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AFRO-AMERICAN MUSIC INSTITUTE CELEBRATES 36 YEARS

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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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Fundraiser Planned for Chef Alfredo

Many of the folks here on the network know Chef Alfredo. He is a wonderful person and a close family friend.For the past few years he has called "Bistro To Go" his headquarters while contuning to do private catering, special events and setting up his stand on occasion at CITIPARKS Farmers Markets. You may or may not know that for a time Alfredo tried to run his business, Buckingham's Catering and Restaurant in the former Zebra Room location on Dallas Avenue in Homewood after relocating from… Continue

Added by Kevin Amos on June 11, 2009 at 7:30pm — No Comments

musicFIRST Asks FCC to Investigate Radio Stations

This was passed on to us from Patty Wilson of the Rhythm and Blues Foundation.....



musicFIRST Asks FCC to Investigate Radio Stations For Threatening Performers, Refusing to Run Ads and Misleading the Public Actions Violate Radio's Obligation to Serve the Public Interest, Calling Broadcast Licenses Into Question



Washington, DC - The musicFIRST Coalition (Fairness in Radio Starting Today) today , June 10, filed a formal request that the Federal Communications Commission… Continue

Added by Kevin Amos on June 11, 2009 at 2:36pm — No Comments

KOKO TAYLOR PASSES

The Queen Of The Blues Has Died







Grammy Award-winning blues legend Koko Taylor, 80, died on June 3, 2009 in her hometown of Chicago, IL, as a result of complications following her May 19 surgery to correct a gastrointestinal bleed.



On May 7, 2009,the critically acclaimed Taylor, known worldwide as the "Queen of the Blues," won her 29th Blues Music Award (for Traditional Female Blues Artist Of The Year), making her the recipient of more Blues Music Awards than… Continue

Added by Kevin Amos on June 4, 2009 at 2:50am — No Comments

Soul Patrol Offer

Are you an indy Soul, Jazz, Funk, Blues, or Rock artist who is suffering during this economic depression? Do you have too few gigs, or too few sales (physical or digital)?



Hell you can't even get people to go to your website to sign up for your mailing list or to download a free song. Are you a Soul, Jazz, Funk, Blues, Rock artist on Myspace, Twitter, Facebook, etc and your fans still can't find you?



Are you an older artist and your fans can't find you online? Are you an… Continue

Added by Kevin Amos on May 11, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

BNY MELLON JAZZ SCHOLARSHIPS

Pittsburgh Jazz Society Accepting Applications for



2009-2010 PJS / BNY Mellon Jazz Scholarship



Applications are being accepted through Monday, June 1 for the 2009 Pittsburgh Jazz Society/BNY Mellon Jazz Scholarship. The recipient of the one-year, $5,000 award will be selected by a panel of nationally recognized jazz musicians and educators on the basis of musical interest and ability as demonstrated by an application and audition tape that includes samplings of various… Continue

Added by Kevin Amos on April 25, 2009 at 1:57pm — No Comments

Pioneering Booking Agent Ruth Bowen Passes

PIONEERING BOOKING AGENT RUTH BOWEN PASSES



Entertainment Business Leader Broke Race and Gender BarriersRepresenting Music Legends Including Aretha Franklin, Dinah Washington, Ray Charles, Sammy Davis, Jr. andOthers



Press Release For Immediate Release



(New York, NY - April 23, 2009) - Ruth Bowen, founder of The BowenAgency Ltd., passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 in New York Cityafter battling a brain tumor. Bowen was the first black female booking agent and… Continue

Added by Kevin Amos on April 24, 2009 at 2:36am — No Comments

Don't worry about the naysayers and those who try to put you down.....Do what you do best

And actually folks that is a blunt as I can make it without naming names. Many musicians and fans ALWAYS come to me to complain about who did what to them, the lack of respect of them , the lack of gigs for them, the absence of people at the gig, why we don't see certain artists come to town, seeing the same old faces playing around, no music in a certain part of town, etc, etc, and double etc.



Aren't you surprised I haven't lost my mind after all these years?



Well...I… Continue

Added by Kevin Amos on April 18, 2009 at 6:27pm — No Comments

National Jazz Workshop

I just saw this information and wanted to pass it on.



Kevin



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The National Jazz Workshop 2009

Sunday 19 July - Friday 24 July

Shenandoah University located in Winchester, VA.

Offering three tracks of study, this innovative and inexpensive jazz workshop meets the needs of students ages 13 and up, educators, and professionals alike. With a core faculty from The US Army Blues Jazz Ensemble, participants of all levels will have the option to… Continue

Added by Kevin Amos on March 30, 2009 at 6:45pm — No Comments

Concert Tickets set aside, marked up by artists, managers

This article is taken from the Wall Street Journal.



Concert Tickets Get Set Aside, Marked Up by Artists, Managers



http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123672740386088613.html



By ETHAN SMITH



Less than a minute after tickets for last August's Neil Diamond concerts at New York's Madison Square Garden went on sale, more than 100 seats were available for hundreds of dollars more than their normal face value on premium-ticket site TicketExchange.com. The seller?… Continue

Added by Kevin Amos on March 12, 2009 at 2:21pm — No Comments

John Cephas passes

Folks...just got word of this. I had the great opportunity to meet him for the first time a few months back when he and Mr. Wiggins performed here. I was to interview him the next time he came to town.



