AFRO-AMERICAN MUSIC INSTITUTE CELEBRATES 36 YEARS
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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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Ahveekhy and Cottrell performing "Everything Must Change" at the Penn Hills Arts Festival in the Li… Tags: cottrell, live performance Ahveekhy Jul 25, 2011 31 views
Here's my old church band playing a Jazz prelude by Larry Carlton called "Oui Oui Si" for a typical… Tags: soft, jazz Percussionist Derrick Edwards Jul 16, 2011 26 views
Robert Scoble, blogger and entrepreneur, discusses his thoughts on how ideas spread. The public ses… Dr. Nelson Harrison Jul 16, 2011 34 views
The framework for the various ways to get around inside Giant Steps Tags: Guitar, Steps Eric Watson Jul 4, 2011 63 views
A conversation with the legendary pianist Ahmad Jamal. Music, education and Miles Davis. http://www… Tags: interview, jazz Dr. Nelson Harrison Jul 3, 2011 56 views
A hip hop song by jazz/r&b guitarist Emmett North Jr. Emmett North Jr Jun 23, 2011 14 views
taken from "Jazzy grooves-Melodic grooves with a touch of jazz" sampler 1996 ARS Productions.BELGIU… Emmett North Jr Jun 23, 2011 20 views
Jazz musician talks with show prior to going to Europe. Emmett North Jr Jun 23, 2011 13 views
Live at Katalin in Uppsala, Sweden September 16 2006 Emmett North Jr Jun 23, 2011 57 views
Dale Fielder Tribute Sextet Jazz @ Lincoln Park, Midland PA Apr 9, 2011 The Donald Byrd/Pepper Adam… Tags: Jazz, Sextet Dale Fielder Jun 16, 2011 34 views
Dale Fielder Tribute Sextet Jazz @ Lincoln Park, Midland PA Apr 9, 2011 The Donald Byrd/Pepper Adam… Tags: Jazz, Sextet Dale Fielder Jun 16, 2011 56 views
Share your videos with friends, family, and the world Dale Fielder Jun 16, 2011 9 views
Who is the Jazz Video Guy and why does he keep making these videos? Tags: documentary, primack Dr. Nelson Harrison Jun 3, 2011 49 views
Taking part in the Spring culture of Goshen College Tags: Records, ResQ ResQ Records/Omogo Reloaded May 31, 2011 36 views
Mawobe commercial enterprises (NG) and ResQ Records (USA) present Afrofusion Music with OMogo Reloa… Tags: Records, ResQ ResQ Records/Omogo Reloaded May 31, 2011 15 views
Omogo Reloaded's first official music video, "Gberemide" directed and produced by Jacob Landis-Eigs… Tags: Records, ResQ ResQ Records/Omogo Reloaded May 31, 2011 15 views
This track is part of the songs on my new album Afrofusion Vol. 2. Looking to collaborate on this p… Tags: Records, ResQ ResQ Records/Omogo Reloaded May 31, 2011 26 views
Ahmad Jamal - Poinciana (HQ,16:9) Latin-Jazz.,Live in France Best quality and version Tags: cammack, pionciana Dr. Nelson Harrison May 24, 2011 33 views
These beautiful Philadelphia Songbirds shared the sweetest friendship one could ever see. Watching… Tags: jazz, rhythm Dr. Nelson Harrison May 11, 2011 108 views
****I DO NOT OWN THIS**** NEXT PART (PART 6, LAST PART): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrtZVuSXB9w Tags: vocal, blues Dr. Nelson Harrison May 11, 2011 30 views
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