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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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November 26, 2018 from 12pm to 2pm – Cultural District Roger Barbour Jazz Quartet will be performing Christmas Jazz at Fifth Ave Place on Monday November 26th from 12 noon till 2pm. Andy Yalch on piano,Vince Taglieri on drums, Raynard Ford on Sax and fl… Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: open, to, the, public
December 3, 2018 from 12pm to 2pm – Cultural District Roger Barbour Jazz Quartet returns to Fifth Ave place on Monday December 3rd playing Christmas Jazz in the lobby. Starting time is 12 noon and ends at 2pm. Andy Yalch on piano, Vince Taglieri on drum… Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: open, to, the, public
December 8, 2018 from 7pm to 11pm – Strip District Roger Barbour Jazz Quartet returns to play at Cioppino's Restaurant in the strip district on Saturday December 8th at 7pm. ````````````````````````` Joe Defazio - piano … Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: open, to, the, public
December 19, 2018 from 6pm to 8pm – Airport- University Blvd Hi Folks, Please join us as we return to Hilton Garden Inn Airport on University Blvd this Coming Wednesday, December 19th. We start playing at 6pm and play till 8pm. We will be swinging jazz tunes a… Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: open, to, the, public
January 18, 2019 from 8pm to 11pm – Near Meadows Casino Hi Folks, Please join us this coming Fri. Jan. 18th as we perform at the Parlay Lounge near the Meadows Racetrack from 8pm till11 We will be playing Jazz,oldies and rhythm & Blues featuring newl… Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: open, to, the, public
February 24, 2019 from 10am to 2pm – Corner of Second Ave and Technology Ave Hi Folks, Please join us for a Sunday Brunch on Sunday Feb. 24th at the brand new Hotel Indigo located at 329 Technology Center. We play from 10am till 2pm. Kevin Clark on piano, Vince Taglieri on dr… Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: open, to, the, public
March 22, 2019 from 8pm to 11pm – Near Meadows Casino Hi Folks, please join us next Friday at the Parlay Lounge near the Meadows as we switch up from our usual jazz repertoire to bring you a taste of R&B and Oldies. Featured singer will be Ben Freem… Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: open, to, the, public
March 23, 2019 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm – Wilmerding Pa Hi Folks, Please join us on Saturday March 23rd as we perform at Johnny's Restaurant in Wilmerding from 7:30pm till 10:30pm We will be playing a mixture of jazz and a taste of R&B and Oldies, fe… Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: open, to, the, public
March 31, 2019 from 10am to 2pm – Site of old J&L Steel Mill on Second Ave Hi Folks, Please join us for a Sunday Jazz Brunch at Hotel Indigo located at the site of the old J&L steel mill at 329 Technology Drive. ( Not Hotel Indigo in East Liberty) We play from 10am till… Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: open, to, the, public
April 13, 2019 from 7pm to 11pm – Strip District Hi Folks, Please join us as we return to Cioppino's Restaurant in the strip district this Saturday April 13th, where we will be performing from 7pm till 11pm. Joe Defazio will be on piano, Vince Tag… Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: open, to, the, public
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