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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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November 12, 2011 from 1pm to 2pm – August Wilson Center for African American Culture 10 plays. 100 years of stories full of music, laughter, struggle, love and pain and happiness. Our stories. Pittsburgh stories. Stories that have traveled the world, but startedin Pittsburgh's histor… Organized by Shaunda Miles | Type: family, show, performance
October 12, 2011 at 3pm to December 17, 2011 at 7pm – Pennsylvania Music Museum Website Who would you say are the top 20 or more, most influential Pennsylvania Jazz Musicians? Who else would you nominate from Pennsylvania in any genre of music? We have begun a program with Pennsylvania… Organized by Bill Trousdale | Type: historical, and, promotional-, research
November 12, 2011 from 8pm to 11:45pm – The Space Upstairs The Pillow Project's SECOND SATURDAYS are back with special guests from Paris and NYC The Pillow Project's monthly signature jazz-happenings are back! November features special guest jazz legends… Organized by The Pillow Project | Type: jazz-happening, [live, music/dance/art/poetry]
November 12, 2011 from 8pm to 10:30pm – Morgan's Restaurant and Lounge Jazz with the James Hovan Trio this Sat. Night Organized by James Hovan | Type: jazz
November 12, 2011 from 8pm to 11pm – Gypsy Cafe Live Jazz with legendary saxophonist Don Aliquo, bassist Mark Perna, and a special guest playing live jazz for our dinner guests! Organized by Gypsy Cafe | Type: live, jazz
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