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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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July 6, 2011 from 8pm to 11pm – Little E's The Brian Edwards Excursion will be appearing at Little E's on weds. July 6th, 8-11pm. Join Brian and special guests Howie Alexander on keys and Kensey Piersaint on bass for a night of great music. S… Organized by The Brian Edwards Excursion & Little E's | Type: a, night, of, great, music!
July 21, 2011 from 8pm to 11pm – Cafe Supreme Judi sings with Chris Pangikas at the keyboard for this 2nd in a series of jazz nights in Irwin. They will perform inside the bar of Cafe Supreme. There are several venues in downtown Irwin who wil… Organized by Judi Figel | Type: art, and, jazz, night
August 5, 2011 from 7:15pm to 8pm – Rte 989, Ambridge PA Betty Douglas & John Burgh will be performing at ZanaFest Fri, 5 August, 7:20-8pm, the Venue at Harmony Ridge, Ambridge, PA in 3rd annual benefit for music scholarships and cancer research Organized by Elizabeth "Betty" Asche Douglas | Type: jazz, &, blues, night, at, festival, benefiting, music, scholarships
October 19, 2011 from 8pm to 11pm – R Bar 8 to 11, Wednesday Oct 19th, Yinzide Out open stage with Randall Troy, Dave Erny & Dave Yoho Organized by Dave Yoho | Type: open, stage, ladies, night
October 20, 2011 from 5pm to 7pm – August Wilson Center for African American Culture A premiere destination for guests to relax after work, enjoy evenings filled with diverse, spirited, local and national artistic talent. Performances vary, and may include spoken word, jazz, dance, o… Organized by Shaunda Miles | Type: jazz, bands, college, night
November 26, 2011 at 9pm to November 27, 2011 at 2am – Shadow Lounge (Pittsburgh, PA) Peace Jazzburghers, Wanted to inform you all about the TITLE TOWN Soul & Funk Party 2 YEAR Anniversary. Back in October of 2009 my partner Gordy G and I merged our previous parties (The Big Throw… Organized by J. Malls & Gordy G. | Type: soul, &, funk, dance, party, dj, night
January 15, 2012 at 9pm to January 29, 2012 at 2am – Shadow Lounge (Pittsburgh, PA) We're taking the TITLE TOWN Soul & Funk Party on the road this weekend and traveling across the country to Texas and back. We'll be making stops along the way in Memphis (1/15), Houston (1/20), A… Organized by J. Malls, Gordy G. | Type: soul, &, funk, dance, party, dj, night
February 7, 2012 at 8pm to February 8, 2012 at 12am – James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy Grab your guitar, sax, or whatever it is that you play and come join us in the James Street Speakeasy for a night filled with local talent and great fun!!! Organized by Adam Johnston & James Street | Type: open, mic, night
May 26, 2012 at 9pm to May 27, 2012 at 2am – Shadow Lounge (Pittsburgh, PA) TITLE TOWN Soul & Funk Party Saturday, May 26th, 2012 9 PM-2 AM, 21+/$5, 18+/$8 Shadow Lounge 5972 Baum Blvd. (E. Liberty) Pittsburgh, PA 15216 412-363-8277 The TITLE TOWN Soul & Funk Party… Organized by J. Malls & Gordy G. | Type: soul, &, funk, dance, party, dj, night
June 23, 2012 from 7pm to 10pm – Tables Restaurant, Peters Township, off Rte 19, across from Little Lake Theater Martin E. Rosenberg--guitar, Mark Perna--upright bass, and Don Aliqu--sax and flute, are playing classic jazz on June 23rd, at the TABLE Restaurant, in Peters Township, across from Little Lake Theate… Organized by Dr. Martin E. Rosenberg | Type: saturday, night, jazz, on, the, patio, at, tables, restaurant
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