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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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Time: June 8, 2014 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Location: Rodef Shalom
Street: 4905 Fifth Avenue
City/Town: Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Website or Map: http://walterbeasley.bpt.me/
Phone: 412 567-2804
Event Type: jazz, concert
Organized By: shawn hopson
Latest Activity: May 8, 2014
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N-Motion Entertainment presents the Jazz Intervention Project featuring national recording artist Walter Beasley. Come check out Walter perform some of his great hits playing that sweet sax and listen to his silky smooth vocals. Also performing the Jazz Intervention Project All-star Band that features local high school and college students. The Jazz Intervention Project All-star Band will get the chance to jam with Walter on Stage. Schools such as Shady Side Academy, South Fayette, Central Catholic, and Cal U will be represented. Also performing will be the up and coming vocalist Savannah Wiggins. Savannah is the 2014 winner of the EQT First Night Talent contest, just nominated for a Gene Kelly Awardf or best actress in her portrayal of Dorothy in The Wiz. Savannah has an incredible voice that should not be missed!
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