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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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March 10, 2012 from 11am to 1pm – Market District Giant Eagle,Village Square, Bethel Park PA Lee Robinson Duo March 10, 11:00 am -1 PM Market District Giant Eagle Village Square - South Hills 7000 Oxford Drive Bethel Park, PA 15102 Organized by LEE ROBINSON | Type: jazz, market, food, entertainment
April 27, 2012 at 9pm to April 28, 2012 at 1am – Boston Waterfront Come on out... Muddy Kreek Blues Band will be appearing on Friday April 27th, 2012 at: Boston Waterfront 2422 St. David Drive McKeesport, PA 15131 412-751-8112 JD-vocals, Fox-drums, Steve-bass, Bama… Organized by Jay Donaldson | Type: live, entertainment, blues
April 28, 2012 at 9pm to April 29, 2012 at 1pm – The Royal Place Muddy Kreek Blues Band will be appearing Saturday April 28th, 2012 at: Royal Palace 2660 Library Road Pittsburgh, PA 15234 (412) 882-8000 Muddy Kreek members include... JD performing vocals, Fox on… Organized by Jay Donaldson | Type: live, entertainment, blues
May 12, 2012 at 8pm to May 13, 2012 at 12am – The Village Tavern and Trattoria Come on out and join Ms. B and the guys this Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 8-12 at The Villege Tavern & Trattoria at 424 South Main Street in the WestEnd of Pittsburgh. Ms. B will be joined by Kei… Organized by Barbara Ray | Type: live, entertainment, blues, r&b, jazz
September 29, 2012 at 8pm to September 30, 2012 at 12pm – "99 Bottles" Come out Saturday September 29th, 2012 from 8:00 PM-12:00 AM to "99 Bottles" located at 1001 Washington Avenue, Carnegie, PA 15106 -http://99bottlespittsburgh.com/ Ms B will be joined by Ken Lamison… Organized by Barbara Ray | Type: live, entertainment, blues, r&b, jazz, funk, music
October 20, 2012 at 8pm to October 21, 2012 at 12am – Cent’Anni’s Italian Resturant & Entertainment Venue Saturday October 20, 2012…Come and join Ms. B and the guys…performing for the first time at Cent’Anni’s Italian Resturant & Entertainment Venue, 2500 W. Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15226 (Ol… Organized by Barbara Ray | Type: live, entertainment, blues, r&b, jazz, funk
February 8, 2013 at 8pm to February 9, 2013 at 12am – James Street Gastropub Carl King at Jame Street Gastropub and Speakeasy featuring Sheena B- Vocalist, Roby Supersax Edwards. Alton Merrell on Piano. Tony Depolis on Bass. Tom Wendt on Drums. Guest Artist Steve Guillory, St… Organized by Stacie Lynn | Type: jazz, entertainment
April 4, 2014 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm – Wooden Nickle Monroeville PA Jazz Tunes Blues and Oldies mixed with Classic Rock Great Food and Drink! Organized by Andy Yalch | Type: nightclub, entertainment
August 13, 2014 from 5pm to 8pm – The Rivers Club Please join us at the Rivers Club for dining and glad & entertaining jazz by our select trio of all-stars: Dr. Nelson Harrison - trombone, trombetto, vocals Howie Alexander - acoustic piano Dan W… Organized by The Rivers Club | Type: jazz, happy, hour, fine, dining, music, entertainment, public, welcome
June 20, 2015 at 9pm to June 21, 2015 at 12am – MARVA JO'S BISTRO Come and enjoy a delicious dinner with us. Have a fun evening of entertainment among friends. Tickets $25.00 in advance $30.00 at door Live entertainment featuring FULL TILT Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: live, entertainment, &, barbecue, dinner, byob
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