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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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November 26, 2011 from 8pm to 10pm – Morgan's Restaurant Please join Calvin Stemley,Sunny Sakai and Eric Dowdell for an evening of Jazz at Morgan's Restaurant in Penn Hills on Rodi Road.We will play Nov.26th from 8:00-10:00pm.No admission charge.Great food… Organized by Calvin Stemley | Type: public, performance
November 18, 2011 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm – Cultural District Roger Barbour Jazz Quartet playing at Fifth Ave Place downtown for light up night on Friday November 18th from 4:30pm till 6:30pm. join us as we open up the Holiday season with Christmas jazz Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: open, to, public
October 15, 2011 from 8pm to 11pm – Cultural District Roger Barbour Jazz Quartet playing at "NOLA ON THE SQUARE" on Saturday October 15th at 8pm featuring Mark Strickland on Guitar, Bob Insco on Bass, Vince Taglieri on Drums, and myself Roger Barbour… Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: open, to, public
October 7, 2011 from 8pm to 11pm – The Penn Brewery Join the happy crowd at the Penn Brewery for the monthy blues, jazz and satire fest by the Blues Orphans. Always a new song and other surprises. Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: blues, jazz, music, public, restaurant, no, cover, great, food, and, beer
August 24, 2011 from 7pm to 9pm – ANDREW BAYNE MEMORIAL LIBRARY - BELLEVUE Join the Blues Orphans for a special concert & lesson in satyrical, historical songs at the ... shhhhh... Bellevue Library. We're gonna rock the dust off those tomes. Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: concert, jazz, blues, original, song, public, welcome, no, cover
August 5, 2011 from 8pm to 10pm – Penn Hills Roger Barbour Jazz Trio will be playing again at Morgan's Restaurant in Penn Hills on Friday August 5th Morgan's restaurant is becoming the ja… Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: open, to, the, public
June 4, 2011 from 6pm to 9pm – THE PENN BREWERY THE BLUES ORPHANS provide the all the music you can stand from 6PM to 9PM, on June 4, 2011 at the Pennsylvania Microbrewers' Festival. We'll be hanging out up in the parking lot. Not enough Blues O… Organized by Tom Pastorius | Type: brewfest, cover, charge, public, welcome, beer, jazz, blues
May 6, 2011 from 8pm to 11pm – PENN BREWERY The Blues Orphans return to their home venue with wild and crazy entertainment that will make you smile, pat your foot or dance. There is always a new song to surprise even the most regular of group… Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: live, music, public, welcome, jazz, blues, german, restaurant, drinks
May 6, 2011 from 6pm to 8pm – Rodi Road Roger Barbour Jazz Trio will be playing on Friday May 6th at Morgan's Restaurant in Penn Hills at 6:00 pm 412-241-1730 Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: open, to, public
April 30, 2011 from 8pm to 11pm – August Wilson Center for African American Culture Join the inaugural launce of the National Arts Treasure Initiative presentation of two time Grammy nominated Jazz Legend, Grady Tate. General admission - $40.00 VIP tickets including after concert re… Organized by National Arts Treasure Initiative | Type: jazz, concert, and, celebration, public, invited
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