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 15Monday
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Legendary Jazz Bassist HENRY GRIMES in a solo concert
September 15, 2008 from 7pm to 10:30pm – CMU College of Fine Arts, Alumni Concert Hall Monday September 15th at Alumni Concert Hall in the College of Fine Arts building on the CMU campus tcrps productions, the Carnegie Mellon University School of Music and WRCT FM present the l… Organized by Edgar Um Bucholtz | Type: Improvised, music, and, poetry, concert
October 17Saturday
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SOJP LIVE 2009 "Jazzetry and Versatudes"
October 17, 2009 from 6pm to 11pm – Oshiver's Hall SOJP is doing it big again! This 2009 LIVE event promises to bring even more of the best jazz and poetic artists on the planet! The $50.00 admission includes a light buffet and refreshments. To purc… Organized by Spotlight On Jazz And Poetry | Type: live, jazz, poetry, performances
December 16Friday
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Relax Your Vibe Friday featuring Kevin Howard and Barb Rella Durant
December 16, 2011 from 7pm to 10pm – The Ultimate Beauty Spa Let's start the weekend together! Every THIRD FRIDAY it's "Relax Your Vibe Friday" at The Ultimate Beauty Spa in Squirrel Hill! Join us at the Spa, your home away from home, where you can relax, reju… Organized by Leslie "Ezra" Smith | Type: open, mic, poetry, and, jazz
September 15Thursday
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Jazz Poetry: Oliver Lake
September 15, 2016 from 8pm to 10pm – Alphabet City Tent Experience the legendary jazz and poetry of Oliver Lake. Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: jazz, poetry
September 16Friday
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Jazz Poetry: Hamiet Bluiett & Roger Humphries
September 16, 2016 from 8pm to 10pm – Alphabet City Tent Jazz greats Hamiet Bluiett and Roger Humphries perform an evening of jazz. Between sets, the musicians will also collaborate with writers Israel Centeno and Joy Katz for a jazz and poetry interlude. Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: jazz, poetry
September 17Saturday
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Jazz Poetry: World Saxophone Quartet
September 17, 2016 from 8pm to 10pm – Alphabet City Tent Join the World Saxophone Quartet for an evening of international jazz. Between jazz sets, these musicians will also collaborate with writers Adriana E. Ramírez and Osama Alomar for a jazz and poetry… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: jazz, poetry
September 22Thursday
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Jazz Poetry: Kwame Dawes & Tuhin Das
September 22, 2016 from 8pm to 10pm – Alphabet City Tent Join us for an evening of local jazz. Between sets, local musicians will also collaborate with writers Kwame Dawes and Tuhin Das for a jazz and poetry interlude. Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: jazz, poetry
September 23Friday
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Jazz Poetry: Richard Blanco
September 23, 2016 from 8pm to 10pm – Alphabet City Tent Join us for an evening of local jazz. Between jazz sets, these musicians will also collaborate with Richard Blanco for a jazz and poetry interlude. Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: jazz, poetry
September 30Friday
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Jazz Poetry: Alexey Kruglov-Jaak Sooäär Quartet
September 30, 2016 from 8pm to 10pm – Alphabet City Tent Join us for an evening of international jazz with the Jack Sooäär Quartet. Between jazz sets, the Quartet will collaborate with writers Ekiwah Adler-Beléndez and Rita Malikonyte Mockus for a jazz and… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: jazz, poetry
October 1Saturday
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Jazz Poetry: Alexey Kruglov-Jaak Sooäär Quartet
October 1, 2016 from 8pm to 10pm – Alphabet City Tent Join us for an evening of international jazz with the Jack Sooäär Quartet. Between jazz sets, these musicians will collaborate with writer Yona Harvey for a jazz and poetry interlude. Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: jazz, poetry
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