Pittsburgh's Own Regional Notables of Jazz
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PITTSBURGH JAZZ
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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Friday, July 17, 2009
Featured Event
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Ahveekhy @ Little E's
July 17, 2009 from 5pm to 7:30pm – Little E's Jazz and Blues Club Downtown Pittsburgh Enjoy the Mellow Jazzy sounds of Ahveekhy on vocals and guitar Organized by Ahveekhy | Type: music, performance
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The Mastermindz at the Blind Pig Saloon
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
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1-year Anniversary of MUSICWOMAN LIVE!
July 13, 2009 at 6pm to July 27, 2009 at 12pm – Blogtalkradio.com Come celebrate our first anniversary of our radio show on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 @ 6-8 p.m. EST when Diva JC plays the best plays of the year. Organized by Diva JC | Type: online, radio, show
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FRIDAY NIGHT EVENT AT LITTLE E'S JAZZ CLUB
July 17, 2009 at 5pm to July 18, 2009 at 12:30am – LITTLE E'S JAZZ CLUB FRIDAY HAPPY HOURS ARE BACK FOR 2009 AT LITTLE'S JAZZ CLUB "WHERE MUSIC HAPPENS" DON'T FORGET HAPPY HOUR SHOW TONIGHT BEGINNING AT 5:00PM. DOORS OPEN AT 4:30PM. DRINK SPECIALS ALL NIGHT!!!!! ASK ABOU… Organized by Little E's Jazz Club | Type: jazz, and, blues, show
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Roger Barbour Jazz Quartet
July 17, 2009 from 5:30pm to 8pm – Cultural District Roger Barbour Jazz Quartet playing at Melange Bistro bar on Friday July 17th at 5:30pm. This week features Mark Strickland on piano, Sunny Sunseri on bass, gordon Grottenthaler on Drums, and Roger Ba… Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: open, to, public
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OLDIES CONCERT
July 17, 2009 from 7pm to 9:30pm – Westinghouse Recreation Center I'll be performing with THE HOLIDAYS, a 8 piece show & dance group 50's thru 70's R&B group. Organized by Borough of Forest Hills | Type: concert
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The BLUES ORPHANS 30th ANNIVERSARY.... at Little E's Jazz Club..............................!
July 17, 2009 at 8:30pm – Little E's Jazz & Blues Club Join the Blues Orphans at Little E's Jazz Club as we celebrate our 30th Anniversary! This may turn out to be a star-studded special guests event. 8:30 to 12:30. No Cover. *come one - come all - to T… Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: the, blues, orphans, 30th, anniversary, at, little, e's, jazz, club
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Fresco's; Wexford; Friday, July 17, 2009
July 17, 2009 from 8:30pm to 11pm – Fresco's Shari Richards and Rick Purcell performing tonight, Friday, July 17, 2009, at Fresco's in Wexford from 8:30-11PM Organized by Rick Purcell | Type: night, club, music
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Friday Night Jazz @ Angelo's Washington Pa
July 17, 2009 at 9pm to July 18, 2009 at 1am – Angelo's Josh Dunlevy, Dan Baker, Greg Thurman, and Michael Berry Live @ Angelo's Drink Specials and More!!!!! Organized by Dan Baker | Type: the, place, to, be, on, friday, night
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