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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 16, 2012 at 8pm to June 17, 2012 at 12am – James Street Gastropub and Speakeasy Chico's Quintet + 1 will be at the wonderful James Street Gastropub and Speakeasy on June 16th from 8pm-12am. Hope to see you there!!! Organized by Carlos "Chico" Ortiz IV | Type: jazz, hang
June 22, 2012 at 8:30pm to June 23, 2012 at 12:30pm – Cafe Notte Chico's Quintet will be at Cafe Notte on June 22nd from 8:30pm - 12:30am. Hope to see you there!! Organized by Carlos "Chico" Ortiz IV | Type: jazz, summer, hang
June 30, 2012 from 7pm to 8:30pm – Riverview Park Chico's Quintet + 1 will be at the Riverview Park performing Jazz/Funk/R&B and Soul music. Come out and bring your favorite lawn chair and enjoy the music of Chico's Quintet + 1. Also IT'S FREE!!! Organized by Carlos "Chico" Ortiz IV | Type: jazz, hang
July 7, 2012 at 8:30pm to July 8, 2012 at 12:30am – Little E's Jazz Club Chico's Quintet + 1 will be at Little E's this Saturday. Come out and enjoy some good food with live entertainment. Hope to see you there!!! Organized by Carlos "Chico" Ortiz IV | Type: jazz, hang
July 21, 2012 at 9pm to July 22, 2012 at 12am – Cafe Notte Chico's Quintet + 1 will be at Cafe Notte from 9pm-12am. We will have Langston Kelly on Tenor Sax as a special guest. Come out and enjoy some good food with great entertainment provided by Chico's Qu… Organized by Carlos "Chico" Ortiz IV | Type: jazz, hang
July 26, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm – The George Washington Hotel (Pioneer Grill) Chico's Quintet + 1 will be performing for the Washington Jazz Society at the George Washington Hotel. We will be in the Pioneer Grill room. The event is FREE so come on down to Washington, PA and jo… Organized by Carlos "Chico" Ortiz IV | Type: jazz, hang
October 20, 2012 at 8pm to October 21, 2012 at 12am – Fairmont Hotel Saturday Night October 20 Jazz at ANDYS in the Fairmont Hotel presents Patrick Arena: Joined by Daniel May-piano, Jeff Grubbs-bass, and James Johnson lll on drums. Sit back and relax in the lovely a… Organized by Patrick Arena | Type: jazz, hang
November 13, 2012 from 8pm to 11pm – Backstage Bar Chico's Quintet + 1 will be at the Backstage Bar Tomorrow from 8-11pm. Come out and spend a night with Jazz!!! Organized by Carlos "Chico" Ortiz IV | Type: jazz, hang
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