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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 26, 2012 from 8pm to 11pm – Gypsy Cafe Jerry Grcevich leads this group of young musicians playing Tamburasi and Eastern European favorites EVERY THURSDAY starting at 8! Organized by Gypsy Cafe | Type: live, tambura, orchestra
January 28, 2012 from 8pm to 11pm – Gypsy Cafe Live Jazz with sax master Don Aliquo, bssist Mark Perna, and a special guest! Organized by Gypsy Cafe | Type: live, jazz
February 11, 2012 from 8:30pm to 11pm – Gypsy Cafe Starting Saturday, Gypsy will offer a special Prix Fixe insert to our regular menu, below. Gypsy Cafe Valentine’s Menu 2012 First Course, shared Hunk a Burnin’ Love Saganaki (v) Heart-shaped Kasser… Organized by Gypsy Cafe | Type: live, jazz
February 25, 2012 from 8:30pm to 11pm – Gypsy Cafe Legendary Saxophonist Don Aliquo, Sr, Bassist Mark Perna, and a special guest play live jazz for our dinner guests Saturday, February 25 starting at 830! Organized by Gypsy Cafe | Type: live, jazz
March 10, 2012 from 8pm to 11pm – Gypsy Cafe Live Jazz with Don Aliquo on sax, Mark Perna on bass, and a special guest this Saturday at Gypsy Cafe! Relax with dinner and cool jazz! Organized by Gypsy Cafe | Type: live, jazz
March 31, 2012 from 8:30pm to 11pm – Gypsy Cafe Live Jazz with saxophonist Don Aliquo, Sr, Mark Perna on bass, and a special guest! Organized by Gypsy Cafe | Type: live, jazz
April 14, 2012 from 8pm to 11pm – Gypsy Cafe TONIGHT! Jazz with DON ALIQUO TRIO! Live original Jazz! Featuring Mark Perna and Ken Karsh! 800 PM at Gypsy Cafe! 412.381.4977 Organized by Gypsy Cafe | Type: live, jazz
April 28, 2012 from 8pm to 11pm – Gypsy Cafe Jazz with DON ALIQUO TRIO! Live original Jazz! Featuring Mark Perna and a special guest! 800 PM at Gypsy Cafe! 412.381.4977 Organized by Gypsy Cafe | Type: live, jazz
May 12, 2012 from 8pm to 11pm – Gypsy Cafe Live Jazz with Don Aliquo, Mark Perna, and a special guest! Stay late as we welcome Charley Rappaport, Jerry Grcevich, and the musicians following the PMO's Mother's Day Concert! Organized by Gypsy Cafe | Type: live, jazz
May 26, 2012 from 8pm to 11pm – Gypsy Cafe Live original Jazz with saxophonist Don Aliquo, bassist Mark Perna, and a special guest! Join us for dinner, drinks, or dessert! Organized by Gypsy Cafe | Type: live, jazz
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