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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 13, 2010 from 12am to 12am – ONLINE: WWW.PITTSBURGHGIVES.ORG pittsburgh_gives_direct_mail.jpg Organized by Afro-American Music Institute, Inc | Type: fundraiser
October 16, 2010 from 7pm to 10pm – Penn State Greater Allegheny's Student Community Center The Penn State Greater Allegheny Advisory Board will host its seventh annual "All That’s Jazz" scholarship benefit on Saturday, October 16, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in Penn State Greater Allegheny’s Studen… Organized by Linda Curinga | Type: fundraiser
October 29, 2010 from 7pm to 10pm – Penn Hills Library LIVE Jazz featuring Hosea Taylor on Saxophone, Tim Jenkins on Piano, and the REAL Carl Murphy on drums! Art Display, Wine and Cheese Party Fundraiser -- Student Arts Scholarship Sponsored by the Penn… Organized by Howard Davidson; Penn Hills Arts Council and Penn Hills Quality Community Project | Type: fundraiser, --, student, arts, scholarship
November 9, 2010 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm – New Hazlett Theater Post event reception by Conflict Kitchen WIDOWED BY 9/11 ATTACKS, BOSTON MOTHERS EMBRACE AFGHAN WIDOWS View a trailer of the film: http://www.beyondthe11th.org/documentary.overview.php Proceeds be… Organized by Debi Sciranka | Type: fundraiser, film, screening
November 12, 2010 from 7pm to 11pm – PETRA International Ministries House of Manna Production presents Reach Records UnAshamed Tour 2010 THE MOVEMENT featuring Christian hip-hop phenomenon, Lecrae along with his label mates Trip Lee, Tedashii, Sho Baraka, DJ Official… Organized by House of Manna Media | Type: christian, faith, based, concert, fundraiser
November 19, 2010 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm – Upper St Clair Theater Saxophonist Michael Pedicin, Drummer Randy Jones and Bassist Michael Moore were all former members of the Dave Brubeck Quartet. The Pedicin Quartet honors Brubeck's music while giving it a newer and… Organized by Becky Stern | Type: fundraiser, concert
February 26, 2011 at 10pm to February 27, 2011 at 2am – HARD ROCK CAFE' SOUTH SIDE STATION SQ. 3RD ANNUAL BLUES SHOWCASE AT THE HARD ROCK CAFE' LOOKING ARTIST TO PREFORM LIVE. THIS A BENEFIT FOR THE P.R.O.M.I.S.E. NON-PROFIT GROUP. THIS SHOWCASE WILL FEATURE BARBARA "BLUES " RAY AND MORE TBA… Organized by Muddy Kreek Blues Band | Type: 3rd, annual, fundraiser, for, non-profit
February 27, 2011 from 12pm to 3pm – The George Washington Hotel Jazz and brunch /jam session Organized by Dan Baker & WashJazz Society | Type: fundraiser
March 26, 2011 from 6pm to 10pm – River's Club The Afro-American Music Institute www.AfroAmericanMusic.org, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, providing systematic specialized Instrumental and vocal training in all styles of the African America… Organized by Pam Johnson Jordon | Type: fundraiser
April 29, 2011 at 9:30pm to April 30, 2011 at 12am – Obey House Tavern A shout out to you all that the Blues Devils will be playing at the Obey House Tavern this Friday Night April 29, 2011. (No Cover) 1337 Steuben St. Pittsburgh, PA 15220 9:30 till Mark kicks us ou… Organized by Bob Lee | Type: fundraiser, for, equipment
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