Pittsburgh's Own Regional Notables of Jazz
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PITTSBURGH JAZZ
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 2Thursday
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Ken Lamison
September 2, 2010 from 5pm to 9pm – Robinson Township enjoy the music, food and drinks Organized by Ken Lamison | Type: smooth, jazz, and, reggae, on, the, patio
September 3Friday
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Ken Lamison
September 3, 2010 from 5pm to 10pm – Robinson Township live music, great food and drinks for your pleasure Organized by Ken Lamison | Type: smooth, jazz, and, reggae, on, the, patio
September 4Saturday
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Ken Lamison
September 4, 2010 from 5pm to 10pm – Robinson Township Saturday night - enjoy the food, drinks and music Organized by Ken Lamison | Type: smooth, jazz, and, reggae, on, the, patio
September 5Sunday
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Ken Lamison
September 5, 2010 from 4pm to 9pm – Robinson Township relax on the patio with a tropical beverage and enjoy the music Organized by Ken Lamison | Type: smooth, jazz, and, reggae, on, the, patio
February 24Thursday
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Patti Spadaro Band LIVE on 91.3FM THIRD THURSDAYS
February 24, 2011 from 6:30pm to 8pm – W.Y.E.P. 91.3FM, Pittsburgh, PA. Live Performance/Broadcast at The WYEP Community Broadcast CenterThe Patti Spadaro Band, performing songs from the new CD release, "Bringing Me Back", will play a 50 minute set. Free admission, fre… Organized by Dave Yoho | Type: third, thursdays, live, on, w.y.e.p., 91.3fm
June 9Thursday
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Jazz at Andys Fairmont Pittsburgh presents Tania Grubbs
June 9, 2011 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm – Fairmont Pittsburgh Jazz at Andys with Daniel May piano, Jeff Grubbs bass. Swing on by for a cool summer cocktail. Organized by Tania Grubbs & Daniel May | Type: focus, on, classic, american, songbook, with, a, fresh, approach
August 27Saturday
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SOUL MERCHANTS & Ms. B
August 27, 2011 at 9pm to August 28, 2011 at 1am – Westend Cafe' - 408 South Main Street - PA 15220 (Westend) The Soul Merchants and Ms B performing at the Westend Cafe. Organized by Barbara Ray | Type: come, on, out, and, enjoy, singing., dancing, dining.
June 23Saturday
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Dr. Martin E. Rosenberg
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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Saturday Night Jazz on the Patio at Tables Restaurant
June 23, 2012 from 7pm to 10pm – TABLES Restaurant, off Rte 19, Peters Township, across from Little Lake Theater. Martin E. Rosenberg--guitar, Mark Perna--upright bass, and Don Aliquo--sax and flute, are playing classic jazz on June 23rd, at the TABLE Restaurant, in Peters Township, across from Little Lake Theat… Organized by Dr. Martin E. Rosenberg | Type: saturday, night, classic, jazz, on, the, patio, at, tables, restaurant
August 27Wednesday
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Lester Young/Charlie Parker Birthday Festival
August 27, 2014 to August 29, 2014 – WKCR.org WKCR.org (WKCR 89.9 FM-NY) presents its annual Lester Young / Charlie Parker birthday celebration. Beginning Wednesday 8/27 at midnight (Tuesday going into Wednesday), and continuing NON-STOP through… Organized by | Type: music, on, the, net
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