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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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June 17, 2012 from 4pm to 7pm – Allen Place Community Center Father's Day Banquet will be held On June 17th, 2012 Featuring Music By Calvin Stemley Come honor father's and celebrate men. Speaker. Dr. Mitchel Nickol's of Geneva College and Cornerstone TV. Tick… Organized by Russell Bynum | Type: father's, day, celebration
September 10, 2012 from 6pm to 10pm – Savoy Restaurant SAVOY JAZZ is 1 YEAR OLD! Come celebrate with us on September 10, 2012, with special guest, SEAN JONES and ROGER HUMPHRIES, DWAYNE DOLPHIN and MAX LEAKE! We are CLOSED on September 3rd for LABOR DAY… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, celebration, sean jones, roger humphries, anniversary, bob studebaker
October 26, 2012 to October 28, 2012 – Nichols Hall "The Billy Strayhorn FestivalOctober 26-28, 2012 Nichols Hall,1490 Chicago AvenueEvanston, Illinois.The schedule is:Friday, October 26, 2012 - 7:00 p.m.Screening of Billy Strayhorn: Lush Life, an upd… Organized by David Breyer | Type: celebration, festival, live, music, film, panel, discussion
April 13, 2013 at 8pm to April 14, 2013 at 12am – James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy Jessica Lee, Mark Strickland, Roger Humphries, Jay Willis, Chris Hemingway and Dave Pellow in a full band celebration of the CD CharcoSilver Days, Charcoal Nights recently released by Jessica & M… Organized by Roy Ruzika | Type: cd, release, celebration
August 3, 2013 from 11am to 4pm – New Hope Baptist Church Re-Konception! to appear at New Hope Baptist Church Hope Day in Braddock. Organized by Antoine Williams | Type: community, day, celebration
September 28, 2013 from 6:30pm to 10pm – Manchester Craftsmens Guild An exclusive presentation by acclaimed Pittsburgher and NEA Jazz Master, Ahmad Jamal, is the feature of this year’s celebration. MCG Jazz will induct the new class of Pittsburgh Jazz Legends, adding… Organized by MCG | Type: party, concert, celebration
September 8, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hello everyone, Here's what's happening next at Savoy: SAVOY MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ 3rd YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 9-8-14 In the dining room, a live jam with THE ROGER HUMPHRIES TRIO feat. vocalist, C… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, 3rd, anniversary, celebration, jazz, jam, lounge, dining room, charlie g., roger humphries, lou stellute, george heid lll
December 21, 2014 from 4pm to 6:30pm – Parkway Have a Swingin’ Chanukah! Swing Dance, Concert, & Holiday Celebration December 21st, 4-6:30 PM at Parkway Jewish Center featuring Henry Shapiro & Swing Fever free Swing dance lesson at 4pm… Organized by Henry Shapiro | Type: dance, concert, &, holiday, celebration
June 21, 2015 from 5pm to 7:30pm – KELLY-STRAYHORN THEATER Afro American Music Institute 32nd Anniversary Presents AAMI Boys Choir 25th Anniversary Home Coming Alumni Concert “A Tribute to Fathers” Sunday June 21, 2015 | 5:00 PM $25.00 donation 594… Organized by AAMI | Type: fathers, day, concert, &, celebration
September 14, 2015 all day – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, Summer is almost over, but the band plays on! September marks the beginning of our fifth year of great jazz at Savoy on Monday Nights. Come join us on September 14th when Roger Humphr… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, september, 2015, schedule, anniversary, celebration, roger humphries, rh factor
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