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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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December 17, 2010 at 9pm to December 18, 2010 at 12:30am – THE PARK HOUSE Come and enjoy our crazy holiday show. Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: tavern, snacks, no, cover, public, welcome, blues, jazz
December 18, 2010 from 3pm to 6:30pm – Thunderbird Cafe / Lounge Hi everyone. This week at our Jazz Fan Appreciation Event I would like all who come to bring items to donate to a local food bank for children and families. At this time I think folks who are less fo… Organized by Kevin Amos | Type: jazz, jam, session, holiday, food, and, toy, drive
December 18, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm – CHRISTINE FRECHARD GALLERY Jazz Nights Concert Lee Robinson saxes, with Tim Jenkins keyboard, and Mark Perna, acoustic bass. at Christine Frechard Gallery Jazz art form in an art surrounding. December 18, 7 pm $10 5871 Forbe… Organized by Christine Frechard, gallery owner | Type: jazz, concert, art, networking
December 18, 2010 from 7pm to 11pm – Jazz at Andys Jazz at Andys features Tania Grubbs Organized by Tania Grubbs & Daniel May | Type: jazz, at, andys
December 18, 2010 from 8:30pm to 11:30pm – Cafe' Notte I will be playing with Bill Heid and Kenny Blake stop by and check out the show! Organized by Bill Heid / Kenny Blake | Type: jazz
December 18, 2010 at 9pm to December 19, 2010 at 1am – R Bar The first Yinzide Out showcase on Oct 23rd at this quaint venue in Pittsburgh's Dormont section proved to be a big hit. So big, that the venues owner wants the excitement back for his birthday party.… Organized by Dave Yoho | Type: yinzide out open stage showcase
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