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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 29, 2012 from 4pm to 6pm – AAMI "Harmonic Hall" Please attend our Spring Recital in our beautiful Harmonic Hall. This event showcases a selection of our students in public performance. Only a $5.00 cover. Organized by Afro-American Music Institute, Inc | Type: recital, music, aami, harmonic, hall, pittsburgh, hamilton, avenue, 7131
June 1, 2012 from 5:30pm to 9pm – Downtown Pittsburgh across from Benedum Theatre on 7th St. Join Michele Bensen and her pianist Ron Bickel for an evening of classic jazz and great food at the 57 yr. old Pittsburgh orginal Tambellini's Restaurant, hosted by Charles and Janet Pellegrini for t… Organized by Michele Bensen | Type: the, pittsburgh, jazzlive, international, jazz, crawl
August 4, 2013 from 5pm to 7pm – Highland Park Relax on the lawn at Highland Park to the sounds of jazz performed by Brazilian songstress KENIA and her Trio! www.kenialive.com Highland Ave & Reservoir Drs - Highland Park, Pgh, PA Concert Map… Organized by Mooka Entertainment | Type: pittsburgh, city, parks, jazz, series
August 18, 2013 from 7pm to 10pm – Jergel's Rhythm Grille 235 Northgate Drive Warrendale, PA 15086 Pgh Jazz Hall of Fame vocalist Bensen entertains with Max Leake, Mike Houlis and Steve Trettel for the PJS this evening. PJS members receive discounts. Call for reservations 724-799-8333 http://www.j… Organized by Michele Bensen | Type: pittsburgh, jazz, society, sunday's, at, jergel's
October 17, 2013 from 6pm to 11:45pm – Mr Smalls Theatre Creative Life Support Revival Series and Phat Man Dee Productions have teamed up to bring together the first ever "Show of Shows and Cavalcade of Stars" featuring some of Pittsburgh's finest entertai… Organized by Phat Man Dee | Type: concert, festival, featuring, extremely, diverse, pittsburgh, talent, free, show
November 7, 2015 from 7:30pm to 10pm – Carnegie Music Hall Jazz Seminar and Concert A talented group of international jazz musicians will convene at the University of Pittsburgh for the 45th annual Pitt Jazz Seminar and Concert, the longest-running event… Organized by Professor Geri Allen | Type: pitt, jazz, sewminar, concert, network, pittsburgh, geri, allen
October 15, 2016 from 6pm to 10pm – Rivers Club, One Oxford Center Come join us in our newly renovated space for a upscale night of Southern Cuisine and live jazz. Our traditional soul food menu was created to let your taste buds explore the origins of this unique c… Organized by Rivers Club - Yolanda Wingate | Type: pittsburgh, soul, food, &, jazz, night, gathering
October 16, 2017 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, Here’s what’s next at Savoy Monday Night Jazz Monday, OCTOBER 16, 2017 Special Event: New York meets Pittsburgh; the return of trumpeter, Benny Benack III Benny Benack III Native… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, benny benack, trumpet, new york, pittsburgh, special
November 9, 2018 from 3pm to 5pm – Elsie H Hillman Auditorium Organized by Dr. Yoko Suzuki | Type: yoko, suzuki, pitt, jazz, hill, district, emsemble, network, pittsburgh
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
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