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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June 9Friday
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Central BROOKLYN JAZZ
June 9, 2017 from 8pm to 11pm – Jazz966 Jazz Community, Treat yourself and experience the sounds of the Drake Colley Quintet this Friday at Brooklyn's "Jazz Shrine" Jazz966. View the attached file containing footage of Drake & Co. i… Organized by JAZZmaNYC | Type: jazz, performance
June 17Saturday
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Central Brooklyn - Jazz for Unity
June 17, 2017 from 6pm to 10pm – The Commons Central Brooklyn Jazz Consortium presents "Jazz for Unity" concert. Several bands (L.A. Blacksmith Plus Jazz; Sid Whelan American Blues; CBJC All Stars) of different genres will perform delivering th… Organized by Central Brooklyn Jazz Consortium | Type: performance, jazz
November 11Saturday
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Power of Two at 565 LIVE
November 11, 2017 from 8pm to 11pm – 565 Lincoln Avenue, Bellevue, PA 15202 Join Power of Two at one of our favorite venues, 565 LIVE. Come on down to the Speakeasy for cool drinks, great tunes, and fun people. Downstairs at Grille 565. All your favorite eclectic acoustic… Organized by Dawn Marie | Type: music, performance
April 25Wednesday
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Jazz Workshop Inc. Community Family Concert Series
April 25, 2018 from 5:30pm to 7pm – Pittsburgh Carnegie Library Homewood Branch The Last Wednesday of April, and May the Jazz Workshop Inc. continues to present its 2018 Community Family Concert Series. We Encourage the Families to come out and Enjoy these Performances of some o… Organized by Jazz Workshop Inc. | Type: concert, performance
May 20Sunday
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RML Jazz at Greendance Winery
May 20, 2018 from 1pm to 4pm – Greendance Winery RML Jazz returns to Greendance Winery for another season of great live jazz. We'll be featuring Laura Wiens on vocals, Mike Clancy on saxes/flute, Glenn Utsch on keyboard, and Rick Laus on drums. Com… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: outdoor, live, jazz, public, performance
June 27Wednesday
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Dr. Nelson Harrison @ Jazz On The Steps
June 27, 2018 from 5:30pm to 7pm – Pittsburgh Carnegie Library ~ Homewood Branch 7101 Hamilton Avenue, Pittsburgh , PA , 15208 Wednesday June 27th, 2018 J.W.I. “Jazz On The Steps” Series features Trombetto/Trombonist Maestro Dr. Nelson Harrison 7101 Hamilton Avenue 5:30pm ~ 7:00pm Organized by Jagsu | Type: performance
March 26Tuesday
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Lynn Speakman Quintet at Backstage Bar
March 26, 2019 from 5pm to 8pm – Backstage Bar at Theater Square Lynn Speakman Quintet at Backstage Bar Lynn Speakman - alto saxophone, compositions James Moore - trumpet Alton Merrell - piano Jeff Grubbs - bass Kyle Andrews - drums We will be playing some of my… Organized by Lynn Speakman | Type: performance
April 28Sunday
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Each One, Teach One
April 28, 2019 from 2pm to 4pm – Heid House Studio The African American Jazz Preservation Society of Pittsburgh, Inc. cordially invites you to join us on Sunday April 28 from 2 - 4pm at the Heid House Studios located at 201 Center Avenue Aspinwall,… Organized by African American Jazz Preservation Society of Pittsburgh, Inc. | Type: performance, -, discussion
March 7Saturday
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Miles Davis Film: Birth of the Cool ay AAMI
March 7, 2020 from 6pm to 10pm – Afro-American Music Institute, I"nc. Organized by AAMI | Type: film, and, live, performance, nelson, harrison, pittsburgh, jazz, network, aami, miles, davis
October 2Saturday
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"Bésame", a gang of nearly-lifelong music friends performing around Pittsburgh for 17 years
October 2, 2021 from 2pm to 4pm – Swissvale Library Music from all over Central & South America & the Caribbean, especially the music of Colombia, the home country of our leader, guitarist, singer, arranger Jorge Delgado. With great vocal ble… Organized by Roger S Day | Type: musical, performance
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