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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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August 17, 2016 from 5:30pm to 7pm – HOMEWOOD LIBRARY AUDITORIUM Dr. James T. Johnson, Jr. will host a viewing and panel discussion of a documentary movie about iconic jazz drummer and bandleader Art Blakey. Be there or be square. Organized by Heinz History Center | Type: movie, and, panel, discussion, free, to, the, publ, ic
June 11, 2015 from 5pm to 7:30pm – Beechview Roger Barbour Jazz Trio playing at the Farmers Market in Beechview on Thursday June 11th from 5pm till 7:30, featuring Andy Yalch on Keyboard, Vince Taglieri on drums and myself Roger on trumpet and… Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: open, to, the, public
July 31, 2014 from 5:30pm to 8pm – The Waterfront Roger Barbour Jazz Trio at Mitchell's Fish Market at the Waterfront in Homestead this Thursday July 31st from 5:30pm till 8pm. Join us for live jazz on the patio. Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: open, to, public
September 18, 2010 from 8pm to 10pm – August Wilson Center for African American Culture Swing! Jam! Groove! Any musical mood is possible with the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra. Led by the multi-talented trumpeter Sean Jones, PJO is the resident music company of the August Wilson Center. Don… Organized by August Wilson Center | Type: tribute, to, jazz, legends
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
February 6, 2010 at 10pm to February 7, 2010 at 2am – RIVERS CASINO, NORTH SHORE LIVE BLUES, R&B,SOUL,FUNK Organized by Muddy Kreek Blues Band | Type: live, blues, you, can, use, and, not, to, refuse
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
April 22, 2009 at 8pm to April 23, 2009 at 12am – Blind Pig Saloon Jazz Jam at the Blind Pig Saloon, everybody get to play. Organized by Virgil Walters | Type: jazz, jam, all, get, to, play.
October 29, 2008 at 5:30pm – New Hazlett Theater - North Side - 6 Allegheny Square East - Pittsburgh - PA - 15237 - 412-320-4610 Please join us! FREE event open to all. Last Days Cafe: "What are you working on? What resources do you need?" Co-presented by the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council and the New Hazlett Theater Octo… Organized by Debi Sciranka | Type: Free, Networking, event, -, open, to, all, complementary, food, and, drink
September 13, 2008 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm – New Hazlett Theatre This is an annual FREE concert and was voted as the #1 Jazz concert of the year last year by Pittsburgh Post Gazette. Presented by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh Featuring the world premiere of "What is… Organized by Debi Sciranka | Type: Concert, to, protect, and, showcase, endangered, literary, voices
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