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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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July 22, 2010 from 7pm to 10pm – HARRIGAN'S LOUNGE @ HOLIDAY INN I'll perform every Thursday with this organ/piano trio that also includes Ms. Alice Richards-vocalist. Organized by HOLIDAY INN @ UNIONTOWN, PA. | Type: jazz, /, blues/, r&b
July 17, 2010 from 5pm to 8pm – LITTLE E'S JAZZ CLUB & RESTAURANT 949 LIBERTY AVENUE UPPERLEVEL KEVIN AMOS PRESENTS JAZZ FAN APPRECIATION EVENT Little E’s Jazz Club 949 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 JULY 17, 5-8 p.m. Featuring: Luther DeJaurnett / Guitar Vince Taglieri / Drums Howie Ale… Organized by Little E's Jazz Club | Type: jazz, show
July 15, 2010 from 7pm to 10pm – HARRIGAN'S LOUNGE @ HOLIDAY INN I'll perform every Thursday with this organ/piano trio that also includes Ms. Alice Richards-vocalist. Organized by HOLIDAY INN @ UNIONTOWN, PA. | Type: jazz, /, blues, /r&b
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
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
December 11, 2009 at 8:30pm to December 12, 2009 at 12:30am Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: blues, orphans, christmas, party, at, little, e's, jazz, club
September 30, 2009 from 8pm to 11pm – Tana Restaurant 5929 Baum Blvd. (East Liberty) Tana Restaurant Presents Wedensday Funk/ Jazz with The Tony Campbell Band Howie Alexander Andy Kirk Dan Wasson Organized by Jazz Surgery w/ Tony Campbell | Type: jazz, jam, session
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
July 17, 2009 at 8:30pm – Little E's Jazz & Blues Club Join the Blues Orphans at Little E's Jazz Club as we celebrate our 30th Anniversary! This may turn out to be a star-studded special guests event. 8:30 to 12:30. No Cover. *come one - come all - to T… Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: the, blues, orphans, 30th, anniversary, at, little, e's, jazz, club
June 18, 2009 from 6pm to 8pm – North Side I am performing a free concert w/THE SOUL MERCHANTS. Organized by ATRIA'S | Type: concert:, blues, jazz, r&b, funk
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