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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 13, 2013 at 8pm to September 14, 2013 at 12am – James Street, Ballroom Hosting blues dancing in the Ballroom! Dance lesson between 8-9pm, followed by open-floor from 9-Midnight! $10 cover Organized by Adam Johnston & James Street | Type: live, music/dance
November 15, 2013 at 8pm to November 16, 2013 at 12am – James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy Blues dancing in our Ballroom! Dance lesson begins at 8pm, followed by open floor and fabulous entertainment 9pm-Midnight! $10 cover. Organized by Adam Johnston & James Street | Type: live, music/dance
December 13, 2013 at 8pm to December 14, 2013 at 12am – James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy Let the Festivities begin! In our Ballroom, the dance lesson begins at 8pm, live music starts at 9pm and goes til Midnight! Complimentary eggnog, ugly Christmas sweater contest( Winner receives a $20… Organized by Adam Johnston & James Street | Type: live, music/dance
December 20, 2013 at 8pm to December 21, 2013 at 12am – James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy Swing Dancing in the Ballroom! Lesson is from 8-9pm, followed by open floor from 9pm-Midnight. $10 cover. Organized by Adam Johnston & James Street | Type: live, music/dance
January 17, 2014 at 8pm to January 18, 2014 at 12am – James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy In our third floor ballroom! Dance lesson with Heidi Tracey between 8-9pm, followed by open floor and live music, 9pm-Midnight! $5 cover. Organized by Adam Johnston & James Street | Type: live, music/dance
January 24, 2014 at 8pm to January 25, 2014 at 12am – James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy Our house swing band, The Boilermaker Jazz Band, hosts in the ballroom. Dance lesson is between 8-9pm, followed by open floor and live music 9pm-Midnight! $5 cover Organized by Adam Johnston & James Street | Type: live, music/dance
January 31, 2014 at 8pm to February 1, 2014 at 12am – James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy Hailing from DC, The Bumper Jacksons host what is sure to be and incredible swing dance in our third floor Ballroom!! $5 cover Organized by Adam Johnston & James Street | Type: live, music/dance
January 31, 2014 at 8pm to February 1, 2014 at 12am – James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy All the way from DC, The Bumper Jacksons come to host our Swing Dance in the third floor Ballroom! Dance lesson between 8-9pm, followed by live music and open floor 9pm-Midnight Organized by Adam Johnston & James Street | Type: live, music/dance
February 28, 2014 at 8pm to March 1, 2014 at 12am – James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy They host the Swing Dance in our third floor Ballroom! Dance lesson begins at 8pm, followed by live music and open floor from 9pm-Midnight! $5 cover Organized by Adam Johnston & James Street | Type: live, music/dance
March 21, 2014 at 8pm to March 22, 2014 at 12am – James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy Swing Dancing in our Ballroom! Join us for a dance lesson starting at 8 PM, followed by live music and open floor at 9 PM. Only $5 Cover Organized by Adam Johnston & James Street | Type: live, music/dance
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