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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.

 

WELCOME!

 

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            INTERVIEW

       In Her Own Words

August 2009 Blog Posts (16)

Meu site_Sidnei Piedade

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Added by Sidnei Piedade on August 26, 2009 at 9:58pm — No Comments

Meu tributo a você_Sidnei Piedade

</ p> A vida é um verso de inspiração que vem quando descobrimos uma intensidade de nossa emoção. Você é o brilho de minha alma, alegria e energia que me ajuda a levar minhas prosas e versos nas asas da imaginação. É uma dádiva de Deus ... e juntos vamos caminhando nesta longa estrada da vida, em busca de nossos sonhos e ideais com muita fé e esperanças. Você é um anjo enviado pelos céus é virtual eu sei ..... mas tem uma nuance real em meu coração, pois quando precisei me…

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Added by Sidnei Piedade on August 26, 2009 at 9:56pm — No Comments

Sonho fantasia_Sidnei Piedade

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Added by Sidnei Piedade on August 26, 2009 at 9:53pm — No Comments

Get 3 FREE Dissertation Topics Without Spending a Single PENNY!

3 Free Dissertation Topics??? Really??? Well… You must be reading this post just to confirm if the statement is true OR “Free Dissertation Topics” under discussion are those that must have been overly-used? Well… the good news is a “Dissertation Writing Service” is offering “Free Dissertation Topics” according to the request of students just because they… Continue

Added by Cassidy David on August 26, 2009 at 8:02am — No Comments

WHERE IS YOUR FAITH????

WHERE IS YOUR FAITH ?? Faith: Is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen(Heb.11:1), A desire to serve Whole-heartedly, and believing I'm called to serve. I will walk by faith and not by sight. I'm stepping up as an inspiring Evangelist. I'm training under the anointing of the Holy Spirit, with the teaching and guidance of Min. Dr. LaDonna Blaylock, of Maple Hts., Ohio. I will be attending the "Faith Summit" revival service in Cleveland, Ohio. "NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST… Continue

Added by Ms. Felecia on August 25, 2009 at 1:32am — No Comments

What’s happening at the revolution?

For starters we are happy to announce and welcome our many new members both musicians and fans.



A new group “Les Paul Lives Through Music” A tribute to the father of rock n roll and modern music. This is a very good tribute page with history and videos about Les Paul. Many fans are leaving there comments and thoughts about the legend here.



A new blog dubbed “A day late & a dollar short nothing new here” Its about the music labels banding together to launch CDX a new… Continue

Added by Melodic Revolution on August 14, 2009 at 3:54pm — No Comments

BENJY MYAZ RIDING THE CHARTS ON THEBEAT.FM

August 11, 2009



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



Benjy Myaz has, consistently, been on the charts of TheBeat.FM (www.thebeat.fm) Internet Radio for the past year. He now occupies numbers one through five on their “Top 20 Singles Chart”; and is holding down the number three spot on the “Top 10 Artists” list. Based in San Diego, California, USA, TheBeat.FM boasts a listenership of approximately seven million persons, worldwide.



Occupying the number 1 spot is the ever-green… Continue

Added by Benjy Myaz on August 12, 2009 at 10:10pm — No Comments

LIVE MUSIC AT ITS BEST FROM BENJY MYAZ AND FRIENDS

ENTERTAINMENT LIVE MUSIC AT ITS BEST FROM BENJY MYAZ AND FRIENDS

Basil Walters Friday, June 19, 2009 For singer, musician, producer Benjy Myaz, it has all come full circle, and that is the revival of jam-sessions where musicians perform in small, informal spaces. It was in this setting, he along with friends, gave a celebratory performance at Christopher's Jazz Cafe located inside the Quad in New Kingston, last Thursday. Myaz. a picture of… Continue

Added by Benjy Myaz on August 12, 2009 at 10:09pm — No Comments

Recently Laid Off

I'm sure it is not much different in Pittsburgh, but I, like many others, have been recently laid off. Now I don't mean to be political, but think about what you would do if you lost your Medical insurance today at the whim of your employer. This is why we should all pay attention to the debate in Washington. Oh well, now that I have some free time I will be making a longer visit to Pittsburgh this fall to spend time with family and hit a few clubs. It… Continue

Added by Lincoln Builds on August 12, 2009 at 7:24pm — No Comments

River Raisin Jazz Festival

Went to Monroe,Michigan last weekend for the River Raisin Jazz Festival to see The Rippingtons. Great show and a great festival. Keep this in mind for next year as it is only a 4 hr drive just north of Toledo.

Added by Carl Massart on August 12, 2009 at 3:53am — No Comments

Is Jazz Dying?

http://tinyurl.com/mdsant



Is Jazz Dying?



By TERRY TEACHOUT

New York



In 1987, Congress passed a joint resolution declaring jazz to be “a rare and valuable national treasure.” Nowadays the music of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker and Miles Davis is taught in public schools, heard on TV commercials and performed at prestigious venues such as New York’s Lincoln Center, which even runs its own nightclub, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola.



Here’s… Continue

Added by Kevin Amos on August 11, 2009 at 1:19am — No Comments

Review of "Reunion!

http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=33705

Added by Jeff Lashway on August 7, 2009 at 10:47pm — No Comments

"The Minutes Pass Like Hours When You Sing"



really funny- quite good also- Written, sung and played by Dave Tull on his CD,

"I Just Want To Get Paid" (!!) his site is:



I needed to laugh today maybe you do… Continue

Added by Devorah Segall on August 6, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

WHO PAYS PERFORMANCE ROYALTIES AND WHO DOESN'T?

August 4, 2009



Radio Free America

By NANCY SINATRA



Los Angeles



WHEN I hear great American standards on the radio, I think of all the songwriters, artists and musicians whom my father, brother and I have worked with over the years. It reminds me that every recording has two parts, the composition and the performance. It also reminds me how many wonderful artists and musicians have not been paid fairly for their work.



Songwriters and publishers are… Continue

Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on August 4, 2009 at 10:00pm — 2 Comments

Susoeff Music

Susoeff Music is:



· The Salsamba Latin Jazz Group – A world class Latin Jazz Group celebrating their 25th anniversary as a band. Salsamba has 6 CDs to its credit and is a member of the PennPat touring roster www.PennPat.org



412-425-1152 esus4@verizon.net



· Solo Guitar – the perfect complement to your party, event, dining experience or premiere.



· Duos – Guitar + voice, bass, flute or piano. You decide.



· Trios – I love to work with a… Continue

Added by Eric Susoeff on August 2, 2009 at 3:15pm — No Comments

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