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
Sort by:
Discussions | Replies | Latest Activity |
---|---|---|
Memorial service for John Hughes - Beloved pianist and Member of Local 471 AF of MHUGHES JOHN WESLEY, JR. On November 22, 2018. Beloved husband of Helena Gerard Hughes; father of Charles S., Kenneth M. and Pamela A. Hu… Started by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
2 |
Nov 30, 2018 Reply by Bob Garvin |
PITTSBURGH JAZZ COMMUNITY MOURNS THE PASSING OF JOHN "PUGGY" THOMPSONStarted by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
3 |
Oct 5, 2018 Reply by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
Death of Drummer John "Smitty" SmithI am very sad to share with you that drummer JOHN 'SMITTY' SMITH, beloved by many, died Monday, July 16th. His viewing will take place… Started by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
2 |
Jul 19, 2018 Reply by Roberta Windle |
Guitarist Larry Coryell, Godfather Of Fusion, Dies At 73February 20, 20175:34 PM ET Otis Hart Guitarist Larry Coryell recorded or appeared on more than 100 albums during a jazz career t… Started by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
1 |
Feb 21, 2017 Reply by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
Obituary: Charles 'Chuck' Austin / Jazz trumpet great helped preserve historyMay 29, 2012 8:25 am 1inShare By Steve Twedt / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette A June 23 ceremony to commemorate the contributions of local A… Started by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
2 |
Feb 8, 2017 Reply by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
Two Families Devastated by Drug OverdoseTwo families devastated by overdoses September 24, 2016 12:00 AM Sean Hindman By Rich Lord / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette L… Started by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
0 | Sep 26, 2016 |
Violinist John Blake Jr. Dead at 67Worked as leader and with McCoy Tyner, Grover Washington Jr., and others By Jeff Tamarkin Violinist John Blake Jr. passed away Aug. 15 f… Started by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
0 | Aug 19, 2014 |
Musical giant John E. "Jack" Purcell passes his musical torch to third generation of descendants.JOHN E. "JACK" PURCELLObituary | Condolences PURCELL JOHN E. "JACK" On Fri., Dec. 6, 2013. Beloved husband of 67 years to Jeanne Pu… Started by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
0 | Dec 17, 2013 |
© 2024 Created by Dr. Nelson Harrison. Powered by