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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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July 20, 2008 from 7pm to 10pm – RHYTHM HOUSE Enjoy this return engagement of the great Roger Humphries Big Band in concert, this time featuring Sean Jones in the trumpet section. The last appearance hosted a capacity crowd. Organized by Tony Mowod | Type: pittsburgh, jazz, society, meeting, show
March 1, 2009 from 7pm to 10pm – THE RHYTHM HOUSE CAFE You don't want to miss the exciting jazz of the Roger Humphries Big Band making their second appearance this year for the Pittsburgh Jazz Society by popular demand. They always draw a capacity crowd… Organized by Pittsburgh Jazz Society | Type: pittsburgh, jazz, society, concert, series
May 3, 2009 from 7pm to 10pm – Bridgeville Pa. Pittsburgh Jazz Society Organized by roger humphries | Type: jazz, society
March 7, 2010 from 6pm to 9pm – The Rivers Casino The Tuesday Night Big Band swings in the new home of the Pittsburgh Jazz Society (PJS) on Sunday, March 7th at The Rivers Casino. Featuring original charts and arrangements by two of Pittsburgh's lea… Organized by The Tuesday Night Big Band | Type: concert, big, band, swing, jazz, pittsburgh, society, casino
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 21, 2012 from 6pm to 9pm – James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy Join James Street and the Pittsburgh Jazz Society as Chuck Spatafore takes the stage with the little big band. Jazz society members will be on site to re-new memberships as well as sign up anyone wh… Organized by James Street & Adam Johnston | Type: jazz, society, concert
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
March 16, 2017 from 7pm to 9pm – The Westmorland Museum Of American Art 221 N main street Greensburg pa It's going to be a nice concert! George Clewer-sax Ralph Guzzi Trumpet Arranger- Kevin McManus-Trombone Brian staharski-Bass Andy Yalch Piano-Dr Richie Boles-Drums Organized by Andy Yalch | Type: westmorland, jazz, society, concert
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