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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 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
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
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
December 1, 2010 from 12pm to 2pm – Cultural District Roger Barbour Jazz Quartet will be playing Christmas Jazz at Fifth Ave Place on Wed Dec 1st from 12 Noon till 2pm Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: open, to, public
November 20, 2010 from 3pm to 5pm – Cultural District Roger Barbour Jazz Quartet will be performing at Fifth Ave Place downtown on Saturday, November 20th as part of the Christmas Holiday light up weekend from 3pm till 5pm 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
August 21, 2010 from 7pm to 10pm – Near Miracle Mile Shopping Center Roger Barbour Jazz Trio will be performing at Nardis Restaurant in Monroeville on Saturday August 21st from 7pm till 10pm. Nardis Restaurant is located on the 10th floor in the Jonnet Building. Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: open, to, 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
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