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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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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 Reading, PA. The mission of the Berks Arts Council, formally organized in 1971, is to encourage and promote all of the arts, to develop an appreciation of the arts, and to enrich and enhance the quality of life in Berks County. Connie Leinbach is the executive director, with Ralia Vardaxis serving as president of the board and chairperson of the event.

HERE IS WHAT THE ARTIST LINE UP LOOKS LIKE:

Tad Robinson, Roy Tyler and New Directions, the Severn Records Soul and Blues Revue, Victor Wooten, Joe McBride, Kenny Blake, Gerald Albright, Kirk Whalum, Doc Mulligan & Friends, Brian Culbertson, Erich Cawalla, Jen Kinder, Gerald Veasley Band, Najee, Nnenna Freelon, Joe McBride, Berks Jazz Fest Horns, Average White Band, Pieces of a Dream, Take 6, Wayman Tisdale, Bela Fleck, The Africa Project, United States Army Jazz Ambassadors Big Band, Berks High School All-Star Jazz Band, Andy Narell, Cantonsville High Steel Drum Band, Brian Bromberg Quartet, Dave Weckl, Mitch Forman, Chuck Loeb, Joe Bonamassa, Marianne Keith, Ken Gehret, Tom Witmer, Gary Wensel, Pete Rogosky, Chieli Minucci, Special EFX, Berks Jazz Fest Horns, Rick Braun, Chuck Loeb, Paul Jackson Jr, Dave Weckl, Bobby Lyle, Mitch Forman, Richard Elliot, Kim Waters, Steve Cole, Jeff Kashiwa, Nelson Rangell, Jason Miles presents Soul Summit II, Maysa, Simone, Richard Elliot, Jeff Golub, Eric Darius, Bob Babbitt, Reggie Young, Steve Ferrone, the original Soul Survivors, Berks Jazz Fest Horns, Phoebe Snow, The Billy Price Band, Fred Chapellier, Tim Price, Rachel Z, Greg Adams, Phil Perry, Michael Paulo, Lee Thornburg, Joyce Cooling Band, Randy Brecker, Boney James, McCoy Tyner Quartet, The Derek Trucks Band, David Benoit, Warren Hill, Nelson Rangell, Reading Pops Orchestra, Jonathan Butler and more

Obviously we are quite proud to be asked to be one of the media sponsors for this prestegious event. Please note that there are quite a few artists performing who are members of Soul-Patrol.com, including two of our "core artists" VICTOR WOOTEN & JASON MILES PRESENTS SOUL SUMMIT II. You can view the complete schedule at the following link: http://www.berksjazzfest.com/ticketedevents.htm

Hopefully we will see many of you in the house as well from up and down the East Coast, from Boston to Washington DC & beyond as well.

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