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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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TO BE A SUCCESSFUL MUSICIAN OR ARTIST- ONE MUST GIVE BACK TO THE PEOPLE

I was asked recently by a young musician how I could still make a living doing music after all these years. I thought about it and realized my secret to continue to gig 5,6 or9 tiumes a week. It was simple ,I give back. The more benefits and freebies I do, I more work I can get. To think about helping those that need a smile, a little hope and plenty love.

My cameraman ,producer for my film projects in Pittsburgh, Victor, one of the best in the world. He has worked Hollywood for… Continue

Added by DR. LEO CASINO on November 21, 2008 at 12:00am — 1 Comment

Change is coming.

On the eve of Change.

At last, At last. At long last! Finally the people of this Great Nation are coming to bare wittiness to the unadulterated power we gave away to the few. Realizing this power has imposed a pain filled blow to the whole of our land. We have begun to awake, shaking off the drunken haziness like a bad dream that haunts our thoughts. The clear images of our selfishness have come to be realized. Now in this monumental storm we decide to fight and righteously so! We… Continue

Added by CWR (Fan of Culture) on November 17, 2008 at 11:30pm — No Comments

Musique Noire's Music is on Australian Internet Radio!

Musique Noire has been added to the playlist of the Fiesta Jazz show in Australia (an internet station affiliated with Australia's Progressive Broadcast Service). The show's DJ is Saul Zavarce. (www.fiestajazz.com).

Here's a snapshot of the November 8 show. We're the fifth artist on the list!

http://www.fiestajazz.com/playlist081108.html

Added by Musique Noire on November 12, 2008 at 6:57pm — No Comments

We Thank you

To Whom It May Concern, those in the dark dead of night, acting with the care and honor of an American soldier standing hard and right… To those dug in -waiting for the command to defend, holding tight the dreams of a Nation faced with fanatical nightmares, you fight. Far from your bed, void of those comforts you protect unselfishly. You are our hero’s fighting for this Flag, protecting our beliefs from the tyranny of another. We thank you. To all those that walked in the shadow of death… Continue

Added by CWR (Fan of Culture) on November 11, 2008 at 4:06am — No Comments

Musique Noire News and Updates

Hello everyone!

Hope all is well in your world.

If you were unable to attend our CD Release party, or would like to re-live the fun, we have some video up on our Reverbnation page (www.reverbnation.com/musiquenoire).

Also, we are one of the SPOTLIGHTED ARTISTS on the JAZZ NETWORK, an online community of thousands of jazz artists (indie and major label), promoters, venues and fans. Check us out at www.thejazznetwork.ning.com You'll find our spotlight by scrolling… Continue

Added by Musique Noire on November 10, 2008 at 3:33am — No Comments

G. D. Lore

“Change by other means.”

I love people, I love change, and as I mix these two important ingredients together I hear the most amazing stories. I headed to the local nation of Wal-Mart to stock my cold room for the winter and ran face first into a woman that changed history. As I stood waiting for the wife searching for fabric to make her famous bag keepers, I noticed an older lady short in height, gray in hair, gentle in nature. I watched her and listened to her talk about when she… Continue

Added by CWR (Fan of Culture) on November 3, 2008 at 2:00am — No Comments

My China Doll(part one)

My sweet china doll, my extraordinary dream, my amazing love , you, softly rapped in a beautiful soft brown sheen.

The passion of my heart, the reason for my thoughts, you are my one true queen. Without you my mind would surely fail heart black and thick, my dreams dark and pointless, lost without you in worship.

You’re purr of approval is my destination your soft brown eyes give me clues to its direction, finding that love in your glance is my primal… Continue

Added by CWR (Fan of Culture) on November 3, 2008 at 2:00am — No Comments

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Added by Nancy Dunaiski on October 30, 2008 at 4:53pm — No Comments

Debut Album "Good Hair" Now Available!

In addition to Digstation, our CD is now available at CD Baby (www.cdbaby.com/cd/musiquenoire). We appreciate your support!

Added by Musique Noire on October 29, 2008 at 2:57am — No Comments

Pictures from Our CD Release Party!

And what a party it was! Over 100 people came out to support our debut release.

Here are some of the pictures, courtesy of DetroitCity.com:

http://www.detroitcity.com/gallery/gallery.php?id=440

Added by Musique Noire on October 29, 2008 at 2:55am — No Comments

Become a fan or listen & vote for my songs..

