PROGRESSIVE MUSIC COMPANY

AFRO-AMERICAN MUSIC INSTITUTE CELEBRATES 36 YEARS

BOYS CHOIR AFRICA SHIRTS
 
 
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/building-today-for-tomorrow/x/267428

 Pain Relief Beyond Belief

                         http://www.komehsaessentials.com/                              

 

PITTSBURGH JAZZ

 

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!

 

Badge

Loading…

Duke Ellington is first African-American and the first musician to solo on U.S. circulating coin

    MARY LOU WILLIAMS     

            INTERVIEW

       In Her Own Words
Dr. E
  • Female
Share on Facebook
Share on Facebook MySpace

Dr. E's Friends

  • James (thejazzi) Harber
  • Michelle
  • Barbara Ray
  • jackie day
  • Doug Jackson
  • Ricco J.L.Martello
  • Akil Esoon
  • Kevin Hurst, Sr.
  • Gene Stovall
  • Najeeb Khouri
  • Marta Graciela Bressi
  • John Morton
  • sean jones
  • derrick schippers
  • Benjy Myaz

Music

Paused...
  • 1.
    Halle Berry
  • 2.
    Dance To My Song
  • 3.
    Elevated

RSS

Loading… Loading feed

 

Dr. E's Page

Profile Information

Favorite website
http://www.giveusfreerecords.com
Favorite blog
http://www.pinkheadphonesmusic.blogspot.com
Pittsburgh Connection
I taught at Penn State University for 9 years and came through Pitt alot.
Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers
Poogie Bell
Favorite Jazz Radio or media station
Jazz City Radio.
Tune in November 6 I will be on live with Steve Brown!
www.jazz-city.com/

I also enjoy streaming WDUQ 90.5FM
http://www.wduq.org/
Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue
James Street Tavern & Restaurant is my favorite supper club!

A new club called Little E's is also becoming a favorite venue!
About Me:
Dr. E is an Ohio based singer and songwriter whose vocals have been compared to a range of soul artists including Stephanie Mills, Erykah Badu, Macy Gray, and even Billie Holiday.

Dr. E's music can currently be heard on Soulchoonz Radio and Jazz City Radio.

Dr. E Musical Synopsis:

From the first moment you hear the clever lyrics and the dancing jazz rhythms, you recognize that Elevated isn’t your typical R&B effort. With a voice, which has all the character of Billie Holiday, raspy and playful, Dr. E has a diverse style that includes hints of blues, jazz, gospel and pop. Elevated is a collection of moods and themes including fighting for human rights (Dance To My Song); Pursuing one’s dreams (Put It Down; Good Girl Down). The title track, “Elevated,” is about overcoming adversity. “Your Everything” is a simple yet funky acoustic love song. “Walk This Road” is smooth and jazzy, while “Here’s That Rainy Day” and the poem that introduces it, “Breaking,” pay tribute to Phyllis Hyman. “Let Me Clear My Throat” exudes down home blues woman sass!

Musical Reviews:

“Vocally, Dr. E’s instrument recalls the lighter and playful side of Patti Labelle’s voice during her formative years in the Bluebelles.”- Mark Anthony Neal, commentator for National Public Radio

Read the full article here: http://bit.ly/avQ79c

“Dr. E proves to all that she has power and finesse and mixes them perfectly.”

- Marion Carminelitta Jazzandsoul.eu – London, United Kingdom

Read the full review here: http://carminelitta.blogspot.com/2010/06/album-review-dr-e-elevated...

“If you stop after the first track, you’ll never realize the depth and versatility of Dr. E’s instrument.”
- Julie Cajigas, freelance writer and contributor to Ohio Authority Magazine

“Basically, you can’t put Dr. E in a box. You never know what to expect from her.” – Rhonda Crowder, Cleveland Call and Post

“A cursory listen to Richardson's Elevated yields appealing, glitzy strains of soul and jazz with distinctive vocals akin to those of Erykah Badu or Macy Gray.”– Kevin Joy, The Columbus Dispatch


Dr. E's Official Website:

www.giveusfreerecords.com


Dr. E’s title track Elevated (free download link)

http://www.soultracks.com/dr-e-download
Website:
http://www.giveusfreerecords.com
Artist or Fan
artist, industry professional

What others have to say about Dr. E's music.


Dr. E's Photos

  • Add Photos
  • View All

Dr. E's Videos

  • Add Videos
  • View All

Dr. E's Blog

Posted on February 24, 2011 at 5:16am 0 Comments

Comment Wall (15 comments)

You need to be a member of Pittsburgh Jazz Network to add comments!

Join Pittsburgh Jazz Network

At 1:53pm on August 21, 2011, Doug Jackson said…

Thank you Dr.E for the kind words. I hope to visit Ohio someday, but for now,I'm Denver bound. Have you heard "Peace and Love" A tune of inspiration yet?

D

At 5:24am on February 25, 2011, Kevin Hurst, Sr. said…
I have been in the Pittsburgh area since July of last year. Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat there is somewhere to sit in. I am trying to do an early jam(matinee) but work every other saturday and they need to get skilled cats to be the house band. The place has many bands many days of the week but the jam is a thing Kevin Amos is trying to do as 'Fan Appreciation'. It did better when the venues actually hired the band, but then sometimes the jazz folks do'nt spend as much as the DJ crowd afterwards.- thanx for interest and would love you to come through again- kev
At 2:31am on February 25, 2011, Kevin Hurst, Sr. said…
I still look at your listings and want to drive to Ohio and check you out and maybe sit in if you like on sax. But just seeing and hearing you sing will be a treat!- kev Oh I am listening to your new tracks from your release and it sounds great! You writing songs? Elevated is wonderful, mature, convincing and delivery from the heart, go on girl- kev
At 6:16am on February 24, 2011, Kevin Hurst, Sr. gave Dr. E a gift
Gift
Thanks beautiful sista!-KEV
At 4:32am on February 21, 2011, Kevin Hurst, Sr. said…
Love the new profile picture Dr E.! - kev
At 4:07am on October 25, 2010, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
Thanks for posting your video. We're looking forward to seeing a lot more activity from you.
At 5:01am on June 23, 2010, Kevin Hurst, Sr. said…
How did you get all the titles in ?Mandarin Chinese?LOL You can set the playlist to auto play if you click the above your playlist options even shuffle!- go on lady!- kev p.s. the horn sounds great!
At 2:25am on May 16, 2010, Kevin Hurst, Sr. said…
I played at Penn State regularly in the early( and all the ) 90s in a Harrisburg jazz group called 'Fusion 4' mainly at Stoney's Post House, Spats( over 40 crowd), various private parties. The president of the musicians union was Andrew Jackson from Chester Pa. , I think Ronnie Burrage( great jazz drummer) is still there. I am watching you work it on you tube!- kevin hurst
At 6:21am on February 27, 2009, Kenny Hawkins said…
Hello Elaine, Are you performing currently and if yes, where? Also, I would love to hear your sing or hear one of your tunes. Do you have CD or samples of your music?
I hope to hear from you and to hear you. In the meantime, I wish you a great and joyful adventure on the artistry road.

Kenny
At 5:50pm on October 10, 2008, Benjy Myaz said…
Been a while...Hope all is well.
One
 
 
 

© 2024   Created by Dr. Nelson Harrison.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service