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
May 30, 2009 at 9pm to May 31, 2009 at 2am – Shadow Lounge "...and it was written on the scroll that one day, when the situation seems most dire, when the odds seem insurmountable, when the die seems cast and the future bleak, THE WILD PARTY shall rise again… Organized by Vipers Soul Club | Type: r&b, motown, and, northern, soul, dj, dance, night
May 30, 2009 from 7pm to 10pm – Alumni Hall Remembering The History Josh Gibson Foundation Night! May 30, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. Pre-reception at 7:00 p.m. Josh Gibson Exhibit and autographs by Former Negro League player Ted Toles from The Pittsbu… Organized by Dr. Vernell Lillie and Sean Gibson | Type: fundraiser, and, play.
May 30, 2009 all day – Altar Bar, Strip District, Pittsburgh, PA A National Music Conference with great panelists from LA, Columbus, Cleveland, and local, for ALL genres of music to GET EDUCATED, GET CONNECTED and improve your music career! Organized by Sardonyx Productions | Type: music, conference, and, showcase
May 8, 2009 at 9pm to May 9, 2009 at 2am – Shadow Lounge and The Blue Room Berlin International Group (BIG) presents PEACe LOVe & BLENd on Friday May 8, 2009 at 9pm at the Shadow Lounge and Blue Room 5972 Baum Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. The Shadow Lounge is the most… Organized by Berlin International Group | Type: global/cultural, unity, arts, live, entertainment, drink, food, networking, fun, and, plenty, of, laughter
May 2, 2009 at 8:30pm to May 3, 2009 at 12:30am – LITTLE E'S JAZZ CLUB Come and enjoy a wonderful Dinner and a fabulous show with the smooth sounds of JUST AHEAD TRIO. Only at Little E's "Where Music Happens" Call for reservation show begins at 8:30PM Dinner sitting at… Organized by Little E's Jazz Club | Type: dinner, and, a, show
May 2, 2009 from 8pm to 11pm – Gypsy Cafe Celebrate Gypsy Cafe's 5th Anniversary with pan-European music to complement our pan-European menu! The Continental Dukes are a four piece ensemble playing International music: Dennis Kurzawski on cl… Organized by Gypsy Cafe | Type: gypsy, anniversary, dinner, and, music
April 11, 2009 at 9pm to April 12, 2009 at 12am – 1902 Tavern, Market Square, Pittsburgh The Olga Watkins Band will be collecting cash and check donations for the Fallen Pittsburgh Police Officers Fund during our Saturday show at the 1902 Tavern in Market Square. We send our warmest rega… Organized by Olga Watkins | Type: olga, watkins, show, and, fallen, heroes, donation, drive
March 30, 2009 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm – New Hazlett Theater -- 6 Allegheny Square E -- Pittsburgh, PA 15212 -- North Side Artists, musicians, writers, dancers, poets, performers, and arts administrators are invited to stop in, enjoy complimentary refreshments and talk about projects, plans, ideas, and interests. Often t… Organized by Debi Sciranka | Type: free, monthly, networking, and, information-sharing, event
March 21, 2009 from 8pm to 11pm – 2425 Liberty Ave, in the Strip Enjoy food, drinks, dance lessons (the Tango) from C. Christopher Roth and Steel City Ballroom and great music from La Bicicleta Blanca. Please buy your tickets early. Tickets $35. Must be 21 or over… Organized by Colter Harper | Type: dance:tango, music:jazz, music:latin/salsa, socializing, and, networking:party:benefit, theater/performance:opera
March 4, 2009 at 4pm to March 5, 2009 at 2pm – Spriggs-Watson Funeral Home, Inc. The viewing for Derrick Finch is set for Wednesday, March 5th from 4-9 at Spriggs and Watson in the Homewood section of Pittsburgh. The funeral home information is as follows: Spriggs-Watson Funera… Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: viewing, and, funeral, services
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 |
© 2024 Created by Dr. Nelson Harrison. Powered by