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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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January 24, 2018 from 8pm to 10pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Join us for an evening of jazz with local legend Roger Humphries! Featured musicians:Max Leake (piano)Dwayne Dolphin (bass)Ron Horton (trumpet)Lou Stellute (saxophone)Roger Humphries (drums) Roger H… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: free, concert
January 31, 2018 from 8pm to 10pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Join us for an evening of jazz with Tony Campbell! Local Pittsburgher and Saxophonist Tony Campbell plays “straight ahead” jazz inspired by the legendary masters such as Coltrane, Parker, and Turrent… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: free, concert
February 4, 2018 from 6pm to 8pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Join us for an evening of jazz with Reverso! Reverso, a new chamber jazz ensemble co-led by trombonist Ryan Keberle and pianist Frank Woeste, presents their new original work, “Suite Ravel”, in conc… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: free, concert
February 7, 2018 from 8pm to 10pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Acclaimed jazz & blues vocalist, songwriter and recording artist Jessica Lee will debut her new special tribute show–The Return of the Pint-Sized Songstress–to remember and honor the musical cont… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: free, concert
February 21, 2018 from 8pm to 10pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Join us for an evening of jazz with local legend Roger Humphries! Roger Humphries is rated by music critics as one of the most exciting percussionists in the business. He has provided the rhythmic b… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: free, concert
February 25, 2018 from 6pm to 8pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Join us for the first concert in our Off Minor Jazz Series, curated by Thomas Wendt. The Off Minor Jazz Series brings together the best jazz talent Pittsburgh has to offer in different configurations… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: free, concert
March 1, 2018 from 8pm to 10pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Join us for an evening of jazz with the Joe Policastro Trio celebrating their new album Screen Sounds, a unique take on the music of screen and television. The Joe Policastro Trio is a Chicago-base… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: free, concert
March 7, 2018 from 8pm to 10pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Join us for an evening of jazz with local legend Roger Humphries! Roger Humphries is rated by music critics as one of the most exciting percussionists in the business. He has provided the rhythmic be… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: free, concert
March 9, 2018 from 8pm to 10pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Join us for an evening of jazz with Etta Cox as part of our Vocalist Series! Etta Cox has been voted “Best Jazz Vocalist” in Pittsburgh for 8 consecutive years and has received the Harry Schwalb Awar… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: free, concert
March 11, 2018 from 6pm to 8pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Join us for an evening of jazz with Desertion Trio. Desertion Trio is the creation of guitarist/composer Nick Millevoi (Chris Forsyth and the Solar Motel Band, John Zorn, Many Arms). The band fearle… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: free, concert
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