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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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October 25, 2013 at 8pm to October 26, 2013 at 12am – James Street Gastropub and Speakeasy Fright Night in the Ballroom! Costumes Welcome! Prizes will be given for Most Creative, Scariest, and Best Overall! Spooktacular cocktails! Join us for the dance lesson between 8-9pm, followed by liv… Organized by Adam Johnston & James Street | Type: live, music/costume, party
October 26, 2013 at 8pm to October 27, 2013 at 12am – James Street Gastropub and Speakeasy In the Speakeasy Organized by Adam Johnston & James Street | Type: live, music
October 27, 2013 from 6pm to 9pm – James Street Gastropub and Speakeasy Sunday Jazz Series with Salsamba! Latin Jazz Organized by Adam Johnston & James Street | Type: live, music
October 29, 2013 at 8pm to October 30, 2013 at 12am – James Street Gastropub and Speakeasy Host TBD Organized by Adam Johnston & James Street | Type: live, music/open, stage
November 1, 2013 at 8pm to November 2, 2013 at 12am – James Street Gastropub and Speakeasy Check out our Swing Dance in the Ballroom! Lesson is between 8-9pm, taught by Heidi Tracey. Then fabulous live music and open floor from 9pm-Midnight!! $10 Cover. Organized by Adam Johnston & James Street | Type: live, music
November 1, 2013 at 8pm to November 2, 2013 at 12am – James Street Gastropub and Speakeasy Roger and his crew, jammin' all night in the Speakeasy Lounge Organized by Adam Johnston & James Street | Type: live, music
November 2, 2013 at 8pm to November 3, 2013 at 12am – James Street Gastropub and Speakeasy Celebrating the release of her new album, "Rhythms of Anyway" featuring fantastic Pittsburgh musicians like guitarist Mark Strickland, Max Leake on keys,Chris Hemingway and Jay Willis on sax and Mark… Organized by Adam Johnston & James Street | Type: live, music
November 27, 2015 at 8pm to November 28, 2015 at 12am – James Street Gastropub and Speakeasy RML Jazz returns to James Street Gastropub to serve up the jazz smooth and hot on Friday, 11/27, featuring Mike Clancy on saxes/flute, Jeff Leonhardt on guitar, Glenn Utsch on keyboard, and Rick Laus… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: restaurant/lounge, live, jazz
January 9, 2016 from 8pm to 11pm – James Street Gastropub and Speakeasy Come join the fabulous Jessica Lee at James Street this Saturday for a great evening of jazz rhythm and blues. Jessica will be joined by Rick Purcell on keyboard, Eric Defade on sax, and Rick Laus on… Organized by Jessica Lee | Type: live, jazz
November 16, 2016 from 7pm to 10pm – James Street Gastropub and Speakeasy Impassioned and soul-stirring sounds from New York songstress Kosi, along with percussionist Riccardo Randellini of New World Trio and jazz keyboardist Patrick Whitehead. This event is a fundraiser t… Organized by Charlene | Type: fundraiser
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