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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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April 24, 2010 from 2pm to 4pm – William E. Anderson Library Penn Hills Musician, recording artist, and author Hosea Taylor will be hosting a screening of the Jazz Icons DVD series: Coleman Hawkins Music '62 & '64. The event is FREE and the public in invited to atten… Organized by Penn Hills Library | Type: discussion, and, film, screening
August 22, 2009 at 9pm to August 23, 2009 at 1am – Divine Wine Bar Theresa Flaminio, Pittsburgh native, returns home from L.A. with jazz, soul, latin infused original songs on a new disc entitled Momento. This will be her CD release. Organized by Alexander Peck | Type: cd, release, party, and, performance
June 20, 2009 from 7pm to 8:30pm – Riverview Park (Riverview and Perrysville Ave.) Stars at Riverview” brings jazz to Riverview Park on Saturday evenings! So bring a lawn chair or spread a blanket on Observatory Hill for an entire summer of incredible musical entertainment. All sh… Organized by CITIPARKS | Type: music, and, a, movie
May 30, 2009 all day – Altar Bar, Strip District, Pittsburgh, PA A National Music Conference with great panelists from LA, Columbus, Cleveland, and local, for ALL genres of music to GET EDUCATED, GET CONNECTED and improve your music career! Organized by Sardonyx Productions | Type: music, conference, and, showcase
March 30, 2009 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm – New Hazlett Theater -- 6 Allegheny Square E -- Pittsburgh, PA 15212 -- North Side Artists, musicians, writers, dancers, poets, performers, and arts administrators are invited to stop in, enjoy complimentary refreshments and talk about projects, plans, ideas, and interests. Often t… Organized by Debi Sciranka | Type: free, monthly, networking, and, information-sharing, event
March 21, 2009 from 8pm to 11pm – 2425 Liberty Ave, in the Strip Enjoy food, drinks, dance lessons (the Tango) from C. Christopher Roth and Steel City Ballroom and great music from La Bicicleta Blanca. Please buy your tickets early. Tickets $35. Must be 21 or over… Organized by Colter Harper | Type: dance:tango, music:jazz, music:latin/salsa, socializing, and, networking:party:benefit, theater/performance:opera
December 4, 2008 at 11pm – 818 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Pegasus Lounge , 818 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 11:00 PM With Marsha Mellow!! http://www.myspace.com/MONSTERMELLOW Ladies, gentlemen, and everyone in between, come on down to the basement and let me… Organized by Phat Man Dee | Type: Drag, and, Dance, party, with, jazz, like, interludes
November 29, 2008 at 8pm – 1602 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 Vaudeville Carnivale No. 3 Trios with: * Mezmer Society NC (luscious cabaret & balkan ruckus) * Mavi of Romka in DC(haunting Kali dance) * Mizz. Phat Man Dee, with her Phabulous voice * Mr. Budd… Organized by Phat Man Dee | Type: Concert, with, international, music, dance, and, sideshow
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
September 6, 2008 at 12pm – Carnegie Arts and Heritage Festival, Main Street in Carnegie PA Saturday Sept 6 at NOON it's "Breakfast with The Blues Orphans" Main Street, Downtown Carnegie PA. 10th Annual Carnegie Arts & Heritage Festival - Music on Main Street Directions: I-279 to Carne… Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: Carnegie, Arts, and, Heritage, Festival, Music, on, Main, Street
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