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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 31, 2011 at 9pm to January 1, 2012 at 1am – COMFORT INN Conference Center 'SOUTHSIDE' JERRY performs in support of THE PLATINUM BAND, a four piece DISCO and (50's thru late 80's) R&B group of musicians/singers. The doors open @ 7pm and we will be in the Seasons Ball Ro… Organized by THE COMFORT INN | Type: dance
December 17, 2011 at 9:30pm to December 18, 2011 at 1:30am – RIVER HOUSE CAFE 'SOUTHSIDE JERRY' will perform Classic Rock/R&B/C&W and Blues in support of The Black Dog Hollow Band. Organized by RIVER HOUSE CAFE | Type: dance
November 26, 2011 at 9pm to November 27, 2011 at 1am – THE HOLLYWOOD LOUNGE 'SOUTHSIDE' JERRY will be a guest in performance with the Pittsburgh Blues/R&B band, called: MUDDY KREEK Organized by THE HOLLYWOOD LOUNGE | Type: dance
September 2, 2011 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm – GATEWAY CLIPPER 'SOUTHSIDE JERRY' MELLIX performs in support of THE HOLIDAYS. Organized by GATEWAY CLIPPER | Type: dance
July 2, 2011 from 8pm to 11pm – CONNEAUT LAKE 'SOUTHSIDE JERRY' MELLIX performs in support of THE HOLIDAYS. Organized by CONNEAUT LAKE | Type: dance
June 4, 2011 from 8pm to 11pm – PALISADES CENTER FOR THE PERFORMNG ARTS 'Southside' Jerry Mellix will perform in support of 60's R&B recording artist, THE HOLIDAYS ("Miss You") and 50's recording artist, THE DIABLOS ("The Wind") Organized by Kristy Lasch Foundation | Type: concert, dance
April 3, 2011 from 6pm to 11pm – FUTULES' HARMAR HOUSE SOUTHSIDE JERRY MELLIX performs in support of The Holidays and rejoins his band from 1975, THE MEMORIES. The latter band hasn't performed for over 12 years. There are two other groups to perform in… Organized by HOL-PRO PRODUCTIONS and WLSW Power 104 | Type: dinner, dance, &, show
March 18, 2011 from 7pm to 11pm – CHURCHILL COUNTRY CLUB SOUTHSIDE JERRY MELLIX performs in support of The Holidays, a original 60's R&B recording artist, performing songs of the 50's thru the 70's. This venue is open to the public for this event. Organized by ROTARY CLUB OF TURTLE CREEK | Type: dinner, dance
March 12, 2011 from 7pm to 11pm – GREEN COUNTY COUNTRY CLUB SOUTHSIDE JERRY MELLIX will perform in support of The Rare Form Band, playing JAZZ, BLUES, STANDARDS, R&B and of course 'OLDIES'. The vocalist for this performance is Ms. Kimberly Devine. Buddy… Organized by GREEN COUNTY COUNTRY CLUB | Type: dinner, dance
January 6, 2011 from 7pm to 10pm – HARRIGAN'S LOUNGE in the HOLIDAY INN 'Southside' Jerry is now scheduled to perform throughout 2011, every Thursday with this group. The genre is always JAZZ, BLUES, COUNTRY, R&B and POP STANDARDS. Keep in mind that although this i… Organized by HOLIDAY INN @ UNIIONTOWN, PA. | Type: performance, /, dance
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