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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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July 2, 2021 from 6pm to 9pm – Greendance Winery RML Jazz returns to Greendance this Friday featuring Laura Chu Wiens on vocals, Jeff Leonhardt on guitar, special guest Sam Campbell on keyboard, and Rick Laus on drums. Organized by Rick Laus | Type: winery
June 26, 2021 from 3pm to 5pm – Frick Park in Homestead, PA Featuring vocalist Michele Bensen with Harry Cardillo, Ken Karsh, Dan Wasson & Steve Trettel Organized by Michele Bensen | Type: doors, open, event, live, concert
May 22, 2021 from 1pm to 4pm – Greendance Winery RML Jazz will be performing popular jazz tunes from Miles Davis, Chuck Mangione, Oliver Nelson, Diana Krall, Eva Cassidy, and many more. RML Jazz will feature Laura Chu Wiens on vocals, Gene Laus on… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: winery
April 23, 2021 from 6pm to 8pm – Online Zoom Organized by UNITED BLACK BOOK CLUBS OF PITTSBURGH | Type: zoom, panel, jam, session
March 9, 2021 from 3pm to 5pm – Facebook live Organized by Gwendolyn Black | Type: livestream
October 17, 2020 from 5pm to 7:30pm – Village Tavern [West End} Alto Madness Jazz Jam Session w/ Tony Campbell Tony Campbell - Sax Jevon Rushton - Drums Eli Naragon - Bass Antonio Croes - Keys Organized by Jazz Surgery w/ Tony Campbell | Type: socially, distancing, jazz, jam, session
October 16, 2020 from 6pm to 9pm – 1700 Penn Ave [ Strip District ] Tony Campbell [Con Alma Food Truck] Jam Session Tony Campbell - Sax Leon Boykins - Bass Jason Washington Jr. - Drums Antonio Croes - Keys Organized by Jazz Surgery w/ Tony Campbell | Type: socially, distancing, jazz, jam, session
September 29, 2020 from 6pm to 9pm – Con Alma Restaurant How Do you Keep The Music Playing? You wear a mask and perform outside! Come join jazz vocalists Michele Bensen & Tim Stevens for the first time together in concert. Michele Bensen 6-7… Organized by Michele Bensen | Type: vocal, jazz, tuesdays
September 12, 2020 from 5pm to 7:30pm – Village Tavern [West End} The Alto Madness Jam Session Tony Campbell - Sax Howie Alexander - Keys Jevon Rushton - Drums Eli Naragon - Bass Laura Ferguson - Vocals Organized by Tony Campbell/ Ray Hanis | Type: jazz, jam
August 14, 2020 from 6pm to 9pm – Con Alma Food Truck [strip district] The Tony Campbell Socially Distanced Jam Session Vocalists must bring their own microphone! period ! Horn players must stay 6 feet apart !!!!!!!!! Musicians and Vocalists are Welcome !!!!! Tony Campb… Organized by Jazz Surgery w/ Tony Campbell | Type: jazz, jam.
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