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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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October 20, 2010 from 6:30pm to 9pm – Jazz at Andys Jazz at Andys features Shari Richards Organized by Tania Grubbs & Daniel May | Type: live, jazz, downtown, pittsburgh
October 21, 2010 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm – Jazz at Andys Jazz at Andys features Tania Grubbs Organized by Tania Grubbs & Daniel May | Type: live, jazz, downtown, pittsburgh
October 22, 2010 from 7pm to 11pm – Jazz at Andys Jazz at Andys features Maureen Budway Organized by Tania Grubbs & Daniel May | Type: jazz, downtown, pittsburgh
October 23, 2010 from 7pm to 10pm – Jazz at Andys Jazz at Andys features Clare Ascani Organized by Tania Grubbs & Daniel May | Type: jazz, downtown, pittsburgh
December 1, 2010 from 7pm to 10pm – Andys at Fairmont Pittsburgh Jazz at Andys features Tania Grubbs with Daniel May Organized by Tania Grubbs & Daniel May | Type: live, jazz, downtown, pittsburgh
May 29, 2011 from 6pm to 9pm – The Rivers Casino The Tuesday Night Big band at the Rivers Casino on Sunday, May 29th from 6-9 pm in the Grandview Buffet. Pittsburgh Jazz Society Sunday Concert Organized by The Tuesday Night Big Band | Type: pittsburgh, jazz, society, concert
October 1, 2011 from 8pm to 11:45pm – Carnegie Carnegie Hall, Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall Legendary jazz guitarist Joe Negri and his trio (Max Leake, Tom Wendt and Tony DiPaolis) are joined by Pittsburgh jazz luminaries Maureen Budway, Roger Humphries, Sean Jones and Mike Tomaro in this c… Organized by Andrew Carmegie Free Library & Music Hall | Type: joe, negri, tribute, fundraiser, for, carnegie, hall, in, jazz, guitar, pittsburgh, greats.
October 3, 2011 from 10am to 11:30am – BYHAM THEATER Jazz at Lincoln Center: Jazz for Young People - Who was Mary Lou Williams? Presented by: Trust Education and Community Engagement Department Venue: Byham Theater - [ View Seating Chart ] Monday, Octo… Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: jazz, concert, pittsburgh, orchestra
January 24, 2012 at 9pm to January 25, 2012 at 12:45am – Thunderbird Cafe The Tuesday Night jazz "Space Exchange: Colter Harper & East meets West" starring Pittsburgh guitarist Colter Harper Organized by Ben Opie | Type: pittsburgh, jazz
January 31, 2012 at 9pm to February 1, 2012 at 12:45am – Thunderbird Cafe Space Exchange: "Book Exchange Jazz" starring Jeff Grubbs, David Throckmorton & Ben Opie Organized by Ben Opie | Type: pittsburgh, jazz
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