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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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June 12, 2015 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm – Penn Hills, PA 15235 Free concert on the lawn at Penn Hills Library. Bring your chair and a friend! Organized by Penn Hills Library | Type: jazz, performance
February 10, 2012 at 9:30pm to February 11, 2012 at 1:30am – The Large Hotel Yinzide Out Promotions presents, The RIVERSIDE JOHNSONS with Randall Troy, Matt Williams, Johnny Smoothe and Eddy Doyle. (A result of a Yinzide Out open stage, these four fine fellows gelled well tog… Organized by Dave Yoho | Type: live, music, performance
April 20, 2011 from 7pm to 9pm – Sewickley Academy PITTSBURGH DEBUT OF JIM CARUSO’S CAST PARTYAT SEWICKLEY ACADEMYWednesday, April 20 at 7pm(SEWICKLEY, PA) – For the past eight years, Jim Caruso has been hosting Cast Party, a wildly popular weekly op… Organized by Jim Caruso | Type: performance, vocal
July 9, 2010 at 8:30pm to July 10, 2010 at 12:30am – Little E's Jazz Club Skip, Donna, Alex and (in from New York City) Nathan Peck perform jazz standards and originals at Pittsburgh's coolest jazz venue. No Cover, strong drinks, great food and amazing music!! Organized by Alexander Peck | Type: live, performance
August 22, 2009 at 9pm to August 23, 2009 at 1am – Divine Wine Bar Theresa Flaminio, Pittsburgh native, returns home from L.A. with jazz, soul, latin infused original songs on a new disc entitled Momento. This will be her CD release. Organized by Alexander Peck | Type: cd, release, party, and, performance
July 10, 2009 at 8:30pm to July 11, 2009 at 12:30am – Little E's The Skip Peck Quartet, Featuring Skip Peck piano, Donna Peck vocal, Nathan Peck bass & Alexander Peck drums n vocals, perform jazz standards and originals live at Little E's. Organized by Alexander Peck/ George Kazas | Type: live, performance
June 3, 2009 from 7pm to 9pm – Club Cafe Eric Brockschmidt performs original compositions with a string quintet and a jazz quartet feat. Paul Thompson on Bass, Chris Hemingway on Alto Sax and Alexander Peck on Drums. Organized by Alexander Peck | Type: live, performance
March 21, 2009 from 9pm to 11:45pm – 1902 Tavern Jimmy Ponder Trio Live @ 1902 Tavern Market Square!! Organized by Alexander Peck | Type: live, performance
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