AFRO-AMERICAN MUSIC INSTITUTE CELEBRATES 36 YEARS
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/building-today-for-tomorrow/x/267428
Pain Relief Beyond Belief
http://www.komehsaessentials.com/
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!
MARY LOU WILLIAMS
January 15, 2012 at 9pm to January 29, 2012 at 2am – Shadow Lounge (Pittsburgh, PA) We're taking the TITLE TOWN Soul & Funk Party on the road this weekend and traveling across the country to Texas and back. We'll be making stops along the way in Memphis (1/15), Houston (1/20), A… Organized by J. Malls, Gordy G. | Type: soul, &, funk, dance, party, dj, night
January 29, 2012 from 8:30pm to 10pm – Jazz Jacks 16th Street Mall,Denver Co. The Big "Stowaway' Cd release party and show. Independant Recording Artists Trumpeter Doug Jackson & The DJQ live at Jazzy Jacks. 16th Street Mall, Denver,Co. Organized by Jazzy Jacks & T-Bone Music Productions | Type: stowaway, cd, release, party, and, show.
February 17, 2012 from 6pm to 9pm – 7246 Kelly Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15208 Garl Germany Congas, Bobby Yates Alto Sax, Brian Clark Keysboards, Randy "Dose" Williams Drums, Arnold Staggers Bass, and Larry Estas Lead Guitar Organized by Garl Germany III | Type: the, sexy, grown, and, more, friday, party
March 17, 2012 at 9pm to March 18, 2012 at 1pm – Zippy's Saloon Make your plans for the evening of Saint Patrick's Day with Yinzide Out at Zippy's on the boulevard in Brookline. other dates Yinzide Out open stage is scheduled at Zippy's: May 12, August 25 &… Organized by Dave Yoho | Type: yinzide, out, saint, patrick's, day, party
April 27, 2012 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm – Red Ring Restaurant Organized by Ken Karsh | Type: cd, release, party, jazz, performance
May 26, 2012 at 9pm to May 27, 2012 at 2am – Shadow Lounge (Pittsburgh, PA) TITLE TOWN Soul & Funk Party Saturday, May 26th, 2012 9 PM-2 AM, 21+/$5, 18+/$8 Shadow Lounge 5972 Baum Blvd. (E. Liberty) Pittsburgh, PA 15216 412-363-8277 The TITLE TOWN Soul & Funk Party… Organized by J. Malls & Gordy G. | Type: soul, &, funk, dance, party, dj, night
October 27, 2012 at 8pm to October 28, 2012 at 12am – James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy Join us for a spooky night of jazz! be sure to wear you best costume, we will be giving away prizes for best costume!! Along with great drink features and much more!!! Organized by Adam Johnston & James Street | Type: jazz, live, costume, party
October 27, 2012 at 8pm to October 28, 2012 at 12am – James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy, 422 Foreland St. Chico's Quintet will be playing at James Street Gastropub and Speakeasy on Oct 27th. This will be a special event because it will be a "Costume Party". There will be prizes and special music selectio… Organized by Carlos "Chico" Ortiz IV | Type: costume, party
November 21, 2012 at 10pm to November 22, 2012 at 2am – Brillobox Punk Funk Krak Attack Throwdown w/ J. Malls & Stones Throw Recording Artist CX KiDTRONiK Wednesday, November 21, 2012 brillobox 4104 Penn Ave. Pgh., PA 15224 (412) 621-4900 10 PM-2 AM, 21+, $… Organized by J. Malls | Type: dj, dance, party
December 7, 2012 from 8pm to 11pm – PENN BREWERY BLUES ORPHANS CELEBRATE DOC'S SPECIAL BIRTHDAY (12-12-12) with their 2012 Christmas Show. Come out and join the fun. It will be crazy. Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: christman, holiday, show, birthday, party, doc's, dance, eat, drink
S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ||||||
2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
30 |
S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |||
© 2024 Created by Dr. Nelson Harrison. Powered by