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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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September 30, 2010 from 5:30pm to 8pm – Cultural District Roger Barbour Jazz Trio will be performing at Heinz Hall Courtyard on Thursday October 30th at 5:30pm Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: free, event, and, open, to, public
October 9, 2010 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm – Engine House #25 New trio to perform originals and traditionals at the Engine House. Three natives of the Pittsburgh Jazz tradition showcase examples from the heyday to the newday of the Land of the Giant Killers. C… Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: public, event, wine, food, cover, charge
December 31, 2010 at 7:30pm to January 1, 2011 at 1am – Doubletree Hotel Monroeville Join House of Soul Band and bring in the New Years with Comedy and Dance.SKINNER the Comic and House of Soul will celebrate at the Doubletree Monroeville from 7:30-1:00am Dec 31st.Please contact 412-… Organized by Calvin Stemley | Type: public, event
February 22, 2011 from 7pm to 10pm – Baja Bar & Grill at the Fox Chapel Yacht Club Celebration of jazz performed by some of the best artists in the country. Admission is FREE. There is plenty of free parking. And the kitchen and the bar will be open so that you can enjoy a wonder… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: public, jazz, event
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
May 17, 2011 from 5pm to 8pm – Melange Bistro Musicians include Pittsburgh jazz legends Dr. Nelson Harrison (horns), Mark Strickland (guitar), Dave Pellow (bass) and special guest vocalist Jessica Lee. This event is a fund raising event for "Mu… Organized by Roy Ruzika | Type: fund, raising, event, for, music for kids
August 13, 2011 from 11am to 7pm – Point State Park in Downtown Pittsburgh The 2011 7th Annual African Arts in the Park Festival appeals to people of all backgrounds and the performance and presentation of African Art is a strong contribution to the cultural district of Pit… Organized by Umoja African Arts Company | Type: public, event
August 15, 2011 from 5pm to 9pm – SAVOY RESTAURANT JAZZ HAPPY HOUR @ SAVOY. Savoy invites you to join us on Monday, August 15 for a party previewing the live Jazz Happy Hour at Savoy, starting at 5pm and going until 9. Come, sample the great food,… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: live, jazz, event
September 16, 2011 at 8pm to September 17, 2011 at 8:30pm – Gypsy Cafe Gypsy Cafe's annual "A Night in Budapest" Hungarian dinner and music event. $49 / person includes 4 course dinner and three hours of music with the seldom seen Cimbalom in our intimate room. This eve… Organized by Gypsy Cafe | Type: annual, hungarian, dinner, and, music, event
March 3, 2012 at 10pm to March 4, 2012 at 2am – STATION SQUARE, SOUTH SIDE 4TH ANNUAL BLUES BLOWOUT HOSTED BY: THE PROMISE GROUP WHEN: MARCH 3RD 10PM-2AM WHERE: THE HARD ROCK CAFE' FEAT: THE MUDDY KREEK BLUES BAND SPECIAL GUEST: INTRODUCING SHAWNNIE MOON & BARBARA "BLUE… Organized by Muddy Kreek Blues Band | Type: annual, fundraiser, event
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