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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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December 2, 2019 from 12pm to 2pm – Cultural District Join us at Fifth Ave Place downtown as we welcome in the Holiday season with Christmas Jazz on Monday December 2nd. We start playing at 12 noon and play till 2pm. Andy Yalch on Keyboard,Vince Taglier… Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: open, to, the, public
December 7, 2019 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm – Wilmerding Pa Hi Folks, Come and check out my R&B/Motown Band this coming Sat. Dec. 7th at Johnny's Restaurant in Wilmerding. Featured vocalist is Ben Freeman,former lead singer for the Pgh based Headliners Ba… Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: open, to, the, public
December 8, 2019 from 1pm to 4pm – Hickory Pa Roger Barbour Band at Red Fox Winery in Hickory Pa on Sunday Dec. 8th from 1pm till 4pm 724 809 1743 for details Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: open, to, the, public
December 9, 2019 from 12pm to 2pm – Cultural District Roger Barbour Band at Fith Ave Place dowmtown on Monday Dec 9th from 12noon till 2pm Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: open, to, the, public
February 8, 2020 from 5:30pm to 8pm – Bloomfield Hi Folks, Please join us for a night of music at "Friendship Perk and Brew" located at 300 S'Pacific Ave in Bloomfield on Sat. Feb.8th. We start playing at 5:30 pm and play till 8pm. Along with our r… Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: open, to, the, public
February 19, 2020 from 5:30pm to 8pm – Corner of Grant St and 4th Ave Hi Folks, Please join us at the Rivers Club, located at One Oxford Center on Wednesday Februrary 19th. We play from 5:30pm till 8pm. Joe Defazio will be on piano, Vince Taglieri on drums, Ken Kovach… Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: open, to, the, public
March 7, 2020 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm – Wilmerding Pa Hi Folks, Join us this Sat. March 7th as we return to Johnny's Restaurant in Wilmerding. I will be using my R&B/Motown Band called "DYNASTY" featuring vocalist Ben Freeman , former lead singer fo… Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: open, to, the, public
October 9, 2021 from 7pm to 9:30pm – Corner of Third Street and Third Ave Hi Folks, Please join us this coming Saturday, October 9th as we perform for a fall Jazz Concert at the 3rd Street Gallery in Carnegie Pa. We start at 7pm and play till 9:30. Joe Defazio on Piano,… Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: open, to, the, public
October 9, 2021 from 7pm to 9:30pm – Corner of Third Street and Third Ave Hi Folks, Please join us this coming Saturday, October 9th as we perform for a fall Jazz Concert at the 3rd Street Gallery in Carnegie Pa. We start at 7pm and play till 9:30. Joe Defazio on Piano,… Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: open, to, the, public
December 18, 2021 from 7pm to 10pm – Elk's Lodge Come hear the Blue-Hots jazz/world band cover some obscure tunes (i.e. "The Odd Couple") and present their own originals. Openers: The Unity Band (old school R&B) and Ashe (West African drumming… Organized by ian kane | Type: public
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