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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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June 11, 2010 at 8pm to June 12, 2010 at 12am – RIVERS CASINO, NORTH SHORE, LIVE BLUES,R&B,SOUL AND MORE... Organized by Muddy Kreek Blues Band | Type: live, muddy, kreek, blues, band
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 13, 2010 at 6pm to June 15, 2010 at 7pm – Anytown, Pennsylvania Pennsylvania will soon embark on a massive project to examine and promote the historical and cultural impact created by Pennsylvanian musicians and the influences from radio and TV in the Commonwealt… Organized by Bill Trousdale | Type: participation
May 25, 2010 at 7:30pm to September 28, 2010 at 9:30pm – SiBA Cucina We have various artists, performing on our terrace, weather permitting, every Tuesday night from now through the month of September. If it does rain, we will have the music in our bar area. If you ha… Organized by Tiffany Sines | Type: live, jazz, music
June 11, 2010 at 9:30pm to June 12, 2010 at 12:30pm – PARK HOUSE Catch The Blues Orphans once a month at PARK HOUSE, Pittsburgh Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: blues, orphans, at, park, house, pittsburgh
June 12, 2010 from 7pm to 11pm – The Space Upstairs "Because Fridays are so yesterday..." The Pillow Project’s hip, laid-back Second Saturdays performance/art happening series shares live dance, visual art and music together in their up-close, cool a… Organized by The Pillow Project | Type: performance-art, happening
June 12, 2010 from 8pm to 10pm – Bonfatto's Restaurant and Lounge J-Mac will be performing Jazz standards and original compositions at Bonfatto's Restaurant and Lounge on Saturday June 12 from 8:00-10:00PM. Jay Vonada - Trombone Mac Himes - Guitar Organized by Jay T. Vonada | Type: concert
June 12, 2010 from 8:30pm to 11pm – Gypsy Cafe 412.381.4977 Don Aliquo, Mark Perna, and a special guest play live jazz for our dinner guests Saturday, June 12, 2010 starting at 8:30. Call for reservations Organized by Gypsy Cafe | Type: live, jazz
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