Pittsburgh's Own Regional Notables of Jazz
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PITTSBURGH JAZZ
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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All benefit Events (35)
December 7Tuesday
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So You Think They CAN'T Dance?
December 7, 2010 from 6pm to 10pm – August Wilson Center for African American Culture Join us as the August Wilson Center Stars take center stage with AWC Dance Ensemble company members! Dance partners include Oliver Byrd, Sean Jones, Andre Guess, Vanessa German, Yvonne Cook and many… Organized by Peace Love | Type: benefit
March 4Friday
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JAZZ THE LOFT
March 4, 2011 from 6pm to 9:30pm – THE LOFT Jazz the Loft, a benefit for Touchstone Center for Crafts, featuring trumpeter Sean Jones with Dwayne Dolphin and Tom wendt in concert in a private loft at 2901 Smallman Street in the Strip District,… Organized by Teruyo P. Seya | Type: jazz, benefit, event
April 8Friday
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Sypro Gyra
April 8, 2011 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm – Upper St Clair Theater MCG Jazz, Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, and The Community Foundation of Upper St Clair are bringing Spyro Gyra to the Upper St Clair Theater on Friday, April 8, 2011 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are availabl… Organized by Becky Stern | Type: benefit, concert
May 14Saturday
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Gypsy Piano Blues
May 14, 2011 from 11am to 3pm – Lloyd D.Hayden Community Center G P B will play at Relay For Lifes"More For The Cure" Sat.05 14th 11am -12pm& 2pm-3pm@The Lloyd D.Hayden Comm Center 480 Natrona Hghts Organized by Natrona Hghts Comm.Center | Type: benefit
July 29Friday
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Homeless Children's Education Fund (HCEF) BENEFIT at Melange Bistro Bar
July 29, 2011 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm – Melange Bistro Bar Please join Mélange Bistro and a stellar line-up of jazz performers -- including vocalist Jessica Lee, guitarist Mark Strickland, and bassist Dave Pellow -- for an inspirational 'friendraiser' to ben… Organized by Jessica Lee | Type: benefit, public, welcome, jazz, trio, snacks, drinks, no, cover
August 27Saturday
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“A GIFT OF HOPE” FROM THE HILLS OF PITTSBURGH TO THE MOUNTAINS OF HAITI.
August 27, 2011 from 11:30am to 2pm – Grandview Avenue Saturday August 27, 2011 at 11:30 AM A special fundraising event to benefit FLM of Haiti At the home of Donald Kortlandt & Anna P. Singer 115 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15211 (Mt. Washingt… Organized by Russell Bynum | Type: musical, fundraisers, to, benefit, child, feeding, program
August 18Saturday
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Women of Jazz Benefit Concert
August 18, 2012 from 7pm to 10pm – Consol Energy Center Lexus Club ACH Clear Pathways is a registered charitable organization. Its purpose is to enrich the lives of children and youth in the Hill District and is dedicated to the memory of Amon C. Harris (2001-2009) Organized by ACH Clear Pathways | Type: benefit, concert
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JAZZ BENEFIT CONCERT-WOMEN OF JAZZ
August 18, 2012 from 7pm to 10pm – CONSOL ENERGY CENTER LEXUS CLUB PERFORMANCES BY: JAZZ VOCALIST ETTA COX, SANDRA DOWE, AND THE AL DOWE BAND ALONG WITH THE TERESA HAWTHORNE BAND Organized by ACH CLEAR PATHWAYS/HOSTED BY TYIAN BATTLE | Type: benefit, concert
October 26Friday
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HUNGRY HEARTS BENEFIT w/ASBURY DAZE BAND
October 26, 2012 from 7pm to 11pm – HARD ROCK CAFE - PITTSBURGH 'SOUTHSIDE' JERRY performs in support of this Bruce Springsteen & The E Street tribute band, ASBURY DAZE BAND. This concert includes two other bands, one of which is the ever popular 8th Street… Organized by HUNGRY HEARTS BENEFIT | Type: benefit, concert
September 28Saturday
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Re-Konception! Presents Advent of Autumn Christian Music Festival
September 28, 2013 from 5pm to 8pm – LGI Room @ Beaver Falls Area Sr. High School Re-Konception! in conjunction with indie label, Narrow Way Music present Advent of Autumn Christian Music Festival at Beaver Falls High School's LGI Room. Featuring: Re-Konception!, Trumpets of Joy,… Organized by Re-Konception! & Narrow Way Music | Type: benefit, (free, admission, -, free, will/love, offering)
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