Pittsburgh Jazz Network
SHOULD THERE BE A PITTSBURGH JAZZ FESTIVAL AGAIN?
Pittsburgh Jazz Festival "Yes It Can,...Be"...you digg
I'm starting this correspondence, for the solution of a Jazz Festival, or any other event for that matter, is to have a few individuals committed to doing such.
I promote the Goshen "Willie the Lion Smith" Jazz Festival, in Goshen NY, Orange County. This festival is going into it's 5th year. Though it is slow and coming, it's where, I along with 2 others, are professionally working diligently to help keep the American Classical Heritage within the public eye, as well as the ear. Believe me a Jazz festival here, in Orange County, NY, that has been running 5 years consecutively is a record. Being from Pittsburgh and coming home periodically I know all it would take is 2 to 5 committed artist with a good sense of business. The internet has placed everyone on a level playing field. It's now a question of who will step up and start the process. I will say this, for myself, I am willing to work with any of you that really want to see a Pittsburgh Jazz Festival once again. The important aspect of this business is to understand that 90% is about the business and the other 10% is preparing of the business. The talent is as natural as putting one foot in front of the other to continue to move forward naturally. It would be a groove to read some feed back to this developing proposal...you digg, peace, Christopher Dean Sullivan
I promote the Goshen "Willie the Lion Smith" Jazz Festival, in Goshen NY, Orange County. This festival is going into it's 5th year. Though it is slow and coming, it's where, I along with 2 others, are professionally working diligently to help keep the American Classical Heritage within the public eye, as well as the ear. Believe me a Jazz festival here, in Orange County, NY, that has been running 5 years consecutively is a record. Being from Pittsburgh and coming home periodically I know all it would take is 2 to 5 committed artist with a good sense of business. The internet has placed everyone on a level playing field. It's now a question of who will step up and start the process. I will say this, for myself, I am willing to work with any of you that really want to see a Pittsburgh Jazz Festival once again. The important aspect of this business is to understand that 90% is about the business and the other 10% is preparing of the business. The talent is as natural as putting one foot in front of the other to continue to move forward naturally. It would be a groove to read some feed back to this developing proposal...you digg, peace, Christopher Dean Sullivan
Maryellen Hayden
Call For Artists Continued...
We have received several promotional packets, but not enough for a jazz festival.
I am reminded of the story of the little red hen...who will help me bake this bread?
A Jazz Festival is a lot of work. If you would serve on the committee, please email me at paacornpiho@acorn.org
If you are interested in performing, please send your packet to:
Allegheny Coutny ACORN- Attention, Maryellen Hayden
5907 Penn Avenue, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
We need to set a meeting, those who email me will be invited.
Thank you,
Maryellen Hayden
Mar 17, 2009
Pgh Rich
Where : Holiday Inn Select Oakland 100 Lyton Ave. Six (6) hours of jazz you won't forget.
Host Bands : Roger Humphries & the RH Factor
The Tim Stevens Project
Host Emcee : Tony Mowod WDUQ Radio
Guess Emcees Kevin Amos WRCT Radio, Tara Edwards WTAE TV, Lynne Hayes Freeland KDKA TV, Chris Moore WQED TV/KDKA Radio, Debbie Norrel The Pgh Courier, Danielle Nottingham WPIX TV, Bob Studebaker WDUQ Radio
MEDIA SPONSOR : DUQ 90.5 FM
Listen to these greats : Howie Alexander, Don Aliquo, Harold Betters, Cecil Brooks ll, Tony Campbell, Harry Cardillo, COL Jazz Band, Etta Cox, Betty Douglass, Sandy Dowe, Jeff Grubbs, Dr. Nelson Harrison, Gerald "Shotgun" Hayman, John Hughes, James Johnson Jr, George Jones, Marva Josie, Jassica Lee, Gen Judwig, Jeff Montgomery, Joe Negri, Carolyn Perteete, Fred Pugh, Spider Rondinelli, Lori Russo, Sandy Staley, Mark Strickland, Mike Stout, Dan Wasson, Tom Wendt, Jay Willis, flo Wilson and many others.
Don't miss this JAZZ event of the season.
All this for .....Can you believe:
$20.00 $15.00 for Senior Citizens and Students
Tickets available at :
Center of Attraction
Dorsey's Record Shop
720 Records
Stedeford's Record Shop
Time Bomb Spot (Clothing)
Upbeat Rercords
And on-line @ www.b-pep.net
For ANYONE and EVERYONE who love jazz this will be the place to be...........................
This is a B-PEP FUN-RAISER
SEE YOU THERE
Mar 18, 2009
Maryellen Hayden
We will create a space to honor our fallen musicians at the festival, so please email me the names that you know. I will start with Dr. Derrick Finch. Who else?
This is going to take more work and planning that I thought. We are going to need to write some grants, looking for a grantwriting team right now. It appears that the funding cycle and the economy are working together to make this a 2010 event, but we have to get serious now. We could also choose to do a smaller event first, say, in the fall...Please email me at emmyhayden@gmail.com with your name and phone number if you would like to be on the following committees:
1. Grantwriting and Fundraising
2. Musical Choices Team (If you are on this one, you can't perform)
3. Logistics
We continue to accept promo packets at Allegheny County ACORN, 5907 Penn Avenue, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15210
Jun 11, 2009