Kevin



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John Cephas 7/4/1930-3/4/09



Steve Hecht of Piedmont Talent reports that Piedmont blues legend John Cephas (AKA "Bowling Green" John Cephas) passed away at his home of natural causes. He was 78. He had retired from music recently due to illness.… Continue

Added by Kevin Amos on March 5, 2009 at 4:31pm — No Comments

Pittsburgh Arts in Tough Economic Times

I know that a lot of us have day jobs but if you can make this, come and share your thoughts. YOU ARE THE ARTS AND CULTURAL COMMUNITY!



Kevin



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Pittsburgh Arts in Tough Economic Times

Remaining Seats Are Going Fast



If you plan to attend the March 3rd forum on arts and the economy, please register today as the event is almost full.



Pittsburgh Arts in Tough Economic Times, a public forum and panel discussion with local arts funders… Continue

Added by Kevin Amos on February 27, 2009 at 10:08pm — No Comments

Road Trip!!!

Hi folks. This may give you an idea what can be done here with some colaborations, sponsors and partnerships. It is NOT limited to NYC at all.



Kevin



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From Bob Davis of Soul Patrol....



NYC Carnegie Hall: Honor: Blues, Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, Soul, And Beyond, Wed, Mar 4 at 8 PM





I am very pleased to announce this event. Not only does it promise to be a historic night of live performances @ historic Canegie Hall in NYC, but it will also… Continue

Added by Kevin Amos on February 26, 2009 at 5:47pm — No Comments

Crawford Grill at Home and Garden Show

This is very interesting. I wonder who was behind this?



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The 28th annual Duquesne Light Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show will feature more than 1,500 exhibits spread across both floors of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown. The show's dates are Friday, Feb. 27 through Sunday, March 8.



Crawford Grill: A re-creation of the famous night club in Pittsburgh's Hill District. Patrons can order drinks at a century-old bar and sit down to dine on fare… Continue

Added by Kevin Amos on February 26, 2009 at 3:16pm — No Comments

Expanding your network

As the Pittsburgh Area Coordinator for Soul-Patrol.com I am ALWAYS trying to get many of you the recognition you deserve. All during my career I have been doing this.Over 30 years!

I cannot however do all the work for you. You have to put some skin in the game. Nothing from nothing leaves nothing. Billy Preston was right you know. In other words get off your duff and do something or hire someone like me to do it for you. There are many avenues.



A lot of you can get materials to… Continue

Added by Kevin Amos on February 26, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

The State of Affairs for Radio Advertising

Here is something that some of you will be interested in. Now if this is talking about commercial radio in general where do you think this leaves the remaining Jazz stations and public radio?



Kevin



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Signal Fading: Radio 4Q Revs Down 11%

by Erik Sass, Friday, February 20, 2009





Feeling the effects of the sharp economic downturn, radio took another big hit in the fourth quarter of 2008, according to the Radio Advertising Bureau. Total ad revenues… Continue

Added by Kevin Amos on February 23, 2009 at 4:46pm — No Comments

Black History month info from Jerome "Hawk" Freeman...my cuz

You need to check this out, It will blow some of you folks mind.

KA

www.http://geepaw.blogspot.com/

Added by Kevin Amos on February 15, 2009 at 9:06pm — No Comments

DAVID FATHEAD NEWMAN MEMORIAL SERVICE

This is from my friend Jim Eigo.



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David ‘Fathead’ Memorial

Monday, March 9th 7:00PM

at St. Peters Church

619 Lexington (at 54th Street), New York City

New York, New York 10022

212 935 2200

http://www.saintpeters.org/





David “Fathead" Newman



February 24, 1933 - January 20, 2009





http://www.davidfatheadnewman.com/



Musicians scheduled to appear

Joe Lovano

Javon… Continue

Added by Kevin Amos on February 15, 2009 at 6:53pm — No Comments

OUR FRIENDS AT SOUL-PATROL.COM ONE OF MEDIA SPONSORS FOR BERKS JAZZ FESTIVAL

ANNOUNCEMENT: Soul-Patrol.com To Be A Media Sponsor of the Berks Jazz Festival, READING, PA (March 27 to April 5)



The Berks Jazz Festival is perhaps the largest Jazz Festival on the East Coast of the United States. There are dozens of concerts and educational programs spread out over a 2 week period. And this year Soul-Patrol.com will be in the house. Hey, how cool is this yall???



The 19th annual VF Outlet Berks Jazz Fest is presented by the Berks Arts Council located in… Continue

Added by Kevin Amos on February 6, 2009 at 4:40am — No Comments

Some Of My Picks For 2008

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Ok folks...here are some of the best perfomances I saw or almost saw this past year.



I say almost because I was in the press room with Bob Davis and T Watts when Surgar Pie Desanto gave her kick a** perfomance at the Kimmel Center during the R&B Foundation Pioneer Awards. We could not see the monitors well but with flips on the stage and that knockout voice, she was someone who really "stole the show".



Other picks:



Maceo Parker at the… Continue

Added by Kevin Amos on January 6, 2009 at 11:58am — No Comments

Why Music?

Interesting reading



Kevin



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http://www.economist.com/printedition/displayStory.cfm?Story_ID=12795510





Why music? Dec 18th 2008>



From The Economist print edition



Biologists are addressing one of humanity’s strangest attributes, its all-singing, all-dancing culture“IF MUSIC be the food of love, play on, give me excess of it.” And if not? Well, what exactly is it for? The production and consumption of music is a big part of… Continue

Added by Kevin Amos on January 2, 2009 at 12:30am — No Comments

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