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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July 7Saturday
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Monroeville Jazz Festival
July 7, 2012 from 1pm to 2pm – Tall Trees Ampitheater Monroeville, Pa http://www.monroevillejazz.org/ Organized by Eric Johnson | Type: eric, johnson, and, the, fabalous, a-team
August 10Friday
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Community Music and Art Festival
August 10, 2012 from 4pm to 8pm – Kerr Presbyterian Church Come enjoy Live music at the Community Art and Music Festival in Penn Hills. One of the featured artist will be the Smooth, Jazzy, Afro-Soul sounds of Ahveekhy Ben BinahYah (on vocals and guitar). … Organized by Pastor Kenneth Love of Kerr Presbyterian Church | Type: concert, and, festival
October 29Monday
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Pitt Jazz Seminars and Concert
October 29, 2012 at 7pm to November 3, 2012 at 11pm – University of Pittsburgh Campus http://www.examiner.com/article/pitt-jazz-seminars-and-concert-2012 Annual event at University of Pittsburgh Organized by Pitt Jazz | Type: seminars, and, concert
November 2Friday
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Evita Tjon A Ten, Eric Johnson and The Fabalous A-Team, Kenny Blake
November 2, 2012 from 7pm to 11pm – Bella Sera http://http://bellaserapittsburgh.com/bella-evita.html Organized by Eric Johnson | Type: jazz, concert, dinner, and, dancing
January 4Friday
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Ken Lamison
January 4, 2013 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm – Cafe Notte nu-jazz funk chill Organized by Ken Lamison | Type: dining, drinks, and, music
January 22Tuesday
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Two Jazz Shows Back to Back Tuesday January 22nd
January 22, 2013 from 6pm to 11:45pm – Pittsburgh, PA Two good things happening on Tuesday: Backstage Bar presents Roby Edward with Erik Lawrence, Jeff Grubbs and Thomas Wendt in tribute to LEE MORGAN (5pm-8pm) and Space Exchange at the Thunderbird… Organized by Erik Lawrence | Type: jazz, tributes, to, lee, morgan, and, thelonius, monk
February 1Friday
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TASTEE FLAVOR Every Friday Party @ The Spot
February 1, 2013 from 7pm to 10pm – The Spot 11675 Frankstown Road Penn Hills PA 15235 Nice mature friendly crowd, good food and security parking Organized by Garl Germany III | Type: live, jaazz, and, r&b
April 26Friday
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Talk Magazine's 2013 PA African-American Network Convention
April 26, 2013 at 6pm to April 27, 2013 at 12pm – Wyndham Pittsburgh University Center Event is FREE. This is a two-day event - April 26 Reception with meet and greet with politicians and candidates, April 27 panel discussion about employment and training opportunities. Organized by Luther Sewell | Type: community, networking, and, outreach, for, employment, training
May 2Thursday
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Chocolate Blues and Business Networking Festival Returns! Where Sweet Business Connections are Made!
May 2, 2013 from 1pm to 7pm – Epiphany Catholic Church (McDowell Hall) MEDIA RELEASE CONTACT: James E. Boggus APRIL 5, 2013 (469) 387-8151 ● james@bizfestival.com Seeking Blues and Jazz Musicians for Jam sessions, th… Organized by James Edward Boggus | Type: business, expo, and, networking
May 18Saturday
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Rayse Biggs, trumpeter extraordinaire Appearing at N-Motion Entertainment’s ‘Jazz After Dark’
May 18, 2013 at 8pm to May 19, 2013 at 2am – The Club Sport and Health, JT's @ The Club Rayse Biggs, trumpeter extraordinaire, will be appearing at N-Motion Entertainment’s ‘Jazz After Dark’ event on May 18, 2013 at The Club Sport and Health, JT's @ The Club, One Racquet Lane | Monroevi… Organized by Terri L. Thomas | Type: jazz, music, and, dj
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