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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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April 9, 2011 from 7pm to 10pm – Lincoln Park Performing Art Center Donald Byrd/Pepper Adams Tribute Projectperformed by the DALE FIELDER TRIBUTE SEXTETDale Fielder - baritone saxJamie Moore - trumpetEric Johnson - guitarDave Budway - pianoPaul Thompson - bassTom Wen… Organized by Dale Fielder | Type: musical, tribute
April 25, 2011 from 5:30pm to 11:30pm – BRIDGES in the HOLIDAY INN - University Center EASTER MONDAY Musical Fun-Raiser for B-PEP Celebrating B-PEP'S 20th Anniversary Donation $25.00 Seniors and students - $20.00 Dedicated to the late organist Gene Ludwig and guitarist Luther DeJarunett Organized by Tim Stevens | Type: musical, fun-raiser, for, b-pep
May 21, 2011 from 8pm to 10:30pm – Morgan's Restaurant and Lounge Jazz with James, Emmett Frisbee, and Winston T. Good Organized by James Hovan | Type: musical, exploration
July 24, 2011 from 3:30pm to 7pm – TRINITY A.M.E. CHURCH Sunday, July 24, 2011 - 3:30 pmEMCEE KDKA TV'S HAROLD HAYESFeaturingTHE MT. ARARAT BAPTIST CHURCH MALE CHORUSWith Special GuestsARTISTREEVocalist ERIC BLACKWELLVocalist VALETTA O'KELLYVocalist TIM ST… Organized by Tim Stevens | Type: sunday's, best, musical, concert, public, welcome41207587898412
August 20, 2011 from 8pm to 10pm – Morgan's Restaurant and Lounge The James Hovan Trio with special guests, Howie Alexander on keys, and Gordon Grottenthaler on drums. Organized by James Hovan | Type: musical, exploration
August 27, 2011 from 11:30am to 2pm – Grandview Avenue Saturday August 27, 2011 at 11:30 AM A special fundraising event to benefit FLM of Haiti At the home of Donald Kortlandt & Anna P. Singer 115 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15211 (Mt. Washingt… Organized by Russell Bynum | Type: musical, fundraisers, to, benefit, child, feeding, program
October 7, 2011 from 8pm to 11pm – NOLA on the Square Jimmy Adler, Bob Peckman, Mike Sweeney and myself will be performing an evening of New Orleans rhythm and blues at NOLA on the Square. Organized by John Gresh | Type: musical, performance
October 15, 2011 from 8pm to 10:30pm – Morgan's Restaurant and Lounge Jazz with The James Hovan Trio Organized by James Hovan | Type: musical, exploration
October 21, 2011 from 8pm to 11pm – 24 Market Square Pittsburgh PA New Orleans rhythm and blues will be offered up in Market Square this Friday night. Please join Jimmy Adler, Bob Peckman, Mike Sweeney, and myself at this wonderful restaurant! Hope to see you there! Organized by John Gresh | Type: musical, gig
January 7, 2012 from 7pm to 10pm – The Supper Club live jazz at The Supper Club Organized by Erin Burkett | Type: musical, performance
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