Pittsburgh's Own Regional Notables of Jazz
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PITTSBURGH JAZZ
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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Saturday, June 4, 2011
Featured Event
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Pittsburgh JazzLive International
June 3, 2011 at 5:30pm to June 5, 2011 at 2pm – Cultural District The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will launch Pittsburgh JazzLive International, a new jazz festival on June 3-5, 2011, in the Cultural District. The weekend of music will include a JazzLive Crawl, outdo… Organized by The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | Type: crawl, and, outdoor, festival
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Jazz at Andys at Fairmont Pittsburgh May/st week of June!
May 4, 2011 at 7pm to June 4, 2011 at 7pm – Andys at Fairmont Pittsburgh Wednesday May 4, Guitar Wednesday-Eric Susoeff Thrusday May 5, Clare Ascani Friday May 6, Donna Peck Saturday May 7, Tania Grubbs Wednesday May 11, Guitar Wednesday –John Marcinizyn Thrusday May 12,… Organized by Tania Grubbs & Daniel May | Type: jazz, at, andys
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Roger Barbour Jazz Quartet
June 4, 2011 from 5pm to 7pm – Cultural District Roger Barbour Jazz Trio will be performing at Heinz Hall Courtyard on Wednesday, June 8th at 5pm Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: open, to, public
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PENN BREWERY FEST
June 4, 2011 from 6pm to 9pm – THE PENN BREWERY THE BLUES ORPHANS provide the all the music you can stand from 6PM to 9PM, on June 4, 2011 at the Pennsylvania Microbrewers' Festival. We'll be hanging out up in the parking lot. Not enough Blues O… Organized by Tom Pastorius | Type: brewfest, cover, charge, public, welcome, beer, jazz, blues
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KRISTY LASH BENEFIT DANCE
June 4, 2011 from 8pm to 11pm – PALISADES CENTER FOR THE PERFORMNG ARTS 'Southside' Jerry Mellix will perform in support of 60's R&B recording artist, THE HOLIDAYS ("Miss You") and 50's recording artist, THE DIABLOS ("The Wind") Organized by Kristy Lasch Foundation | Type: concert, dance
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Don Aliquo, Mark Perna, and Special Guest
June 4, 2011 from 8pm to 11pm – Gypsy Cafe Cool Jazz on a hot summer night! Gypsy Cafe is honored to welcome saxophonist Don Aliquo, bassist Mark Perna, and a special guest playing live Jazz starting at 800. Full menu available until 11pm. Jo… Organized by Gypsy Cafe | Type: live, jazz
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Roger Barbour Jazz quartet
June 4, 2011 at 9pm to June 5, 2011 at 12am – Cultural District Roger Barbour Jazz Quartet will be performing at Nola on the Square on Saturday June 4th at 9pm Also featured will be blues singer Barbara Ray ( Ms "B") Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: open, to, public
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J-Mac
June 4, 2011 at 9:30pm to June 5, 2011 at 12am – Boxer's Cafe J-Mac will be performing on Saturday June 4 at Boxer's Cafe in Huntingdon PA from 9:30pm-12:00am. Come on out for an evening of live jazz. Jay Vonada - Trombone Mac Himes - Guitar Organized by Jay T. Vonada | Type: concert
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