEED
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L.A.B.M.G. presents the highly anticipated EP Reflection. This is the second musical release added to SHAHEED's repertoire of sound. This EP features a collection of life experiences infused with Hip-Hop, RandB, Soul and dance to create the perfect Reflection of life within music. Twitter: @shaheedworld /…
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[MIXTAPE] Kubi - Redshirt Freshmen
Kubi - Redshirt Freshmen [Mixtape]
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Debut Mixtape From Kubi Hosted By LFDB and ShadyVille's DJ Young Cee
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[MIXTAPE] Korrie Matthews - Open Doors
Korrie Matthews - Open Doors [Mixtape]
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The first and much anticipated release from Korrie, and the good people at 21 Records...
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[MIXTAPE] Kray - Faded
Kray - Faded [Mixtape]
Hosted By: Kray
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MILWAUKEE ARTIST KRAY, KNOWN FOR HIS CHEERS TO THE WEEKEND AND SERIES OF B.O.A.T.S. MIXTAPES, PRESENTS HIS NEW PROJECT ENTITLED FADED. KRAY TEAMS UP WITH GRAMMY AWARD SONGWRITER/SINGER TASHA CATOUR. SET TO DROP ON APRIL 20TH 2013, GET FADED ON 420....…
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[MIXTAPE] Kray - Faded
Kray - Faded [Mixtape]
Hosted By: Kray
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MILWAUKEE ARTIST KRAY, KNOWN FOR HIS CHEERS TO THE WEEKEND AND SERIES OF B.O.A.T.S. MIXTAPES, PRESENTS HIS NEW PROJECT ENTITLED FADED. KRAY TEAMS UP WITH GRAMMY AWARD SONGWRITER/SINGER TASHA CATOUR. SET TO DROP ON APRIL 20TH 2013, GET FADED ON 420....…
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[MIXTAPE] Dj Big Stew - Dj Big Stew Famous remixes
Dj Big Stew - Dj Big Stew Famous remixes [Mixtape]
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Hot Rare Remixes By One Of East harlem hottest Djs From Movie To radio To video To the Studio Big Stew Is hotttt…
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[MIXTAPE] 9Gotti - Country Mob Music #CMM1
9Gotti - Country Mob Music #CMM1 [Mixtape]
Hosted By: DJ Southwest Atlanta
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After the first single Popped A Molly I'm Sweating (WOOO) ft.Trinidad James and after months of speculation on social media, hip-hop blogs and in publications, 9Gotti Country God Mr Network The Mayor has finally let us have the long-awaited project Country Mob Music Hosted by Dj…
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[MIXTAPE] Yung Travis - Super Street Fighter
Yung Travis - Super Street Fighter [Mixtape]
Hosted By: DJ Ken Mixtapes and DJ Murdman Exclusive
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Street Certified and Hood Approved Club Banger
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Yung Travis - Street Fighter (Mixtape)-01-So Many Names / 2.Yung Travis - Street Fighter (Mixtape)-02-I Got Niggaz / 3.Yung Travis - Street Fighter (Mixtape)-03-Turn Up /…
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[MIXTAPE] Frank Kush - Halfway There
Frank Kush - Halfway There [Mixtape]
Hosted By: Nu Jerzey Devil
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New mixtape from Frank Kush called Halfway There Hosted By Nu Jerzey Devil! / / nu jerzey devil, frank kush, roley boyz, kush club, njd, jerz, bws
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1. Halfway There intro / 2. Better ft. Niko G / 3. Flip Ya Bitch ft. Nu JerZey Devil / 4. Underrated ft. lyda / 5. Money…
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