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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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2nd Each One, Teach One Music and Radio Seminar
Event Details
Time: January 16, 2010 from 9am to 5pm
Location: Carnegie-Mellon University / University Center
Street: 5000 Forbes Avenue
City/Town: Pittsburgh
Website or Map: http://www.googlemaps.com
Phone: 412-818-3789 (event coordinator)
Event Type: conference, /, seminar
Organized By: Kevin Amos
Latest Activity: Jan 11, 2010
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Event Description
Each One Teach One 2nd Music and Radio Conference
Sponsored by: New Pittsburgh Courier, WRCT-FM, Soul-Patrol.com, Black Music Education Project
The Each One Teach One 2nd Music and Radio Conference takes place on January 16, 2010. Kevin Amos will be holding his second music and radio seminar at Carnegie-Mellon University Center from 9AM-5PM. Admission is free of charge and open to the public.
At the University, Kevin broadcasts his radio programs from the studios of WRCT-FM where he has been an independent broadcaster/producer for over 20 years.
The 2008 sessions were highlighted by presentations on Music terminology and its economic implications by Bob Davis of Soul-Patrol.com in addition to a talk on the impact of Pop music on American culture and the role it has played in movements for social change presented by Jasaga David Sawyer. Dr. Nelson Harrison participated on the Jazz panel as well. To view a recap of the 2008 event go to:
http://www.soul-patrol.com/eachoneteachone_2008.htm
Kevin has gathered participants on panels covering Jazz, Blues, R&B, Reggae/World Music, Hip Hop, Rock, Radio, Preserving musical history and Independent artists.
Some of the topics discussed will be on:
• Hip-Hop…at the crossroads
• Developing Community voices: Media justice for all
• Radio: Past, Present and Future
• Reggae and World music
• Preserving and sharing musical history
• Promotion and Marketing 101
• Blues and the abstract truth
• Independent Artists
• And a New technology application presentation
The event location in the University Center will be in the Connan and Peter/Wright/McKenna conference rooms.
Mr. Amos has put together a dynamic group of folks from international, local and national levels that he has been associated with in his 31 years in broadcasting.
They include:
Emmai Alaquiva, Jerry Lopes, Andrew W. Thornhill, Christiane D, Ed Travesari, Bob Davis ,Bob Wensel, Marva Josie, Carlton Hines, Paradise Gray, Mike Moscato, Dr. Carlos Broussard, Myron Ruffin, Mena, Patrick Arena, Bunny Brisette, National Negro Opera House, Wesley Goodman, Dwayne Muhammad and Renee Asher.
Registration for the free conference is available online at http://eachoneteachone2.eventbrite.com and day of event.
CONTACT: Kevin Amos, 412-818-3789 for event and vendor information
Schedule:
Future Focus for Black Music (Keynote) 9:00-9:30am (Connan)
Promotion & Marketing 101 9:35am-10:30am (P/W/Mc)
Radio Past. Present & Future 9:35am -10:30am (Connan)
Developing community voices 10:35-11:35am (P/W/Mc)
Preserving & sharing musical History 10:35-11:35am (Connan)
Lunch - 11:30-12 (various food vendors on 2nd floor UC)
New technology presentation 12n-1PM (Connan)
Blues & the abstract truth 12n-1PM (P/W/Mc)
Hip Hop at the Crossroads 1:05-2:30pm (Connan)
Reggae& World music 2:00-3:00pm (P/W/Mc)
Independent Artists 3:15-4:30pm (Connan)
Wrap Up - 4:30pm (Connan)
Reception - Tana Ethiopian Cuisine 6-9pm
5929 Baum Blvd.
Key: P/W/Mc – Peter / Wright/McKenna Conference room
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