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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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January 16, 2011 from 8pm to 9:30pm – Monroeville, PA.’s Convention Center SOUTHSIDE Jerry will perform in support of LEON DANIELS & THE EL VENOS, THE HOLIDAYS and THE MEMORIES. There will be 14 bands there for this benifit concert to help raise money for The Keith Dix… Organized by WAYNE ZOLLINGER | Type: concert
November 19, 2010 at 9pm to November 20, 2010 at 12am – HARD ROCK CAFE @ PITTSBURGH 'Southside' Jerry performs in support of THE BLUES JUNKIES Organized by DRUSKY ENTERTAINMENT | Type: concert
November 7, 2010 from 2pm to 9pm – CEFALO'S RESTAURANT, NITE CLUB & EVENT CENTER 'Southside' Jerry performs in support of MS. FREDDYE & THE BLUE FAZE BAND @ 7pm to 7:30pm. This event will feature multi- female(Blues Divas) lead Blues bands. Organized by THE BLUES DIVAS | Type: concert
September 25, 2010 from 5pm to 7:30pm – @ THE GAZEBO I'll perform in support of THE HOLIDAYS, 60's recording group. This performance is followed by THE VOGUES. Organized by CITY OF MT. PLEASANT, PA. | Type: concert
September 19, 2010 from 6pm to 8pm – THE GAZEBO STAGE I perform in support of 60's recording artist, THE HOLIDAYS. Organized by SCOTTDALE, PA. | Type: concert
August 28, 2010 at 9:30pm to August 29, 2010 at 12:30am – MOGIE'S RESTAURANT & PUB I'll perform BLUES and R&B w/THE BLUE FAZE BAND in support of MISS FREDDYE Organized by MOGIE'S RESTAURANT & PUB | Type: concert
August 8, 2010 from 6pm to 8pm – ALLISON PARK PAVILON I'll perform in suport of THE FOUR TOWNSMEN Organized by HOUSTON, PA. | Type: oldies, -, concert
August 7, 2010 from 6pm to 7:30pm – CLARKSBURG CITY PARK I'll perform in support of THE HOLIDAYS. Added Special Guest for this concert are THE SHADES OF BLUE & THE VOGUES Organized by BLACKBERRY FESTIVAL @ NUTTER FORT, WV. | Type: oldies, -, concert
July 17, 2010 from 4pm to 7pm – DOWNTOWN ELWOOD CITY, PA. I'll perform in support of THE HOLIDAYS. Organized by Rod & Custom Car Club | Type: oldies, -, concert
July 11, 2010 from 6pm to 9pm – ASCESSHON CHURCH I'll perform in support of THE HOLIDAYS. Organized by ASCENSHON CHURCH | Type: oldies, -, concert
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