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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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October 18, 2017 from 7pm to 9pm – Elsie H. Hillman Auditorium Organized by Yoko Suzuki | Type: free, jazz, concert
October 18, 2017 from 8pm to 10pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Join us for an evening of jazz with Etta Cox! Etta Cox has been voted “Best Jazz Vocalist” in Pittsburgh for 8 consecutive years and has received the Harry Schwalb Award for Excellence in the Arts ,… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: free, concert
October 20, 2017 from 8pm to 10pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Percussionist James Johnson III will be joined by popular jazz vocalist Carolyn Perteete for an evening that deftly blends jazz, soul, and pop. Tutored by his father, a legendary jazz drummer, James … Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: free, concert
October 22, 2017 from 6pm to 9pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Named after the indigenous music of the Yaqui people of northern Mexico, The Afro Yaqui Music Collective fuses the music of first nations in the Americas with the funk, jazz, and hip hop to create a… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: free, concert
October 24, 2017 from 8pm to 10pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City NYC-based quintet Cowboys & Frenchmen presents a new take on instrumentation, orchestration, and composition for the jazz quintet. The front line of two alto saxophones plays… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: free, concert
October 29, 2017 from 6pm to 7pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Pittsburgh-based international jazz trombonist Jeff Bush presents his own take on the contemporary jazz ensemble. 4 & 7: Music for Quartet and Septet will feature Jeff's own compositions, played… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: free, concert
October 29, 2017 from 6pm to 7pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Join us for a concert with trombonist/composer Jeff Bush as he presents 4 & 7: Music for Quartet and Septet. Jeff will be joined by: Kent Englehardt – clarinetMike Tomaro – bass clarinetShanyse… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: free, concert
November 10, 2017 from 8pm to 10pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Join us for an evening of jazz with singer Tania Grubbs in a concert entitled DUOS/TRIOS, an eclectic mix of tunes done with interesting or unique arrangements. Featured musicians: Tania Grubbs – v… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: free, concert
November 12, 2017 from 6pm to 8pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Join us for an evening of globally inspired jazz with Tomchess & Bandit Hat presented by HarmoniZing. Tomchess & Bandit Hat perform a globally inspired sound transcending genre in… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: free, concert
November 14, 2017 from 8pm to 10pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Join us for an evening of jazz with Etta Cox! Etta Cox has been voted “Best Jazz Vocalist” in Pittsburgh for 8 consecutive years and has received the Harry Schwalb Award for Excellence in the Arts ,… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: free, concert
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