Find more photos from the performance here and don't forget to check out Dana's website for upcoming performances, news, music and more!
Monday, May 21, 2012
Dana Fuchs at the Highline Ballroom
Find more photos from the performance here and don't forget to check out Dana's website for upcoming performances, news, music and more!
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
The History of Pittsburgh Jazz: A Short Film
After immersing myself in the Pittsburgh music scene over the past few months, I have decided to embark on a new journey- making a short film surrounding the history of jazz and blues in Pittsburgh and what the scene is transforming into today.
Many outsiders may not know that years ago, Pittsburgh was the mecca for jazz. National artists like Lena Horne could have practically called the Iron City their second home, and many local musicians like Earl "Fatha" Hines and Billy Strayhorn brought the jazz sound to a whole different level.
In 2012, fresh faces are emerging like trumpeter Sean Jones and saxophonist Chelsea Baratz, who began her career in Pittsburgh and whose success led her to moving to New York City. From Black Coffee to Tarra Layne, Jessica Lee and Steel Town Soul, this city is filled with incredible, young talent, inspired by the greats that came before them. This town is overflowing with those greats (Nelson Harrison, Roger Humphries and more) and it is my mission to document the best of the business.
With your help, I can make this happen. In a few weeks, I will be launching a Kickstarter campaign accompanied by a short promo video, giving you an idea of the direction I would like to take this film. I hope you can take the journey with me.
Peace and love.
Many outsiders may not know that years ago, Pittsburgh was the mecca for jazz. National artists like Lena Horne could have practically called the Iron City their second home, and many local musicians like Earl "Fatha" Hines and Billy Strayhorn brought the jazz sound to a whole different level.
In 2012, fresh faces are emerging like trumpeter Sean Jones and saxophonist Chelsea Baratz, who began her career in Pittsburgh and whose success led her to moving to New York City. From Black Coffee to Tarra Layne, Jessica Lee and Steel Town Soul, this city is filled with incredible, young talent, inspired by the greats that came before them. This town is overflowing with those greats (Nelson Harrison, Roger Humphries and more) and it is my mission to document the best of the business.
With your help, I can make this happen. In a few weeks, I will be launching a Kickstarter campaign accompanied by a short promo video, giving you an idea of the direction I would like to take this film. I hope you can take the journey with me.
Peace and love.
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