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
June 27, 2009 from 1pm to 4:30pm – Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Homewood Come and enjoy student and pro performances at the Jazz Workshop, Inc. Summer recital. There will be solos, duets, small and large jazz combos, and the Gospel Choir. I will be the MC. Organized by Ed Skirtich | Type: student, and, pro, recital
December 19, 2009 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm – Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Homewood Jazz Workshop, Inc. Recital featuring student performances Organized by Ed Skirtich, Harold Young,the Jazz Workshop, Inc. Faculty and Students | Type: student, recital
April 29, 2012 from 4pm to 6pm – AAMI "Harmonic Hall" Please attend our Spring Recital in our beautiful Harmonic Hall. This event showcases a selection of our students in public performance. Only a $5.00 cover. Organized by Afro-American Music Institute, Inc | Type: recital, music, aami, harmonic, hall, pittsburgh, hamilton, avenue, 7131
September 23, 2012 from 3pm to 4pm – Heinz Chapel Jason Kush Trio - featuring Jason Kush, tenor saxophone, Ken Karsh, guitar, and Brian Stahurski, bass. Jazz Recital as part of the concert series at Heinz Chapel. 3pm. Free Admission. Organized by Jason Kush | Type: jazz, recital
January 24, 2018 from 8pm to 9pm – Frick Fine Arts Auditorium John Bagnato (guitar) is performing his music with Paul Thompson (bass), Tom Wendt (drums), George Jones (percussion), and Sam Boateng (piano) at Frick Fine Arts Auditorium, 650 Schenley Dr. 15260 on… Organized by John Bagnato | Type: recital, at, pitt
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 | ||||
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