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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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October 18, 2009 from 12:30pm to 3:30pm – Schenley Park Cafe and Visitors Center Tania Grubbs - Voice Ken Karsh - Guitar Mark Koch - Guitar Organized by Tania Grubbs | Type: live, jazz
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
October 1, 2009 at 8pm to November 1, 2009 at 10pm – Pittsburgh Public Theater @ The O'Reilly Theater Tickets on sale Tuesday, August 4th! Frank Sinatra's favorite singer. Cole Porter's finest interpreter. Duke Ellington's muse. Ella Fitzgerald is the greatest jazz singer of all time. The Public wil… Organized by Rebecca Rickard | Type: musical/theater
October 14, 2009 at 6pm to October 31, 2009 at 7pm – www.olgawatkinsband.com/new_CD.htm My band is launching the *pre-release sale of our new CD "Long Time Coming", effective yesterday, 10/9/09 A percentage of all the proceeds from the CD sale will be donated to the music department at… Organized by Olga Watkins | Type: pre-release, sale
October 17, 2009 at 9pm to October 18, 2009 at 12am – Near the stadium for The Cleveland Browns 'Southside' Jerry will be performing with The R&B Station Band (from Athens, OH.) supporting Mark Pender (trumpet player for 'Tonight Show w/Conan O'Brian) Organized by FAT FISH BLUE @ CLEVELAND, OH. | Type: concert
October 17, 2009 at 9:30pm to October 18, 2009 at 1:30am – Dante's Live show where anything can happen Organized by Tom Terling | Type: club, date
October 18, 2009 from 12:30pm to 3:30pm – Schenley Park Cafe and Visitors Center Tania Grubbs - Voice Ken Karsh - Guitar Mark Koch - Guitar Organized by Tania Grubbs | Type: live, jazz
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