Pittsburgh's Own Regional Notables of Jazz
PITTSBURGH JAZZ
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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 28Tuesday
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Purple Tuesday
August 28, 2012 at 9:30pm to August 29, 2012 at 1:30am – Frankie's Come jam out with the house band, your own band, or have the stage to yourself. We do this every Tuesday. The more musician's that come out the better the night is. Stop in. 10 Wings 25 Cents Each -… Organized by Langston Kelly | Type: open, jam
September 4Tuesday
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Purple Tuesday
September 4, 2012 at 9:30pm to September 5, 2012 at 1:30am – Frankie's Come jam out with the house band, your own band, or have the stage to yourself. We're here every Tuesday. The more musician's that come out the better the night is. Stop in. Other art forms welcome.… Organized by Langston Kelly | Type: open, jam
September 25Tuesday
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Purple Tuesday
September 25, 2012 at 9:30pm to September 26, 2012 at 1:30am – Frankie's Come jam out with the House Band, your own band, or have the stage to yourself. We're here every Tuesday. The more musician's that come out the better the night is. Stop in. Other art forms welcome.… Organized by Langston Kelly | Type: open, jam
October 2Tuesday
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Purple Tuesday
October 2, 2012 at 9:30pm to October 3, 2012 at 1:30am – Frankie's Come jam out with the House Band, your own band, or have the stage to yourself. We're here every Tuesday. The more musician's that come out the better the night is. Stop in. Other art forms welcome.… Organized by Langston Kelly | Type: open, jam
October 16Tuesday
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Purple Tuesday
October 16, 2012 at 9:30pm to October 17, 2012 at 1:30am – Frankie's Come jam out with the House Band, your own band, or have the stage to yourself. We're here every Tuesday. The more musician's that come out the better the night is. Stop in. Other art forms welcome.… Organized by Langston Kelly | Type: open, jam
October 23Tuesday
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Purple Tuesday
October 23, 2012 at 9:30pm to October 24, 2012 at 1:30am – Frankie's Join the House Band and host Langston Kelly for an open night of music, mystery, and magic. 10 Wings 25 Cents Each - Kitchen should close at 10:45pm, but may close early. Call in to pre-reserve a… Organized by Langston Kelly | Type: open, jam
October 30Tuesday
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Purple Tuesday
October 30, 2012 at 9:30pm to October 31, 2012 at 1:30am – Frankie's Join the House Band and host Langston Kelly for an open night of music, mystery, and magic. 10 Wings $2.25 - Kitchen should closes at 10:45pm, but may close early. Call in to pre-reserve a spot on… Organized by Langston Kelly | Type: open, jam
November 6Tuesday
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Purple Tuesday
November 6, 2012 at 9:30pm to November 7, 2012 at 1:30am – Frankie's Join the House Band and host Langston Kelly for an open night of music, mystery, and magic. 10 Wings $2.25 - Kitchen should close at 10:45pm, but may close early. Call in to pre-reserve a spot on… Organized by Langston Kelly | Type: open, jam
December 4Tuesday
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Purple Tuesday
December 4, 2012 at 9:30pm to December 5, 2012 at 1:30am – Frankie's Join the House Band and host Langston Kelly for an open night of music, mystery, and magic. 10 Wings $2.25 - Kitchen should close at 10:45pm, but may close early. Call in to pre-reserve a spot on… Organized by Langston Kelly | Type: open, jam
April 2Tuesday
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Purple Tuesday
April 2, 2013 at 9:30pm to April 3, 2013 at 1:30am – Frankie's The Purple Tuesday Open Jam is a Laboratory for artistic experimentation. Join "The House Band" and host Langston Kelly as we cook up new concoctions and play with old formulas. Every Tuesday... Organized by Langston Kelly | Type: open, jam
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