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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 24, 2010 from 5pm to 11pm – Wilkinsburg, Pa 15221 Saturday, July 24 2010 5:00 - Until 1015 Center Street, Wilkinsburg, Pa 15221 Bring your Instruments to Play Your Voices to Sing And those Johnny Soft walkers to Dance. Adult Affair Comfortable Attir… Organized by Jaki Young & Felicia Anthony | Type: musical, birthday, bash
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 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
July 19, 2010 to July 27, 2010 – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228 A new, innovative and fun jazz camp for student jazz groups. The focus is on the group performance of school age students ( 4th -12th grades) who are members of (ei. duos, trios, quartets ) small gro… Organized by LEE ROBINSON, Doug Starr | Type: jazz, education, concert, music, camp, fusion, standards
July 24, 2010 from 5pm to 10pm – 1510 Center Street, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221 Come celebrate Harold's birthday. Lots of food, fun, refreshments. Bring your instrument and jam if you like. Organized by Jaki Young | Type: birthday, party, for, harold, young, sr.
July 24, 2010 from 6pm to 9pm – Galaxy Entertainment Center I will be playing with the Hot House Band Come check out the show! Donna Davis-Keys Yolanda Barber-vocals John Hall Jr.-Bass Brian E. Edwards-Drums Organized by Donna Davis | Type: show, and, jam, session
July 24, 2010 from 7pm to 10pm – Wexford live jazz played in open air on the restaurant's deck. Virgil Walters on bass, Victor Garzotto on keys, Lou Stalute on sax, Erin Burkett on Vocals ....particulars? 724-935-7550 Organized by Erin Burkett | Type: musical, performance
July 24, 2010 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm – William Anderson Library The Penn Hills Jazz AllStars featuring Hosea Taylor will be performing on Saturday, July 24 from 7:30 to 8:30 PM at the William Anderson Library located at Saltsburg and Stotler Roads in Penn Hills.… Organized by Penn Hills Arts Council | Type: concert, performance
July 24, 2010 from 8pm to 11pm – Western Ave. at Galveston Join valve trombonist Clem Rolin, pianist Brian Pappal and bassist Vince Gorman in the heart of the Allegheny West community for a night of classic jazz, great food and drink. Organized by Clem Rolin | Type: jazz, at, the, modern, cafe
July 24, 2010 from 8pm to 11pm – Gypsy Cafe Legendary Saxophonist Don Aliquo, Bassist Mark Perna, and a special guest play live jazz for our dinner guests starting at 8. Get started with dinner before the music starts or join us after 9 for co… Organized by Gypsy Cafe | Type: live, jazz
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