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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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March 26, 2013 at 9pm to March 27, 2013 at 12am – The Thunderbird Multi saxophonist/flutist Erik Lawrence plays the Space Exchange at the Thunderbird in Lawrenceville Tuesday, March 26th with Lions: John C. Hall on electric bass and David Throckmorton on drums and… Organized by Erik Lawrence | Type: jazz, show
March 19, 2013 from 8pm to 11pm – Backstage Bar Join my esteemed colleagues and me for a rare jazzical experience at the Backstage Bar with music, song and original sounds not heard very often these days on the club scene. The Crew: Nelson Harriso… Organized by Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | Type: jazz, lounge, public, no, cover, food, drinks, show, history, live
October 3, 2012 from 8pm to 11pm – LITTLE E'S JAZZ CLUB LITTLE E'S IS PROUD TO PRESENT: THE OVER THE HUMP JAZZ JAM SESSION WITH "JUST AHEAD TRIO" 8-11PM YOU NEVER KNOW WHO WILL COME OUT AND JAM WITH THE GUYS!! GET READY FOR THE WEEKEND THE RIGHT WAY!!… Organized by Little E's Jazz Club | Type: jazz, show
November 24, 2011 at 6pm to November 25, 2011 at 12pm – 949 LIBERTY AVENUE UPPERLEVEL DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH FROM GEORGE, ELIAS AND ALL THE STAFF AT LITTLE E'S JAZZ CLUB WE WANT TO WISH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY A BLESSED HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! REMEMBER THE CLUB WILL BE DARK ON THE 24TH AND FRIDAY THE 25TH FOR THE… Organized by Little E's Jazz Club | Type: jazz, show
April 3, 2011 from 6pm to 11pm – FUTULES' HARMAR HOUSE SOUTHSIDE JERRY MELLIX performs in support of The Holidays and rejoins his band from 1975, THE MEMORIES. The latter band hasn't performed for over 12 years. There are two other groups to perform in… Organized by HOL-PRO PRODUCTIONS and WLSW Power 104 | Type: dinner, dance, &, show
October 23, 2010 at 7:30pm to October 24, 2010 at 12:30am – LITTLE E'S JAZZ CLUB SATURDAY NIGHT HAS ALWAYS BEEN DATE NIGHT. SO WHY NOT TRY SOMETHING NEW, DIFFERENT AND EXCITING. COME AND ENJOY A EVENING OF GREAT FOOD AND FANTASTIC MUSIC AT LITTLE E'S JAZZ CLUB AND RESTAURANT. SAT… Organized by Little E's Jazz Club | Type: dinner, and, jazz, show
July 17, 2010 from 5pm to 8pm – LITTLE E'S JAZZ CLUB & RESTAURANT 949 LIBERTY AVENUE UPPERLEVEL KEVIN AMOS PRESENTS JAZZ FAN APPRECIATION EVENT Little E’s Jazz Club 949 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 JULY 17, 5-8 p.m. Featuring: Luther DeJaurnett / Guitar Vince Taglieri / Drums Howie Ale… Organized by Little E's Jazz Club | Type: jazz, show
March 13, 2010 at 9:30pm to March 14, 2010 at 1:30am – The Blind Pig Saloon Blues & Soul to make you shake, rattle & roll… Organized by Keith Gamble | Type: live, blues, show, rock, soul
June 26, 2009 from 6:30pm to 10pm – Holiday Inn Oakland Celebrating Excellence in the Arts: ONYX AWARD RECIPIENTS: Bill Nunn, Jr. - Pride of Pittsburgh Award and Keynote Speaker Dr. Nelson Harrison - Rob Penny Lifetime Achievement Award Tickets - $50.00… Organized by Vickie Bey | Type: dinner, &, awards, show
July 20, 2008 from 7pm to 10pm – RHYTHM HOUSE Enjoy this return engagement of the great Roger Humphries Big Band in concert, this time featuring Sean Jones in the trumpet section. The last appearance hosted a capacity crowd. Organized by Tony Mowod | Type: pittsburgh, jazz, society, meeting, show
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