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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 22, 2013 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm – Cultural District Hi Folks, Join us at Fifth Ave Place downtown as we open the holiday season with Christmas jazz on this coming Friday, (Light Up Night) November 22nd. While there you can find our Christmas C.D. e… Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: open, to, public
November 22, 2013 from 6:15pm to 9pm – Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Homewood But Then, She's Betty Carter Pittsburgh Premiere!! “There is only one jazz singer, only one: Betty Carter” – Carmen McCrae Michele Parkerson’s documentary on the life and music of Betty Carter,… Organized by Sabira Bushra | Type: film
November 22, 2013 from 8pm to 11pm – Restaurant Echo It will be those Laus boys, Gene on trumpet and Rick on drums, as RML Jazz performs at Restaurant Echo in Cranberry this Friday, 11/22, at 8:00pm. They will be joined by Glenn Utsch on keyboard and P… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: restaurant/lounge, live, jazz
November 22, 2013 at 8pm to November 23, 2013 at 12am – James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy Releasing their new album, Hystericana! Featuring the creative song writing of Bob Gabig, backed by his crew of orphans! Organized by Adam Johnston & James Street | Type: live, music, food, fun, drink, party
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