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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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MCG Celebration of Pittsburgh Jazz Composers-April 29, 5pm, Backstage Bar, Cultural District
NO COVER
Presented by The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust/Education/Community Engagement
Added by Janis Burley Wilson on April 24, 2008 at 6:28pm — No Comments
Nat'l Jazz Appreciation Month in the Cultural District, April 29, May 1-Sean Jones/Hosea Taylor/Joe Harris
Sean Jones Trumpet Showcase, 8:00 pm
April 29, 2008
Cabaret at Theater Square
$10 COVER CHARGE
APRIL 29-Sean Jones is considered to be one of the hottest, most innovative jazz musicians today. He started playing trumpet in the fifth grade, became turned on to jazz through Miles Davis' "Kind Of Blue”. Jones is also inspired by the technique of Charles Fambrough, Gerald… Continue
Added by Janis Burley Wilson on April 24, 2008 at 5:49pm — No Comments
IAJE FILES FOR BANKRUPTCY - CANCELS 2009 CONVENTION
It is with a great sense of loss that I inform you that despite drastic efforts to cut expenses and raise emergency funds, the IAJE Board has voted to file for bankruptcy under Chapter 7 of the Federal Bankruptcy Law. I want to thank profusely those who responded with their generous donations and offers of assistance following my last communication. While over 250 individuals contributed just over $12,000, this, along with the many other efforts and contributions of… Continue
Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on April 19, 2008 at 1:14am — 1 Comment
New Album......err.......CD!
Anyway....we're in the later stages of doing a recording that's been in the planning stages since the summer of 06. In Jan. 07 I did some things at Stark Lake Recording in Orlando, Florida. The people involved in that session included Richard Drexler on bass, John Jenkins, drums, Jeff Rupert, tenor, and John Allred on trombone. (is Allred the finest player today? I sure couldn't argue the point.)… Continue
Added by Jeff Lashway on April 15, 2008 at 4:51am — 1 Comment
HAROLD BETTERS AT PENN STATE - APRIL 25, 2008
Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on April 12, 2008 at 12:46am — No Comments
KENTE ARTS ALLIANCE PRESENTS TRIBUTE TO ROY ELDRIDGE - APRIL 19, 2008
Steve Turre, trombone and shells
Buster Williams,… Continue
Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on April 12, 2008 at 12:30am — 1 Comment
Celebrate National Jazz Appreciation Month and Pittsburgh’s rich jazz history with
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Join us for a conversation with photographer, Nathan Schritter, and informal discuss…
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Join us for a conversation with photographer, Nathan Schritter, and informal discussion about Pittsburgh jazz history with Dr. Nelson Harrison on Saturday, April 12th from 3:00 pm-6:00 pm at 709 Penn Avenue Gallery, Cultural District. Enjoy live jazz with the African American Jazz Preservation Band led by Chuck Austin throughout the day. Refreshments will be… Continue
Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on April 10, 2008 at 8:46pm — No Comments
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Added by Re-Konception! on April 10, 2008 at 4:53am — No Comments
Living Legends of Jazz Series-Jimmy Ponder, Gene Ludwig, Cecil Brooks, III, 4/8, 8pm Cabaret,
Cabaret Theater/Backstage Bar
655 Penn Avenue (Park conveniently in the Theater Square Parking Garage, enter… Continue
Added by Janis Burley Wilson on April 2, 2008 at 12:45pm — No Comments
Detroit Jazz Festival-Call for Musicians
The Detroit Jazz Fest is now accepting materials from local/regional artists interested in performing at the 29th annual event, August 29 –September 1.
Complete artist packets (CD, bio, photo) should be mailed to:
Detroit Jazz Fest
660 Woodward Ave. Suite 13
Detroit, MI 48226
ATTN: Festival Director
Jazz, blues, Latin, funk, gospel, Latin, R&B, avant-garde – all are encouraged to submit. Materials must be… Continue
Added by Janis Burley Wilson on April 2, 2008 at 12:00pm — No Comments
Your One Dollar can make a difference!
