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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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April 25, 2010 from 4pm to 7pm – Tango Café, Forward Ave in Squirrel Hill The Art of Dragons is an exhibition of the works of local artist (and musician) Melissa Alliston. Opening reception on the afternoon of Sunday, April 25, from 4:00 to 7:00. Free and open to the publ… Organized by Roger S Day (Professor Beautiful) | Type: music, &, art, opening
July 18, 2009 at 10:30pm to July 19, 2009 at 12am – New Hazlett Theater, Live taping! This is the second in a phabulous experiment in the Amoeba’s GOING GLOBAL! Announcing the second of a three month experiment in podcasting for Phat Man Dee Productions and the New Hazlet… Organized by Phat Man Dee | Type: live, taping, music, dance, cartoon, storytelling
June 7, 2009 from 10am to 4pm – 6362 Jackson Street & Bryant Street, Highland Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Sunday, June 7, 2009 Enjoy the fresh fusion of original blues, soul, jazz, funk and R&B as performed by the Olga Watkins Band 3 to 4pm at the Highland Park Festival FREE Bryant Street, Highland P… Organized by Olga Watkins | Type: music, &, fund, raiser
May 30, 2009 all day – Altar Bar, Strip District, Pittsburgh, PA A National Music Conference with great panelists from LA, Columbus, Cleveland, and local, for ALL genres of music to GET EDUCATED, GET CONNECTED and improve your music career! Organized by Sardonyx Productions | Type: music, conference, and, showcase
April 18, 2009 from 5pm to 9pm – April's On The Avenue I have been asked to come back to April's on the Avenue to host another Jazz Fan Appreciation Party during the weekly jam session on Saturday's. We had a great time as you can see from some of the p… Organized by Kevin Amos | Type: music, networking, party
April 18, 2009 from 5pm to 7:30pm – Backstage Bar at CLO Cabaret Come check out original jazz and stylistically fascinating jazz classics as rendered by vocalist Phat Man Dee with the superb and inspiring accompaniment of bassist Tony DePaolis and keyboard player… Organized by Phat Man Dee | Type: live, music
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
November 29, 2008 at 8pm – 1602 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 Vaudeville Carnivale No. 3 Trios with: * Mezmer Society NC (luscious cabaret & balkan ruckus) * Mavi of Romka in DC(haunting Kali dance) * Mizz. Phat Man Dee, with her Phabulous voice * Mr. Budd… Organized by Phat Man Dee | Type: Concert, with, international, music, dance, and, sideshow
November 16, 2008 at 8pm – New Hazlett Theater, North Side, 6 Allegheny Square E., Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Led 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 back and enjoy. No Cover.… Organized by Debi Sciranka | Type: jazz, music, forum, performance
September 28, 2008 at 5:30pm – New Hazlett Theater, 6 Allegheny Square E, Pittsburgh PA 15212 -- on the North Side On the heels of the recent successful City of Asylum Jazz/Poetry Concert, the New Hazlett Theater is presenting an evening of networking and discussions on Pittsburgh’s jazz scene as they explore dev… Organized by Debi Sciranka | Type: jazz, music, discussion, networking
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