No Te Apures (Don't Worry), by Carlos Jimenez on OurStage

Added by Carlos Jimenez on October 24, 2008 at 12:36pm — No Comments

AAMI Boys' Choir Tour Summer 2007

Sounding out STAX in Memphis

8:45 a.m. 7/16/2007

Monday, July 16, 2007

The Afro-American Music Institute's Boys' Choir visited Memphis in an exchange with the STAX Music Academy Youth Tour, who visited Pittsburgh a month or so ago.

AAMI instructor Gabriel Gray filed this report:

July 13th: the Boys' Choir performed and toured at the Civil Rights Museum in Memphis. They sang the African National Anthem accapella in the lobby and then toured what was before… Continue

Added by Afro-American Music Institute, Inc on October 23, 2008 at 9:17pm — No Comments

Happy Birthday to us!

IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN to the Open Stage at the Irwin Eagle's (first, check your pulse) you have been missing…

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Added by Mystic Knights on October 20, 2008 at 7:25pm — No Comments

Benjy Myaz and friends - polished, soothing, inspiring

Basil Walters, Observer staff reporter

Wednesday, October 08, 2008

It certainly was not a night of "long story short", as Benjy Myaz called his last album released three years ago. On the contrary, with the help of friends singers A'Lisa, Charmaine Limonius and the Guyanese born saxophonist Courtney Fadlin, Myaz, the artiste, on Friday, gave the full length at the Red Bones Blues Café.

A singer, bass player and producer, Benjy delivered a most electic set covering a wide… Continue

Added by Benjy Myaz on October 10, 2008 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Benjy Myaz' 'Werks' delight at RedBones

published: Wednesday | October 8, 2008

Mel Cooke, Gleaner Writer

At times Benjy Myaz relaxed on a high stool and led with his guitar, at other points he came front and centre and led with his voice, still with plucking the strings. Sometimes his voice stood on its own, at one point it alternated with special guest A'lisa, at others it gave way to Charmaine Limonius, just as he did with the guitar and saxophone of Courtney Fadlin.

In all cases the musician and singer, along with… Continue

Added by Benjy Myaz on October 10, 2008 at 12:00pm — No Comments

New Jam session ~ Smilin Dave and Friends @ the Royal Place Tuesdays

In case ya hadn't heard about it yet, come on out and join us @ the Royal Place Tuesday nights.

Added by Mystic Knights on October 9, 2008 at 10:51pm — No Comments

WILL A (CULTURAL) CHANGE ACTUALLY COME?

A friend of mine posted this in another fourm and I thought it was perfect for this one as well... KA

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According to the "experts", if the election were held today, Senator

Obama would win.

Many of those experts are suggesting that a "generational shift" is

occurring.

History has proven that when "generational shifts" occur, it means big

changes for the culture.

If we accept those three things as a fact for just a… Continue

Added by Kevin Amos on October 9, 2008 at 12:08pm — No Comments

"Good Hair" Now Available for Download!

Hi everyone!

Our debut CD, "Good Hair" is now available in download form only at Digstation (www.digstation.com). For those of you that like your music digital, this is a great place to get your downloads, because 100% of the profits go to the artists--unlike iTunes.

Our CD will be available for purchase shortly through CD Baby and other outlets, for those of you who want a physical CD.

And, of course, it will be available at the CD Release Party on October… Continue

Added by Musique Noire on October 7, 2008 at 6:29pm — No Comments

Transylvania Jazz Festival 2008

15-19 October 2008 Cluj-Napoca, Romania Program: Wednesday 15.10.2008 18:00 – Students House - Yaron Herman (Israel) - Anca Parghel Band (România) Thursday 16.10.2008 18:00 – Students House - Boys Band Trio (Polonia) - Olivier Gatto Sextet (Franţa, Italia) Friday 17.10.2008 21:00 – Students House - Jacky Terrasson (SUA, Franţa) - Harry Tavitian & Orient Express (România) Saturday 18.10.2008 18:00 – Students House - Hungarian Band (Ungaria) -… Continue

Added by Magdalena Vaida on October 6, 2008 at 9:30am — No Comments

Live at the Village Vanguard

Live performances every month from the legendary New York jazz club. Upcoming Concerts Tues., Sept. 16: Chris Potter Underground Wed., Oct. 8: Bill Charlap Trio Wed., Oct. 29: Jenny Scheinman Group Wed., Nov. 19: Ravi Coltrane Quartet Wed., Dec. 17: Cedar Walton Quartet About This Series One of the world's preeminent jazz venues, the Village Vanguard has presented nearly… Continue

Added by Magdalena Vaida on October 6, 2008 at 9:30am — No Comments