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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 11, 2009 at 9pm to May 12, 2009 at 2am – AVA Lounge Live jazz w/ the Interval Trio & friends - J. Malls spinning jazz vinyl NO COVER - drink specials EVERY MONDAY NIGHT!!! Organized by J. Malls | Type: weekly, live, jazz
May 7, 2009 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm – Libery Ave. upstairs from Mohoney's Pittsburgh, Pa. Antoinette Manganas will be performing at Little E's in Pittsburgh, Pa. on Liberty Ave. (upper level) She will be performing songs from her VERBAL CRUSH CD, and from Norman Connor's STAR POWER and al… Organized by Antoinette Manganas | Type: a, night, of, smooth, contemporary, urban, jazz
May 1, 2009 at 8:30pm to May 2, 2009 at 12:30am – Melange Bistro Bar Kenny Blake featuring Maria Shaheen at Melange Bistro Bar on 6th Street in the Cultural District at 8:30pm. Roger Barbour will prelude from 4:00pm to 8:00pm!! International cuisine with fantastic bar… Organized by Melissa Campana | Type: live, jazz, music
April 24, 2009 at 8:30pm to April 25, 2009 at 12am – 1215 885 south Clairton Martini's presents The Pittsburgh Jazz Giants Spider Rondenelli - drums Mike Murray - Piano Tony Campbell - Sax Organized by Jazz Surgery w/ Tony Campbell | Type: jazz, concert
April 18, 2009 from 7pm to 10pm – Johnny's Wilmerding Johnny's Wilmerding Organized by Harold Betters | Type: jazz
April 7, 2009 from 9pm to 11:45pm – Little E's 949 Liberty ave (downtown) above Mahoney's Little E's has the Sean Jones Trio w/ guest Tony Campbell on sax. Dwanyne Dolphin on bass Tom Wendt on drums Serious Jazz Organized by George Kazas | Type: hard, swing, jazz
April 1, 2009 from 7pm to 10pm – Tana Ethiopian Cuisine Starting April 1, 2009 Tana Ethiopian Cuisine proudly hosts The Tony Campbell Band Every Wednesday during Dinner from 7p.m.-10p.m. Join us for relaxing and entertaining evening of Dinner, Jazz and… Organized by Martha Vassar & Tony Campbell | Type: jazz, dinner, networking
March 6, 2009 at 8pm to March 7, 2009 at 2am – Holiday Inn University Center _ Oakland Eddie Baccus Jr. and Straight to the Point will be this month's featured musical guest. Eddie is the the current sax player for national recording artist "Pieces of a Dream". Eddie has appeared on fo… Organized by shawn hopson | Type: live, jazz
February 3, 2009 from 5pm to 8pm – Backstage Bar at Theater Square Salsamba Latin Jazz Group Presented by: The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Backstage Bar at Theater Square Tuesday, February 3, 2009, 5:00 - 8:00PM Tickets: FREE Directions The Backstage Bar at Theater… Organized by Eric Susoeff | Type: jazz, gig
January 11, 2009 at 8pm – New Hazlett Theater -- North Side -- 6 Allegheny Square E -- Pittsburgh, PA 15212 The jazz session will be lead by the trombone guru, Nelson Harrison. The evening will feature a live set from different artists each week followed by a jam session. Bring an instrument, or just sit b… Organized by Debi Sciranka | Type: live, jazz, music
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