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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 22, 2009 at 9am to August 18, 2009 at 7pm – Assisi, Italy Register for a two or four-week intensive writing workshop in Assisi, Italy with musician, composer, poet and author Diva Joan Cartwright, author of 9 books: 3 poetry, 2 manuals on musicians and musi… Organized by Art Workshop International | Type: workshop
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
August 14, 2009 at 8:30pm to August 15, 2009 at 12:30am – Little E's Jazz Club Little E's - the newest, hottest night spot in down town Pittsburgh, located above Mahoney's Restaurant on Liberty Avenue, 8:30 to 12:30. No Cover. The Blues Orphans, celebrating 30 years in 2009! Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: blues, orphans, at, little, e's, jazz, club
August 15, 2009 from 12pm to 5pm – The Riverplex Stage @ The Sandcastle I'll be performing with THE HOLIDAYS, a 8 piece show/dance band singing theirs and others hits of the 50's thru the 70's. I also will perform with the 1957 Doo-Wop group, THE DUBS and the 60's Disco/… Organized by U.P.M.C. and G.T.A. & Hol-Pro Productions | Type: concert
August 15, 2009 from 7pm to 8:30pm – Riverview Park (Riverview and Perrysville Ave.) Stars at Riverview” brings jazz to Riverview Park on Saturday evenings! So bring a lawn chair or spread a blanket on Observatory Hill for an entire summer of incredible musical entertainment. Kevin A… Organized by CITIPARKS & KA | Type: jazz
August 15, 2009 from 8pm to 11pm – The Forum Conference Center Concert 8:00 p.m. - $39.50 Legendary drummer Steve Smith (Journey/Vital Information) brings his fantastic Jazz Legacy group to Cleveland. Steve, Dave Weckl, Tommy Igoe, Peter Erskine, and Dafnis Prie… Organized by www.drumfantasycamp.com | Type: drum, fantasy, camp
August 15, 2009 at 8:30pm to August 16, 2009 at 12:30am – Little E's Jazz Club Tania Grubbs - Voice Tom Wendt - Drums Mark Strickland - Guitar Jeff Grubbs - Bass Organized by Jeff Grubbs | Type: live, jazz
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