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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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March 31, 2014 from 6pm to 9pm – The Savoy I will be singing at SAVOY JAZZ! Joining me will be bassist Tony DePaolis, guitarist Mark Lucas and drummer JT "Smitty" Smith! Every Monday evening they open the restaurant for Monday Night Jazz! Com… Organized by Phat Man Dee | Type: restauraunt, concert
October 17, 2013 from 6pm to 11:45pm – Mr Smalls Theatre Creative Life Support Revival Series and Phat Man Dee Productions have teamed up to bring together the first ever "Show of Shows and Cavalcade of Stars" featuring some of Pittsburgh's finest entertai… Organized by Phat Man Dee | Type: concert, festival, featuring, extremely, diverse, pittsburgh, talent, free, show
August 25, 2012 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm – Koenig Field, Edgewood The Edgewood Symphony will perform a beautiful arrangement of Sophisticated Lady for full orchestra and trumpet soloist Roger Dannenberg. Arranged by John "Doc" Wilson. Organized by Borough of Edgewood and Edgewood Symphony | Type: free, outdoor, concert, in, the, park
April 30, 2011 from 7pm to 9pm – Christine Fréchard Gallery Wonderful gig at Christine Fréchard Gallery with Phat Man Dee, Miguel Sague III & Carlos Peña. Kids are free. New and classic standards in English, Spanish and French. Organized by Phat Man Dee | Type: jazz, concert
October 16, 2010 from 7pm to 10pm – Rex Theatre Big tuba action coming up! Including a great Saturday night party and a great new CD, "Whinin' Boy"! With George Heid, Joe Dallas, Marc Reisman, Roger Day. See http://www.pittsburghlive.com:8007/x/p… Organized by Roger S Day | Type: cd, release, party, &, concert
October 1, 2010 from 9:30pm to 10:30pm – Wood Street Gallery Friday, October 1, 9:30PM, Wood Street Gallery, downtown Pittsburgh Jem Finer avante garde world premiere Wood Street Galleries is proud to present the world premiere of “Shortplayer,” a new compos… Organized by Roger S Day | Type: concert
August 8, 2010 from 2pm to 3pm – Carnegie Library Oakland -- Quiet Reading Room Sunday Afternoon Music Series: Brandon Meeks Trio Sunday, Aug 8 2:00p to 3:00p at Carnegie Library - Main & Children's Branch, Pittsburgh, PA The Brandon Meeks Trio is dedicated to the tradition… Organized by Carnegie Library | Type: concert, performance
July 24, 2010 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm – William Anderson Library The Penn Hills Jazz AllStars featuring Hosea Taylor will be performing on Saturday, July 24 from 7:30 to 8:30 PM at the William Anderson Library located at Saltsburg and Stotler Roads in Penn Hills.… Organized by Penn Hills Arts Council | Type: concert, performance
February 24, 2010 from 5:30pm to 7pm – Carnegie Library - Homewood Mr. Harold Young and the Jazz WorkShop, Inc Presents Spirit on the Hill Jazz Ensemble in a concert that pays homage to the local musicians who have shared their talent with Pittsburgh and the world.… Organized by Jagsu | Type: concert, performance
February 7, 2010 from 12pm to 1pm – Borders Books - East Liberty On WYEP and at Borders Books - East Liberty A Benefit for HEARTH. http://www.wyep.org/events/event.php?event_id=1364 Ernie Hawkins, Roger Day, Marc Reisman at 12:20 p.m. on the air & 12:40 contin… Organized by Roger S Day | Type: benefit, concert, radio, program
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