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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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March 13, 2010 from 8pm to 10pm – Gypsy Cafe Live original jazz with legendary saxophonist Don Aliquo, bassist Mark Perna, and a special guest starting at 8 at Gypsy Cafe. Please call to reserve a table for dinner. Organized by Gypsy Cafe | Type: live, jazz, dinner, saxophone
February 14, 2010 from 6pm to 9pm – Gypsy Cafe Don Aliquo, Mark Perna, and a special guest join us especially for Valentine's Day Sunday, February 14th starting at 6PM. Join us for dinner and Jazz and enjoy our Sunday Prix Fixe Menu of Valentine'… Organized by Gypsy Cafe | Type: dinner, jazz, valentine's, day
September 19, 2009 from 7:30pm to 10pm – Gypsy Cafe Cool Jazz on a hot summer night. Dinner and music at Gypsy Cafe with the legendary Don Aliquo on Saxophone and Mark Perna on bass, starting at 7:30 Organized by Gypsy Cafe | Type: dinner, and, jazz
August 29, 2009 from 7:30pm to 10pm – Gypsy Cafe Cool Jazz on a hot summer night. Dinner and music at Gypsy Cafe with the legendary Don Aliquo on Saxophone and Mark Perna on bass, starting at 7:30 Organized by Gypsy Cafe | Type: dinner, and, jazz
June 26, 2009 from 6:30pm to 10pm – Holiday Inn Oakland Celebrating Excellence in the Arts: ONYX AWARD RECIPIENTS: Bill Nunn, Jr. - Pride of Pittsburgh Award and Keynote Speaker Dr. Nelson Harrison - Rob Penny Lifetime Achievement Award Tickets - $50.00… Organized by Vickie Bey | Type: dinner, &, awards, show
May 2, 2009 from 8pm to 11pm – Gypsy Cafe Celebrate Gypsy Cafe's 5th Anniversary with pan-European music to complement our pan-European menu! The Continental Dukes are a four piece ensemble playing International music: Dennis Kurzawski on cl… Organized by Gypsy Cafe | Type: gypsy, anniversary, dinner, and, music
April 25, 2009 from 8pm to 10pm – Gypsy Cafe Don and Sax and Mark and Bass and a special guest start low and slow for the dinner crowd at 8, then heat things up after 9. Full bar, full menu available until 11. Organized by Gypsy Cafe | Type: dinner, with, don
April 1, 2009 from 7pm to 10pm – Tana Ethiopian Cuisine Starting April 1, 2009 Tana Ethiopian Cuisine proudly hosts The Tony Campbell Band Every Wednesday during Dinner from 7p.m.-10p.m. Join us for relaxing and entertaining evening of Dinner, Jazz and… Organized by Martha Vassar & Tony Campbell | Type: jazz, dinner, networking
February 24, 2009 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm – Gypsy Cafe Tuesday, February 24th Gypsy Cafe welcomes the Pittsburgh Divas of Jazz for an intimate performance benefitting the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Lilly Abreu, Donna Bailey, Lisa Bleil, Maureen B… Organized by Lisa Ferraro at Gypsy Cafe | Type: benefit, performance, dinner, menu, mardi, gras, divas, jazz
February 19, 2009 from 7pm to 10pm – Gypsy Cafe Gypsy Cafe welcomes Don Aliquo and Mark Perna with a special guest playing Jazz with an early start especially for our dinner guests. Please call for reservations. Organized by Gypsy Cafe | Type: dinner, with, jazz
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