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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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May 8, 2009 at 9pm to May 9, 2009 at 2am – Shadow Lounge and The Blue Room Berlin International Group (BIG) presents PEACe LOVe & BLENd on Friday May 8, 2009 at 9pm at the Shadow Lounge and Blue Room 5972 Baum Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. The Shadow Lounge is the most… Organized by Berlin International Group | Type: global/cultural, unity, arts, live, entertainment, drink, food, networking, fun, and, plenty, of, laughter
August 8, 2009 from 11am to 7pm – West Park - North Side (near the Aviary) Time:11:00AM Saturday, August 8th and Sunday, August 9th Participants will have the opportunity to view and hear African Art presentations through live stage music; a browse through the vendor market… Organized by Umoja African Arts Company | Type: cultural, arts, festival
June 26, 2010 from 2:30pm to 5:30pm – Yough River Park Who: Gypsy Piano Blues When: Saturday, June 26, 2010 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM PDT Where: The 3rd Annual Art on The Yough Yough River Park Connellsville Pennsylvania 15425 The exhibits intent is to expose th… Organized by Connellsville Cultural Trust | Type: arts, festival
June 26, 2010 from 3pm to 8pm – CJ's In The Strip Please join us for an exciting afternoon of jazz, art, and fun as we spend time with family and friends at Talk Magazine’s Jazz & Art Gallery on June 26, 2010 at CJ’s In The Strip from 3:00 pm to… Organized by Luther Sewell | Type: jazz, &, arts, festival
October 29, 2010 from 7pm to 10pm – Penn Hills Library LIVE Jazz featuring Hosea Taylor on Saxophone, Tim Jenkins on Piano, and the REAL Carl Murphy on drums! Art Display, Wine and Cheese Party Fundraiser -- Student Arts Scholarship Sponsored by the Penn… Organized by Howard Davidson; Penn Hills Arts Council and Penn Hills Quality Community Project | Type: fundraiser, --, student, arts, scholarship
June 10, 2011 from 2pm to 6pm – Three Rivers Arts Festival GPB will be playing in The Creativity Zone(small stage/tent in the back of the park Point State Park)...unplugged In the Cultural District ..on fri.,June 10th &Sat.June 11th 2pm-3pm Organized by Sean Miller for the Pittsburgh Cultural trust | Type: unplugged/street, performer, three, rivers, arts, festival
July 14, 2012 from 3pm to 8pm – CJ'S IN THE STRIP ON PENN AVENUE Organized by Luther Sewell | Type: jazz, &, arts, festival
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