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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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October 9, 2010 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm – Engine House #25 New trio to perform originals and traditionals at the Engine House. Three natives of the Pittsburgh Jazz tradition showcase examples from the heyday to the newday of the Land of the Giant Killers. C… Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: public, event, wine, food, cover, charge
September 10, 2010 at 9:30pm to September 11, 2010 at 1am – THE PARK HOUSE Pittsburgh's oldest and friendliest tavern Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: public, jazz-blues, club, good, food
May 22, 2010 from 6pm to 8pm – Little E's Jazz Club Please come join us for the monthly installment of our Jazz Fan Appreciation Event at Little E's. This popular event that has attracted over 2,000 Jazz fans since it's inception in 2009. Come out a… Organized by Kevin Amos | Type: music, networking, food, fun
March 20, 2010 from 5pm to 8pm – Little E's Jazz Club Kevin Amos Presents Another Pittsburgh Jazz Fan Appreciation Event... Hi folks! Join us for our monthly Jazz event now being held at Little E's in Downtown Pittsburgh. The Jazz Fan Appreciation Eve… Organized by Kevin Amos | Type: music, networking, food, fun
March 14, 2010 from 5pm to 8:30pm – Malika's / East Coast Crab The monthly Sunday Jazz series at Malika's continues on Sunday, March 14 from 5-8:30pm with Eric Johnson. He will be joined by the Fablous A-Team, his long time working band. Eric's Pittsburgh based… Organized by Kevin Amos | Type: music, networking, food, fun
August 16, 2009 from 5pm to 7pm – Highland Park reservoir area Our Jazz Fan Appreciation events continue to grow each month. We thank all of you for "just showing up". Folks are making new friends as we take in the music. The excellent Reservoir of Jazz Series… Organized by Kevin Amos | Type: jazz, networking, food, fun
June 20, 2009 from 5pm to 9pm – April's On The Avenue (Formally Too Sweet) This will be the last Jazz Fan Appreciation Event until we resume in the fall. (My summer schedule has become very busy and I can't be in two or more places at the same time contrary to popular belie… Organized by Kevin Amos | Type: music, networking, food, fun
May 30, 2009 from 5pm to 9pm – April's On The Avenue (Formally Too Sweet) MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SATURDAY MAY 30 5-9PM OUR MONTHLY **JAZZ FAN APPRECIATION EVENT** APRIL’S ON THE AVENUE 7101 FRANKSTOWN AVENUE FEATURING TONY CAMPBELL & JAZZ SURGERY WEEKLY JAM SESSION WI… Organized by Kevin Amos | Type: music, networking, food, fun
May 8, 2009 at 9pm to May 9, 2009 at 2am – Shadow Lounge and The Blue Room Berlin International Group (BIG) presents PEACe LOVe & BLENd on Friday May 8, 2009 at 9pm at the Shadow Lounge and Blue Room 5972 Baum Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. The Shadow Lounge is the most… Organized by Berlin International Group | Type: global/cultural, unity, arts, live, entertainment, drink, food, networking, fun, and, plenty, of, laughter
October 29, 2008 at 5:30pm – New Hazlett Theater - North Side - 6 Allegheny Square East - Pittsburgh - PA - 15237 - 412-320-4610 Please join us! FREE event open to all. Last Days Cafe: "What are you working on? What resources do you need?" Co-presented by the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council and the New Hazlett Theater Octo… Organized by Debi Sciranka | Type: Free, Networking, event, -, open, to, all, complementary, food, and, drink
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