Tiffany had an insatiable love for children and passion for life. She believed in living life to the fullest each day. The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Central New York is proud to honor Tiffany’s life and legacy by naming the Walk for Wishes in her… Continue
Added by Karl Sterling on March 31, 2008 at 4:05am — No Comments
Musicians take social networking into their own hands
50 Cent has more than 1 million friends on MySpace, but if the rapper ever decides to leave the social network, he'll be leaving behind those friends, too. So like a growing number of artists, he's started his own social networking site.
On Thisis50.com, fans can create profiles and friend lists just like on MySpace, but 50 Cent has direct access to the site's users and their e-mail addresses.
More and more acts, from… Continue
Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on March 30, 2008 at 11:00pm — 1 Comment
Re-Konception! music has been described by former WORD-FM and WDAS-FM Radio personality, Dan Henderson and WBVP/WMBA Radio talk show host, Valerie McKelvy, as the cutting edge of urban Christian cont…
Re-Konception! music has been described by former WORD-FM and WDAS-FM Radio personality, Dan Henderson and WBVP/WMBA Radio talk show host, Valerie McKelvy, as the cutting edge of urban Christian contemporary music. See what you think of the unique blend of jazz, R & B, rock, Latin, Reggae and classical patterns used in the group's original compositions. Named to the 2010 Black Essence Awards Hall of Fame, Joby and MiMi strive to grow their music ministry and keep to God's charge to…
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Living Legends of Jazz Series-April at the Cabaret Theater
$10 Cover Charge.
Check out Gerald "Shotgun" Haymon at 5pm in the Backstage… Continue
Added by Janis Burley Wilson on March 28, 2008 at 11:55pm — 1 Comment
A JAZZ MEMORIAL CONCERT HONORING OUR GREAT JAZZ LEGENDS
WEDNESDAY MARCH 26, 2008
7:00 - 11:00 PM
WHERE?
KELLY-STRAYHORN THEATER
5941 PENN AVENUE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15206
PHONE: 412-363-3000
SPONSORED BY JAMES “JIMMY” WEST AND FRIENDS
A MEMORIAL CONCERT TO THE LATE GREAT LEGENDS OF PITTSBURGH PENNSYLVANIA
FEATURING SPECIAL COMPANY
WITH
VOCALIST SYLVIA ELLARD
AND
KENNY BLAKE
DON ALIQUO
PASTOR KEVIN WOODS
AND THE FAITH… Continue
Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on March 25, 2008 at 10:30pm — No Comments
ADDING A CALENDAR OF GIGS OR EVENTS TO YOUR PAGE
Ain't no stopping you now!
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Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on March 25, 2008 at 7:28pm — No Comments
Musicians Behaving Badly
I HAVE RUN INTO NOTHING BUT B.S. SINCE I CAME BACK. THE SCENE HAS TOTALLY CHANGED!
ANYONE THAT KNOWS ME KNOWS i AM GOOD AND I AM 54 AND REFUSE TO DO THIS GAME OF BLUES VS. JAZZ ETC. I HAVE 2 CD'S IN THE MAKING.....ONE WITH ME AS THE WHOLE BAND.
UNFORTUNATELY, ON A LIVE PERFORMANCE THIS DOESN'T WORK.
WHAT IS U[P?????? Really?
Added by Anne Annie Friedland on March 24, 2008 at 9:30pm — 1 Comment
Pittsburgh Jazz Jam Sessions -- Can We Create A Guide To Them?
One of the things that I would like to learn more about is what jam sessions there are in Pittsburgh. My interests span a variety of music from jazz, funk, soul, gospel, blues and jam band styles. I know there are great places to… Continue
Added by Jeff Rosenthal on March 22, 2008 at 3:00am — No Comments
What happened to the Pgh jazz clubs?
When I've been back to visit and to sing it has been so disheartening to see fewer and fewer venues still hanging in there.
There are so many really wonderful musicians there ( of course I include singers in that category).
They need the support of each other and of the Pgh audiences and potential employers.
The city needs the positive energy that is created from showing… Continue
Added by Devorah Segall on March 13, 2008 at 6:00am — 14 Comments
About Linda - A music story
My first musical awakening came around the age of 10, while watching a local TV variety show called Like Young. One day Wilson Pickett came to town and the show invited him to appear. I remember my brother… Continue
Added by Linda Jones on February 19, 2008 at 7:30pm — 1 Comment
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