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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 7, 2010 from 6pm to 10pm – August Wilson Center for African American Culture Join us as the August Wilson Center Stars take center stage with AWC Dance Ensemble company members! Dance partners include Oliver Byrd, Sean Jones, Andre Guess, Vanessa German, Yvonne Cook and many… Organized by Peace Love | Type: benefit
April 30, 2011 from 8pm to 11pm – August Wilson Center for African American Culture Join the inaugural launce of the National Arts Treasure Initiative presentation of two time Grammy nominated Jazz Legend, Grady Tate. General admission - $40.00 VIP tickets including after concert re… Organized by National Arts Treasure Initiative | Type: jazz, concert, and, celebration, public, invited
October 20, 2011 from 5pm to 7pm – August Wilson Center for African American Culture A premiere destination for guests to relax after work, enjoy evenings filled with diverse, spirited, local and national artistic talent. Performances vary, and may include spoken word, jazz, dance, o… Organized by Shaunda Miles | Type: jazz, bands, college, night
October 20, 2011 from 7pm to 9pm – August Wilson Center for African American Culture Join us as the August Wilson Center Stars take center stage with AWC Dance Ensemble company members! Dance partners include Emmai Alaquiva, Elissa Sanders, George Matta, Colleen Travis, Milton Raifor… Organized by Shaunda Miles | Type: dance, fundraiser
November 3, 2011 from 7pm to 9pm – August Wilson Center for African American Culture Featuring Tony Campbell & The Funk Surgery Band Special Showtime at the AWC! Join emcee Kevin Brown and various local artists as they compete on the Theater stage. The winner of each individual T… Organized by Shaunda Miles | Type: talent, competition
November 4, 2011 from 8pm to 10pm – August Wilson Center for African American Culture Five dance companies. Two compelling shows. ONE STAGE! Be mesmerized and revived as these companies merge in a dynamic expression of style, choreography and celebration of the past, present and… Organized by Shaunda Miles | Type: dance, festival
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
November 17, 2011 from 12pm to 1pm – August Wilson Center for African American Culture Join the August Wilson Center's free book club! We are currently reading The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander. Bring your book and your lunch and jo… Organized by Shaunda Miles | Type: book, discussion, club
December 17, 2011 from 7pm to 11pm – August Wilson Center for African American Culture ”N-Motion Holiday Comedy Jam”Featuring Joe Torry and 76 Degrees West BandOn Saturday December 17, 2011 @ the August Wilson Center, N-Motion Entertainment www. N-MotionEntertainment.com along w… Organized by shawn hopson | Type: comedy, &, jazz, concert
December 18, 2011 from 6pm to 8:30pm – August Wilson Center for African American Culture Old favorites receive a jazz makeover, as the skilled musicians of the PJO render a new treatment on holiday classics, and turn the holiday season into a unique celebration of wonder, bliss and merri… Organized by Shaunda Miles | Type: jazz, holiday, concert
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