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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.
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¨At The Door" (part of "The End" Digital Series- 2014): Samples¨
At The Door( Differ.II Iluminacion,Multiply,Plastificado,Pincel Seco,Zoom,Liquar).…
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The End¨ Digital Series ( 2014): Samples¨
Final announced ( Difference Hard Ligh Grayscale Veladuras Zoom)…
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Pittsburgh’s ‘platter-pushin’ papa’ DJ Porky Chedwick dies
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Year in Review 2013
My entry you has been included in the digital Group Show hosted in See.Me's gallery space during Armory Week in NYC next week.
Final Collapse ( Hard Light III Zoom III Licuado…
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Paying Tribute to One of Pittsburgh’s Female Jazz Pioneers
University of Pittsburgh to Host Cyber Symposium on Mary Lou Williams
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The musical brain: Novel study of jazz players shows common brain circuitry processes both music, language
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February 19, 2014
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Book recalls all-Black Navy band that included trumpeter from Pittsburgh
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Montgomery, Carter, Jones, Henderson voted into Jazz Hall of Fame
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Pittsburgh Music History
Honoring Nathan Davis
Acclaimed jazz instrumentalist, composer and Music Educator.
Critically acclaimed jazz instrumentalist, recording artist, composer, record produce…
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Honoring NEA Jazz Master Slide Hampton
Pittsburgh Music History
Honoring Slide Hampton
Born in Jeannette, Pa. Slide began performing…
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New Music from Archie Shepp
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Joe Evans RIP
From soul Patrol.....
Any of you familiar with Joe Evans?
PRESS RELEASE A Wonderful Life - January 20, 2014
Joseph James Evans, age 97, of Richmond, Virginia departed this life
January 17, 2014. Born on October 7, 1916 in Bonifay, Florida, he grew
up in Pensacola where his love of music was fostered. As a young man, he
moved to New York City where his professional career began to flourish.
Between 1939 and 1965, "Joe" Evans performed…
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On the Record with Randy Weston
"Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington: They were not only great musicians. They told the story of African-American life."
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Renowned jazz pianist, composer Geri Allen assumes the mantle of the Jazz Studies Program
Growing up in Detroit, Geri Allen’s childhood soundtrack was her father’s collection of Charlie Parker records. It was as though her future as a jazz pianist and composer was preordained; and ever since, she has been arranging and re-arranging the notes to reflect the changing verses of her life’s…
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Tony Adamo on Alljazz Radio Playlist
"Tony Roc Adamo is someone who was a surprising addition to our playlists, never having heard of him before, what a pleasant surprise he and his music turned out to be. We will continue to hear from this interesting and versatile musician in the future. Here we listen to Jack Kerouac, Jack! and Don't Change Horses from his album Miles of Blu. Do enjoy."…
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STAYING IN TOUCH WITH A LEGEND; CHIZMO CHARLES
Hi Jazz Family,
Once again, I want to thank all of you who came out to honor and support Mr. Chizmo Charles Anderson, a true Pittsburgh legend, at Savoy Monday Night Jazz on December 23, 2013. It showed just how many people feel as blessed as I do to have the honor of calling this man, mentor and friend.
Due to the fact that many of you, who love this great artist, made me aware that you had lost contact with him and was concerned that he might not even be…
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TRIBUTE JAM FOR CHIZMO CHARLES ON DEC 23, 2013
Hey everybody, for this Christmas season, on Monday, December 23rd, I’m really excited and honored to be able to present to you an extra special event at Savoy Monday Night Jazz.
CHIZMO CHARLES Anderson will be there to sing and enjoy a host of Pittsburgh’s finest artists as they honor him in song! Chizmo has been a mentor and an inspiration to many singers (myself included) for many years. He is one our few elders still able to share his music with us, so any…
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Tony Adamo On The Final Best of 2013 List for www.criticaljazz.com!
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1. Marc Carey - For The Love Of Abbey (2)
2. Hristo Vitchev - Rhodopa (3)
3. Tony Adamo - Miles Of Blu
4. Perry…
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Inaugural Pittsburgh Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame Celebration Jan 23, 2014
Inaugural Pittsburgh Rock'N Roll Hall of Fame…
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