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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?

 

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‘Black Excellence Art Exhibition’ celebrates Black history, creativity, culture

‘Black Excellence Art Exhibition’ celebrates Black history, creativity, culture

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THE 2024 HONOREES STANDING FROM LEFT ARE DR. VLADIMIR SURIN, REGINALD OVERTON, MICHAEL ROSE AND CARLOS TAYLOR. SEATED FROM LEFT ARE DR. GERALD FERGUSON,  DUANE WILLIAMS, EVON WALTERS AND DR. QUINTIN BULLOCK. (PHOTOS BY J.L. MARTELLO)

The Black Excellence Art Exhibition reception was held, Feb. 28, at CCAC’s Homewood-Brushton Center. It was a tribute to Black excellence of the past, present and future. The New Pittsburgh Courier was there as live performances from several local artists were held, and the special art displays were featured to the delight of those in attendance.

A collaboration with Michelle Gainey’s Pittsburgh Paint Project, the CCAC exhibit, which opened on Feb. 23, featured more than 20 creative works of art, photography, poetry and writing. Participating artists included Destiny Folks, youth artist (painting); Laverne Kemp (textiles); Cynthia Kenderson (poetry and print mediums); Corey Lankford (photography and videography); Morgan Overton (visual arts); Beanie Paintz ( painting); and Jimmy Paintz (urban painting).

A special display of art depicting famous African Americans created by the first and second grade classes at  Faison Elementary was also included in the show.

“This is a celebration of Black excellence designed to expose our students and the immediate community to the wealth of talent and creativity Black artists bring to Pittsburgh. The center will be transformed into an interactive walk-through art experience,” said Dr. Juel Smith, executive director, CCAC Homewood-Brushton Center, and associate dean of Sciences, in a statement to the Courier.

“This is a celebration of Black excellence designed to expose our students and the immediate community to the wealth of talent and creativity Black artists bring to Pittsburgh. The center will be transformed into an interactive walk-through art experience,” said Dr. Juel Smith, executive director, CCAC Homewood-Brushton Center, and associate dean of Sciences, in a statement to the Courier.

“This is a celebration of Black excellence designed to expose our students and the immediate community to the wealth of talent and creativity Black artists bring to Pittsburgh. The center will be transformed into an interactive walk-through art experience,” said Dr. Juel Smith, executive director, CCAC Homewood-Brushton Center, and associate dean of Sciences, in a statement to the Courier.

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DR. NELSON HARRISON IS THE HONOREE OF THE 2024 RALPH PROCTOR AWARD.

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AFRICAN DRUMMING BY PITTSBURGH CULTURAL ARTS COLLECTIVE (PHOTOS BY J.L. MARTELLO)

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ARTIST MORGAN OVERTON STANDING IN FRONT OF HER PIECE

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ARTIST “IFEOMA,” SASHA IGWE, STANDING IN FRONT OF HER ART PIECES

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SONITA BELL STANDING IN FRONT OF HER DESIGNS

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