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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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November 25, 2023 from 5pm to 9pm – Mixtape The Roger Barbour Triofeat. "Ms. B" Barbara RaySat., Nov. 25th at Mixtape4907 Penn Ave. in Garfield5-9 PM, $5.00 coverJoin us at Mixtape for the Roger Barbour Trio Jam Session. This session begins Sa… Organized by J. Malls | Type: open, jam, session
September 1, 2023 from 7pm to 10pm – Xia's Restaurant RML Jazz will be making its first appearance at Xia's Restaurant in Monroeville this Friday, 9/1/23, from 7-10pm. RML Jazz will feature Laura Chu Wiens on vocals, Jeff Leonhardt on guitar, Glenn Utsc… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: restaurant, music
July 4, 2023 from 7pm to 8pm – Monongahela Aquatorium Frank Podroskey's Pittsburgh Big Band Legends are performing their first concert of the season at the Monongahela Aquatorium in observance of Independence Day. Organized by Pittsburgh Musicians' Union and Mon Valley Arts Association | Type: concert
June 3, 2023 from 7pm to 10pm – AAMI Loading Dock inside Organized by AAMI | Type: concert
June 2, 2023 from 6pm to 9pm – Bakery Square RML Jazz will be performing jazz favorites from Miles Davis, Wes Montgomery, Grover Washington, Diana Krall, Laura Bush, and even Mr. Rogers. RML Jazz will feature Laura Chu Wiens on vocals, Mike Cla… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: outdoor, concert
March 24, 2023 from 6pm to 9pm – The Storming Crab RML Jazz will be serving up the jazz smooth and hot featuring Laura Chu Wiens on vocals, Jeff Leonhardt on guitar, Dave Gurwin on keyboard, and Rick Laus on drums. Come enjoy great Cajun cooking and… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: restaurant, music
March 23, 2023 from 5pm to 8pm – Jackson's Restaurant RML Jazz will be serving up the jazz smooth and hot this Thursday at Jackson's in Monaca from 5-8pm. RML Jazz will feature Jeff Leonhardt on guitar, Rick Gallagher on keyboard, and Rick Laus on drums. Organized by Rick Laus | Type: restaurant, music
April 29, 2022 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm – Big Sky Spirits RML Jazz makes its first performance at Big Sky Spirits in 7 Fields on Friday, 4/29/22, at 7:30pm. RML Jazz will perform jazz favorites from Miles Davis, Herbies Mann and Hancock, Chick Corea, Art Bl… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: restaurant/bar
April 16, 2022 from 7pm to 10pm – Cioppino's Restaurant RML Jazz returns to Cioppino's in the Strip District on Saturday, April 16, at 7:00pm.RML Jazz will be performing jazz favorites from Miles Davis, Herbie Mann, Diana Krall, and more. RML Jazz will fe… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: restaurant/bar
April 14, 2022 from 5pm to 8pm – Jackson's Restaurant and Bar RML Jazz will serve up the jazz smooth and hot for ya' on Thursday, 4/14/22 at Jackson's in Monaca starting at 5pm. Enjoy great food and drinks while listening to popular tunes from Wes Montgomery, G… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: restaurant/bar
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