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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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House of Manna Media presents DAY OF DISCIPLESHIP featuring UNASHAMED TOUR 2010 "The Movement"
Event Details
Time: November 12, 2010 at 7pm to November 13, 2010 at 12am
Location: PETRA International Ministries
Street: East Gate Drive, Pittsburgh
City/Town: Pittsburgh, PA 15235
Website or Map: http://unashamedtour2010.even…
Phone: 412.996.3303,
Event Type: concert
Organized By: House of Manna MEDIA
Latest Activity: Nov 8, 2010
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Event Description
On Friday November 12, 2010 @ 7pm House Of Manna MEDIA presents "DAY OF DISCIPLESHIP featuring UNASHAMED TOUR 2010 “The Movement”" at Petra International Ministries, 235 Eastgate Drive; Pittsburgh, PA 15235 (412) 243-7225
Coming to Pittsburgh following their spiritual journey in Sudan, Africa, Reach Records Bookings presents The UNASHAMED TOUR 2010 “The Movement”. This concert will feature the biggest names in Christian Hip Hop, Lecrae, Trip Lee, Sho Baraka, Tedashi, DJ Official and Pro.
This American based Christian hip hop record label located to Atlanta, GA in association with Blueprint Church will bring an unforgettable night of worship, faith music, discipleship and fellowship in a Holy Hip Hop way!
The DAY OF DISCIPLESHIP will feature Pittsburgh's own Red Letter Hymnal from Christ Church at Grove Farms. They have been blessed to see their ministry grow from one service to two services in just over a year. Red Letter Hymnal will be releasing their first album to be available in Winter of 2010. '
House of Manna MEDIA's goal is uplift the Word of God through non-traditional ministry models using media.
According to Eugene J. Blackwell, organizing Pastor “We want this event to be a tool and an opportunity to introduce someone to the authority of Jesus Christ to show the benefits and advantages of being a positive contributor to the city and the global Christian community.
This concert will help bridge the gap between Biblical truth and the Urban/Suburban context.
The concert is expected to attract a diverse audience throughout the city of Pittsburgh and the tri‐state region.
Tickets to attend the concert are $20 in advance and $30 at the door (Group rates are available). There are also vendor opportunities available for outreach ministries and Christian businesses.
For more information call 412.996.3303, tickets are available at Dorsey's, EventBrite.com
We will have tables available for Outreach Ministries, and Christian Businesses. (Only a limited amount) If interested please call 412.996.3303 to reserve a table.
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