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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 11, 2017 from 6pm to 9pm – Corner of Main and Broadway Corner of Main and Broadway across from Papa J's. Blues Orphans 6-9. A big night in little CarNEGie! And stick around after 9 for the stellar international trombone of Reggie Watkins, wit… Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: free, concert, dancing
August 8, 2017 from 8pm to 10pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Roger Humphries is rated by music critics as one of the most exciting percussionists in the business. He has provided the rhythmic beat for such greats as Ray Charles, Horace Silver, Richard “Groove… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: free, concert
June 9, 2017 from 8pm to 10pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Join us for an evening of jazz with the James Johnson III Group featuring Vocalist Carolyn Perteete. The James Johnson III Group is: Carolyn Perteete, vocals Bobby Selvaggio, saxophone Clifford Barne… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: free, concert
May 24, 2017 from 8pm to 10pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Join us for an evening of jazz with Tony Campbell (U.S.)! Local Pittsburgher and Saxophonist Tony Campbell plays “straight ahead” jazz inspired by the legendary masters such as Coltrane, Parker, and… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: free, concert
May 19, 2017 from 8pm to 10pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Join us for an evening of jazz with the Paul Thompson Trio! This swinging trio features: Sky Visco – saxophone Paul Thompson – bass Marvin Irish – drums Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: free, concert
May 11, 2017 from 8pm to 10pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Join us for a screening of Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band (U.S.), presented in partnership with Sembène – The Film & Art Festival and City of Asylum. Mary Lou Williams: The Lady… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: free, concert
May 10, 2017 from 8pm to 10pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Join us for an evening of jazz with Tony Campbell (U.S.)! Local Pittsburgher and Saxophonist Tony Campbell plays “straight ahead” jazz inspired by the legendary masters such as Coltrane, Parker, and… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: free, concert
May 9, 2017 from 8pm to 10pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Join us for an evening of jazz with Etta Cox! Etta Cox has been voted “Best Jazz Vocalist” in Pittsburgh for 8 consecutive years and has received the Harry Schwalb Award for Excellence in the Arts ,… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: free, concert
April 1, 2017 from 7pm to 11pm – Cioppino Restaurant & Cigar Bar - In the Historic Strip District Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: great, jazz, food, and, drinks, free, valet, parking, reservations, suggested
March 29, 2017 from 8pm to 10pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Join us for an evening of jazz with Tony Campbell! Local Pittsburgher and Saxophonist Tony Campbell plays “straight ahead” jazz inspired by the legendary masters such as Coltrane, Parker, and Turrent… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: free, concert
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