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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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August 3, 2013 at 9pm to August 4, 2013 at 1am – Christina's, Come out to Christina's and join Stevee Wellons and her new band The Soul Breeze at Christina's in White Oak. Vocalist Stevee Wellons will be joined by Arnold Stagger on bass, Victor Garzotto on key… Organized by Stevie Murin | Type: live, music
August 3, 2013 at 8pm to August 4, 2013 at 12am – Speakeasy Playing in the Speakeasy Lounge all night long! Organized by Adam Johnston & James Street | Type: live, music
August 3, 2013 at 9pm to August 4, 2013 at 12:30am – AM VETS POST 103 'SOUTHSIDE' JERRY performs Jazz, Blues and R&B with this trio. Call for dress code. Organized by AM VETS POST 103 | Type: concert
August 3, 2013 at 9:30pm to August 4, 2013 at 1:30am – The Rusty Dory Pub At the former River Road Inn, located on rt 65, Ohio River Blvd. Organized by Dave Yoho | Type: open stage
August 4, 2013 from 5pm to 7pm – Highland Park Relax on the lawn at Highland Park to the sounds of jazz performed by Brazilian songstress KENIA and her Trio! www.kenialive.com Highland Ave & Reservoir Drs - Highland Park, Pgh, PA Concert Map… Organized by Mooka Entertainment | Type: pittsburgh, city, parks, jazz, series
August 4, 2013 from 6pm to 10pm – The Brookline Pub Dave Yoho featuring different artists each event. Every Sunday in Brookline. 6:00-10:00. And don't forget about Yinzide Out at R Bar in Dormont, every 1st, 3rd & 4th Wednesday. 8:00-12:00 located… Organized by Dave Yoho | Type: open stage
August 4, 2013 from 6pm to 9pm – Speakeasy Featuring Skip Peck on keys, Donna Peck on vocals, and Alex Peck on drums & vocals Organized by Adam Johnston & James Street | Type: live, music
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