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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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May 22, 2009 from 7pm to 11pm – PEPSI COLA ROAD HOUSE I'm performing w/THE HOLIDAYS in this oldies concert. Headling act is Kenny Vance & The Planotones. The Jaggerz are special guest. Organized by WJPA 95.3 FM Radio, Hol Pro Productions and General Talent Associates | Type: concert
September 11, 0201 at 9pm to September 12, 2010 at 1am – New Kensington The Mastermindz featuring Larry Cullens and Arnold Stagger will perform their high energy show for the first time at The Blind Pig Saloon, Sat. Sept. 11th @9:00pm. With Larry Cullens:vocals Arnold St… Organized by Arnold Stagger | Type: party
May 22, 2009 at 5pm to May 23, 2009 at 12:30am – LITTLE E'S JAZZ CLUB FRIDAY HAPPY HOURS ARE BACK FOR 2009 AT LITTLE'S "WHERE MUSIC HAPPENS" DON'T FORGET HAPPY HOUR SHOW TONIGHT BEGINNING AT 5:00PM. DOORS OPEN AT 4:30PM. DRINK SPECIALS ALL NIGHT!!!!! ASK ABOUT OUR $5.0… Organized by Little E's Jazz Club | Type: jazz, show
May 22, 2009 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm – Cultural District Roger Barbour Jazz quartet performs this friday May 22nd at Melange Bistro Bar from 5:30pm till 7:30pm. This week features Mark strickland on piano, Sunny Sunseri on Bass Gordon Grottenthaler on drum… Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: open, to, public
May 22, 2009 at 8:30pm to May 23, 2009 at 12:30am – Cefalo's Night Club - 428 Washington Ave. Carnegie PA 15106 Neon Swing X-perience, Pittsburgh pioneers of upbeat retro swing/rockabilly/jazz/and blues, will be performing at the ultra-swank Cefalo's Night Club in Carnegie on Friday, May 22 at 8:30 PM. More in… Organized by Neon Swing X-perience | Type: dance, concert, swing, music
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