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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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May 14, 2011 from 6pm to 10pm – August Wilson Center In an effort to help keep live jazz music here in the city of Pittsburgh, Afro-American Music Institute and Two Brothers are teaming up to present Ronnie Laws, Live at the August Wilson Center, Ma… Organized by shawn hopson | Type: live, jazz, music
May 7, 2011 from 5:30pm to 8pm – CJ'S in the strip CJ's proudly brings back the saturday afternoon Jam session with Tony Campbell Tony Campbell -Sax Howie Alexander - Piano Jerermy McDonald - Bass James Johnson - Drums Organized by Jazz Surgery w/ Tony Campbell | Type: jazz, jam
April 2, 2011 at 9pm to April 3, 2011 at 12am – 8070 Ohio River Blvd. Emsworth PA,15202 Cafe Notte is Proud to have back in the house The Brian Edwards Excursion. This is a night you will not want to miss. Call for reservataion 412-761-2233 or see on line @ Cafenotte@verizon.net Organized by cafenotte | Type: live, jazz, with, brian, edwards
February 19, 2011 at 9pm to February 20, 2011 at 1am – Cj's 2911 Penn ave (strip district) Cj's in the strip district presents Tony Campbell and Jazzsurgery TONITE !!!! Tony Campbell - Sax Howie Alexander - Keyboards Brian Edwards - Drums Tony D - Bass Organized by Jazz Surgery w/ Tony Campbell | Type: jazz, concert
February 19, 2011 from 3pm to 6:30pm – Thunderbird Cafe The weekly open stage Jazz jam session continues at the Thunderbird Cafe every Saturday. We encourage folks to come sit in and also to bring your friends. The thunderbird Cafe/Lounge is a musician fr… Organized by Kevin Amos | Type: jazz, jam, session, open, stage, networking
January 15, 2011 from 1pm to 4pm – Thunderbird Cafe / Lounge Our January 15th Pittsburgh Jazz Fan Appreciation event is a Jazz and Football combination. Most of us know that Pittsburgh is a great town for sports and Jazz so I talked with John of Thunderbird an… Organized by Kevin Amos | Type: jazz, sports
December 18, 2010 from 3pm to 6:30pm – Thunderbird Cafe / Lounge Hi everyone. This week at our Jazz Fan Appreciation Event I would like all who come to bring items to donate to a local food bank for children and families. At this time I think folks who are less fo… Organized by Kevin Amos | Type: jazz, jam, session, holiday, food, and, toy, drive
December 4, 2010 from 3pm to 6:30pm – Thunderbird Cafe/Lounge The Pittsburgh Jazz Fan Appreciation Event is now held every Saturday from 3-6:30PM at the Thunderbird Cafe/Lounge. The Jazz Fan Appreciation Event actively supports local community establishments a… Organized by Kevin Amos | Type: jam, session, networking, jazz, party
November 5, 2010 from 8pm to 11pm – THE PENN BREWERY The Blues Orphans resume a regular monthly schedule at the Penn Brewery. Please come and help us celebrate one of Pittsburgh's favorite bands and favorite restaurants and bring your friends. We have… Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: public, welcome, jazz, blues, restaurant, no, smoking, dancing, allowed
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
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