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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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August 17, 2010 from 5pm to 7pm – Katz Plaza, Penn Avenue, Downtown Pittsburgh, PA In Concert at Katz Plaza Penn Ave. (dowmtown) Pittsburgh. PA Tuesday August 17 5 pm - 7 pm. A colorful spectrum of jazz from Lee Robinson, saxes; Dave Throckmorton, drums; Mark Perna, bass; Tim Jenki… Organized by Pittsburgh Cutural Trust and Lee Robinson | Type: rush, hour, concert, 5, pm, -7
July 23, 2010 from 9pm to 11:45pm – 949 Liberty ave. (downtown) Little E's (downtown) Presents Jazz Surgery w/ Tony Campbell - Sax Brett Williams - Piano Miles Jackson - Bass George Heid III - Drums Come and see Pittsburgh's Jazz Present meet Pittsburgh's Jazz Fu… Organized by Jazz Surgery w/ Tony Campbell | Type: jazz, concert
July 19, 2010 to July 27, 2010 – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228 A new, innovative and fun jazz camp for student jazz groups. The focus is on the group performance of school age students ( 4th -12th grades) who are members of (ei. duos, trios, quartets ) small gro… Organized by LEE ROBINSON, Doug Starr | Type: jazz, education, concert, music, camp, fusion, standards
June 20, 2010 from 2:30pm to 4pm – 3rd Street Art Gallery Lee Robinson Quartet Come join us Father’s Day Sunday June 20th for an afternoon of exciting classic and contemporary jazz and art featuring the Lee Robinson Quartet Concert. Concert starts at 2:30… Organized by Phil Salvato, Gallery Owner | Type: jazz, concert, father's, day
May 27, 2010 from 7pm to 10pm – Mitchell's Tavern (corner of centre & melwood) North Oakland Mitchell's Tavern Proudly Presents The Tony Campbell/ Mike Finch Project Tony Campbell - Sax Mike Finch - Drums Eric Johnson - Guitar Victor Garzato - Keyboards Dan Wasson - Bass Organized by Big Eric see him for tickets | Type: one, time, only, concert, !!!!!!
April 18, 2010 from 1pm to 4pm – East Liberty Lutheran Church Enjoy the sounds of Ellington,Jobin,Lester Young,Coltrane and other composers as the Cross Culture Jazz Ensemble performs in Concert@East Liberty Lutheran Church.Members include Calvin Stemley -saxes… Organized by CALVIN STEMLEY | Type: jazz, concert
March 14, 2010 from 4pm to 6pm – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Featuring the Lee Robinson Jazz Quartet performing jazz classic standards and comtemporary jazz selections. Lee Robinson noted group leader and saxophonist will lead his group through an evening of e… Organized by DOUG STARR, Educator/ Music Director | Type: jazz, concert
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
March 6, 2010 from 7pm to 10pm – Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center World renowned violinist Regina Carter will be previewing her upcoming release, Reverse Thread, on Saturday March 6 at the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center. The album is a celebration of traditiona… Organized by Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center | Type: concert
February 28, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm – Bellefield Hall Auditorium Music on the Edge Chamber Orchestra Sunday, February 28, 7 p.m. Bellefield Hall Auditorium Tickets in advance though ProArts: general admission $8.50, non-Pitt students and seniors $5. At the door:… Organized by Music on the Edge (Univ of Pitt) | Type: concert
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