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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 7, 2012 from 8pm to 11pm – PENN BREWERY BLUES ORPHANS CELEBRATE DOC'S SPECIAL BIRTHDAY (12-12-12) with their 2012 Christmas Show. Come out and join the fun. It will be crazy. Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: christman, holiday, show, birthday, party, doc's, dance, eat, drink
December 29, 2012 from 8pm to 11pm – The August WIlson Center for African American Culture A once-in-a-lifetime concert, featuring the Sean Jones International All-Star Quintet with special guest Eli Degibri, the famed Israeli saxophonist and Director of the Red Sea Jazz Festival. To round… Organized by Sala Udin | Type: jazz, show
March 19, 2013 from 8pm to 11pm – Backstage Bar Join my esteemed colleagues and me for a rare jazzical experience at the Backstage Bar with music, song and original sounds not heard very often these days on the club scene. The Crew: Nelson Harriso… Organized by Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | Type: jazz, lounge, public, no, cover, food, drinks, show, history, live
March 26, 2013 at 9pm to March 27, 2013 at 12am – The Thunderbird Multi saxophonist/flutist Erik Lawrence plays the Space Exchange at the Thunderbird in Lawrenceville Tuesday, March 26th with Lions: John C. Hall on electric bass and David Throckmorton on drums and… Organized by Erik Lawrence | Type: jazz, show
April 14, 2013 from 6pm to 9pm – James Street Gastropub and Speakeasy THE AMAZING STEVE DAVIS trombonist for such jazz legends as Art Blakey, Jackie McLean, Chick Corea and countless others, BACKED BY OUR LOCAL GIANTS, ROGER HUMPHRIES, MAX LEAKE, DWAYNE DOLPHIN, AND JA… Organized by Emmett Goods | Type: show
April 19, 2013 at 8pm to April 20, 2013 at 12am – JAMES STREET GASTROPUB & SPEAKEASY Always some new music and old favorites. Never a dull moment. The most original band in the Burgh. Imitated nationally and loved locally. The full 6-piece band will rock the house as usual... but… Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: live, music, show, songs, humor, fun, food, drink, public, welcome, dance
April 20, 2013 at 8pm to April 21, 2013 at 12am – James Street Gastropub Beautiful jazz quartet music. Organized by Erik Lawrence | Type: jazz, show
May 17, 2013 at 8pm to May 18, 2013 at 12am – JAMES STREET GASTROPUB & SPEAKEASY Always some new music and old favorites. Never a dull moment. The most original band in the Burgh. Imitated nationally and loved locally. The full 6-piece band will rock the house as usual... but… Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: live, music, show, songs, humor, fun, food, drink, public, welcome, dance
July 1, 2013 from 6pm to 7pm – "-Galería See.Me de NY. It opens on Thursday, July 25h and will run through Tuesday, September 10th. Three works of mine have been selected to be a part of a special international exhibition See.Me is producing this summer titled “The Story of the Creative”. The show will be held at the newly insta… Organized by Marta Graciela Bressi | Type: digital, show
July 19, 2013 at 8pm to July 20, 2013 at 12am – JAMES STREET GASTROPUB & SPEAKEASY Always some new music and old favorites. Never a dull moment. The most original band in the Burgh. Imitated nationally and loved locally. The full 6-piece band will rock the house as usual... but… Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: live, music, show, songs, humor, fun, food, drink, public, welcome, dance
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