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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 7, 2010 from 6pm to 9pm – The Rivers Casino The Tuesday Night Big Band swings in the new home of the Pittsburgh Jazz Society (PJS) on Sunday, March 7th at The Rivers Casino. Featuring original charts and arrangements by two of Pittsburgh's lea… Organized by The Tuesday Night Big Band | Type: concert, big, band, swing, jazz, pittsburgh, society, casino
February 24, 2010 from 5:30pm to 7pm – Carnegie Library - Homewood Mr. Harold Young and the Jazz WorkShop, Inc Presents Spirit on the Hill Jazz Ensemble in a concert that pays homage to the local musicians who have shared their talent with Pittsburgh and the world.… Organized by Jagsu | Type: concert, performance
December 20, 2009 from 7pm to 10pm – The Rhythm House Cafe Come celebrate the holidays big band style!! Join The Tuesday Night Big Band for a special holiday concert at the Rhythm House Cafe on Sunday, December 20th from 7 to 10 pm. Sponsored by the Pittsbur… Organized by The Tuesday Night Big Band | Type: concert, jazz, live
November 29, 2009 from 5pm to 9pm – East Coast Crab / Malika's Register for this event now at: http://kapresentsjazzatmalikas-rss.eventbrite.com Tickets online in advance for $10. $15 at the door. Seating is limited. Event Details: Kevin Amos presents a a ser… Organized by Kevin Amos | Type: concert
November 1, 2009 at 7pm to November 2, 2009 at 10pm – The Rhythm House Cafe The Tuesday Night Big Band takes the stage at the Rhythm House Cafe on Sunday, November 1st from 7 to 10 pm for the Pittsburgh Jazz Society. Featuring original, swinging arrangements from two of Pitt… Organized by The Tuesday Night Big Band | Type: concert
August 23, 2009 from 4pm to 7:30pm – NEW HAZLETT THEATER This concert culminates the Summer Jazz Camp with a monumental performance by some of Pittsburgh's and the world's greatest jazz legends, along with the children who attended the camp. You, your fam… Organized by AAMI/American Music Crossroads Summer Jazz Camp | Type: jazz, concert
August 5, 2009 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm – North Park Skating Rink The Tuesday Night Big Band swings at the North Park Skating Ring on Wednesday, August 5th from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. The concert will be indoors in case of inclement weather. Event sponsored by The Pit… Organized by The Tuesday Night Big Band | Type: concert
August 1, 2009 from 8pm to 9pm – William E. Anderson Library of Penn Hills Saxophonist, Recording Artist, Educator, and Author, Hosea Taylor will be the featured guest with the Penn Hills Jazz Allstars. The group also features Tim Jenkins on keyboard. Hosea will have copies… Organized by Penn Hills Arts Council | Type: free, jazz, concert
July 22, 2009 from 7pm to 9pm – Peterswood Park, Peters Township The Pittsburgh Doo Wop Big Band takes the stage from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Peterswood Park for the Peters Township Summer Concert Series. Featuring Rick Mansfield (director & arranger) and voc… Organized by Tuesday Night Big Band | Type: concert
July 22, 2009 from 12:15pm to 1:15pm – Northside / Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, Outside My cousin, Jerome "Hawk" Freeman will be performing in Pittsburgh next Wednesday, July 22 on the Northside. Jerome says in a note earlier this week..... I'm humbled! I get to play Pittsburgh ;-)… Organized by Childrens Mueum of Pittsburgh | Type: concert
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