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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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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 6pm – Hazelwood (High side of the street) Please stop by and bring your axe to help celebrate Spencer Bey's 80th birthday. Directions: Turn from Second Avenue onto Elizabeth Street (up to the top of the hill, left onto Ambry, then left onto… Organized by Ravanna Bey | Type: birthday, party, home, friends, and, musicians, welcome
November 13, 2010 from 11am to 3pm – The Kingsley Community Center On Saturday, November 13th 2010 @ 11am Berlin International Group in association with BLENd, Soul Pitt Media and House Of Manna MEDIA introduces Body Gospel to Pittsburgh featuring Beach Body Coach K… Organized by Berlin International Group | Type: faith, fitness, fun, and, fellowship
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
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
April 17, 2010 from 2pm to 3:30pm – Penn Hills Library Enjoy a DVDpresentation and lecture of Dexter Gordon in a European performance of the great tenor saxophonist. There will be dialogue of aspects of his style,major influences and his contributions to… Organized by Penn Hills Library and Tyrone Ward-Director | Type: lecture, and, dvd, presentation
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 from 7pm to 10pm – Alumni Hall Remembering The History Josh Gibson Foundation Night! May 30, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. Pre-reception at 7:00 p.m. Josh Gibson Exhibit and autographs by Former Negro League player Ted Toles from The Pittsbu… Organized by Dr. Vernell Lillie and Sean Gibson | Type: fundraiser, and, play.
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
May 8, 2009 at 9pm to May 9, 2009 at 2am – Shadow Lounge and The Blue Room Berlin International Group (BIG) presents PEACe LOVe & BLENd on Friday May 8, 2009 at 9pm at the Shadow Lounge and Blue Room 5972 Baum Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. The Shadow Lounge is the most… Organized by Berlin International Group | Type: global/cultural, unity, arts, live, entertainment, drink, food, networking, fun, and, plenty, of, laughter
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