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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 31, 2010 at 7:30pm to January 1, 2011 at 1am – Doubletree Hotel Monroeville Join House of Soul Band and bring in the New Years with Comedy and Dance.SKINNER the Comic and House of Soul will celebrate at the Doubletree Monroeville from 7:30-1:00am Dec 31st.Please contact 412-… Organized by Calvin Stemley | Type: public, event
December 11, 2010 at 7pm to December 12, 2010 at 11pm – Meadows -Washington County Join House of Soul for a performance at the Meadows. This Performance Sat Dec 11th Meadows 7:00 pm. See You Calvin Organized by Calvin Stemley | Type: public, performance
December 4, 2010 from 11am to 7pm – IMAGES FINE ART AND GIFTS Mark-downs on in-stock art and gifts Hourly door prizes (winner need not be present) Refreshments Organized by Pat Baker | Type: holiday, sale, public, invited, refreshments
November 5, 2010 from 8pm to 11pm – THE PENN BREWERY The Blues Orphans resume a regular monthly schedule at the Penn Brewery. Please come and help us celebrate one of Pittsburgh's favorite bands and favorite restaurants and bring your friends. We have… Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: public, welcome, jazz, blues, restaurant, no, smoking, dancing, allowed
October 1, 2010 from 8pm to 10pm – Penn Hills Please join me and Cross Culture for enjoyable music and great food.I will be playing at Morgan's Restaurant 204 Rodi Road Penn Hills PA.15235.We will play from 8:00-10:00pm. Free admission and great… Organized by Calvin Stemley | Type: jazz, performance, /, public, invited
September 14, 2010 from 8pm to 11pm – Cultural District The Roger Barbour Jazz Quartet will be playing at the Pgh CLO Backstage bar on Tuesday September 14 from 8pm till 11pm Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: open, to, public
May 29, 2010 at 9:30pm to May 30, 2010 at 1:30am – Rivers Casino / Northshore Enjoy dining and dancing at its finest with the House of Soul Band.Join us @ the Wheelhouse Club @Rivers Casino.A great opportunity to relax and enjoy wonderful and livelySoul music of the 70's and 8… Organized by CALVIN STEMLEY | Type: public, performance
May 14, 2010 from 8pm to 10pm – Penn Hills PA.15235 Come out and enjoy the varied Jazz styles of the Calvin Stemley Duo in a relaxed venue.The duo will play the mellow sounds of sax and piano in the wonderful Morgans Restaurant in Penn Hills.See you t… Organized by CALVIN STEMLEY | Type: public, performance
April 23, 2010 at 9:30pm to April 24, 2010 at 1:30am – Rivers Casino / Northshore House of Soul Band invites you to party with us @ the Wheelhouse Club in the Rivers Casino.Enjoy the sounds of the 70's and 80's R&B,SOUL and FUNK music.We look forward to seeing ALL of you there… Organized by CALVIN STEMLEY | Type: public, performance
July 31, 2009 from 5:30pm to 8pm – Cultural District Roger barbour Jazz Quartet will be playing at Melange Bistro bar on Friday, July 31st. This week features Mark Strickland on piano, Sunny Sunseri on bass, Gordon Grottenthaler on drums, and Roger Bar… Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: open, to, the, public
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