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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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June 24, 2011 from 7pm to 8:30pm – Cedar Creek Park Amphitheatre Come on out to beautiful Cedar Creek Park Aphitheatre in Belle Vernon, PA for an evening of jazz smooth and hot! RML Jazz features Gene Laus on trumpet, Mike Clancy on saxes/flute, Glenn Utsch on key… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: free, concert
April 17, 2011 from 2:30pm to 4pm – 3rd Street Gallery RML Jazz will be in concert at the 3rd Street Gallery in Carnegie, Sunday, April 17th at 2:30pm. Come on out for an afternoon of great jazz music with RML Jazz, featuring Gene Laus on trumpet, Mike C… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: jazz, concert
March 12, 2011 from 7pm to 9pm – CHRISTINE FRECHARD GALLERY Lee Robinson Trio Lee Robinson, tenor & soprano saxophones / Ken Berger, piano / Mark Perna, bass + SPECIAL GUEST VOCALISTS : Genie Walker Steve Jackson Olga Watkins Tim Steven Thomas Re… Organized by Christine Frechard and LEE ROBINSON | Type: jazz, concert, visual, art, networking, family, young, adults
January 15, 2011 from 7pm to 9pm – Squirrel Hill January 15, 2011 from 7pm to 9pm Jazz Concert Nights with Lee Robinson saxes, Ken Berger keyboard, and Mark Perna, acoustic bass at Christine Frechard Gallery Jazz art form , original music in an ar… Organized by Christine Frechard | Type: jazz, music, concert, networking, art
October 3, 2010 from 6pm to 9pm – The Rivers Casino - Grandview Buffet The Tuesday Night Big Band appears at the Rivers Casino for the Pittsburgh Jazz Society Sunday Night Concerts on Sunday, October 3 from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Featuring vocalist Lori Russo, Pittsburg… Organized by The Tuesday Night Big Band | Type: jazz, concert
July 31, 2010 from 7pm to 8:30pm – Twin Lakes Park RML Jazz will be performing on the Island Stage at Twin Lakes Park on Saturday, July 31st, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Joining us will be Mark Strickland on guitar and Lee Robinson on Saxes. It promises t… Organized by Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation | Type: outdoor, concert
July 22, 2010 from 7:30pm to 9pm – Crafton Park Enjoy some great jazz and fresh air at Crafton Park with RML Jazz. Remember to bring a blanket or lawn chair along with food and beverage of your liking. Organized by Rick Laus | Type: outdoor, concert
July 22, 2010 from 7:30pm to 9pm – Crafton, PA Come to Crafton Park for an evening of live jazz with RML Jazz. It doesn't get any better than this with Mike Clancy on sax, Gene Laus on trumpet/flugelhorn, Jeff Leonhardt on guitar, Glenn Utsch on… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: outdoor, concert
June 18, 2010 from 7:30pm to 9pm – Moon Park Come on out to Moon Park for an evening of fresh air and jazz music with RML Jazz. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, some food and drink, and enjoy a great mix of smooth, traditional, and modern jazz wi… Organized by Moon Parks and Recreation | Type: outdoor, concert
May 21, 2010 from 6pm to 9pm – South Side Works Come enjoy live jazz music at South Side Works. You can treat yourself to amazing desserts from the Cheescake Factory, or have dinner on their outdoor patio while listening to some great jazz sounds. Organized by Soffer Organization | Type: concert
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