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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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May 6, 2008 at 5pm – Backstage Bar at Theater Square Presented by: The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Trust Education and Community Organized by | Type: performance
May 6, 2008 at 8pm – Backstage Bar at Theater Square Presented by: The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Trust Education and Community Organized by Janis Burley Wilson | Type: performance
February 3, 2009 from 5pm to 8pm – Backstage Bar at Theater Square Salsamba Latin Jazz Group Presented by: The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Backstage Bar at Theater Square Tuesday, February 3, 2009, 5:00 - 8:00PM Tickets: FREE Directions The Backstage Bar at Theater… Organized by Eric Susoeff | Type: jazz, gig
March 30, 2010 from 8pm to 11pm – Backstage Bar at Theater Square Tania and Jeff Grubbs Backstage Bar at Theater Square Tuesday, Mar 30 - Tuesday, May 4, 2010 Tickets: FREE Organized by David Bennett | Type: jazz, live
November 20, 2013 from 5pm to 7:30pm – Backstage Bar at Theater Square Jimmy Z Trio with Joe DeFazio on keyboard and Mike Houlis on bass. We'll be interpreting the Great American Songbook along with several original tunes. If you love the great ballads, Jimmy Z is your… Organized by Jim Zalenka aka Jimmy Z | Type: jazz, standards
April 8, 2014 from 5pm to 9pm – Backstage Bar at Theater Square Michele Bensen performs w/ her jazz band, The Donna Davis Trio with special guest guitarist, Ken Karsh, and Mike Houlis on bass and Steve Trettel on drums. Come join us and bring your friends for the… Organized by Michele Bensen | Type: jazz, quartet, perfomance
May 20, 2014 from 5pm to 9pm – Backstage Bar at Theater Square Janelle wrote: "Honored to be playing drums today with Jazz Legend (and my mentor), Basie Band vet, Nelson E. Harrison, Tuesday 5/20, 5-7pm, @BackstageBar, Pittsburgh, PA. With the luscious sounds… Organized by Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | Type: live, jazz, performance
July 23, 2014 from 5pm to 7:30pm – Backstage Bar at Theater Square Jimmy Z Trio featuring Eric Emmons on Guitar and Mike Houlis on bass. Jimmy will be giving his interpretation of the Great American Songbook. Songs written by Johnny Mercer, the Gershwin brothers, Ji… Organized by Jim Zalenka aka Jimmy Z | Type: jazz, standards
March 17, 2017 from 5pm to 7:30pm – Backstage Bar at Theater Square Guitarist/vocalist Peter King perform originals and distinctive covers of blues, folk and jazz standards. Bassist Mark Perna, Peter's frequent recording and performing accomplice, will bring the bott… Organized by Peter King | Type: originals, and, standards, pre-, pump boys and dinettes
March 26, 2019 from 5pm to 8pm – Backstage Bar at Theater Square Lynn Speakman Quintet at Backstage Bar Lynn Speakman - alto saxophone, compositions James Moore - trumpet Alton Merrell - piano Jeff Grubbs - bass Kyle Andrews - drums We will be playing some of my… Organized by Lynn Speakman | Type: performance
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