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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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THANKS FOR ANOTHER WONDERFUL MONDAY NIGHT OF JAZZ AT SAVOY!

You all are the BEST! This past Monday (8/13/12) at Savoy was absolutely amazing! The house was packed and the good times rolled! Lou Stellute was on fire and of course, Roger, Dwayne and Max knocked it out of the park, so to speak. Working with these amazing players was a real treat and having a great crowd of jazz lovers to share this experience with was priceless! And as much as I enjoyed my night in the limelight, I'm more then happy to move back into the role of host for some of…

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Added by Charlie G. Sanders on August 18, 2012 at 12:41am — No Comments

Bus stuck in tunnel in Pittsburgh

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Added by Ricco J.L.Martello on August 17, 2012 at 8:22pm — No Comments

Northside Oldtimers Unity Day Gathering in West Park Pre-Story

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Northside Old Timers Unity Day Gathering Pre Story

http://18ricco.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/03/13110806-the-2012-north-side-old-timers-unity-day-gathering-pre-story

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The President in Pittsburgh 2012

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Honoring Marvin Hamlisch's contributions to the Pittsburgh Pops

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Added by Paul Carosi on August 11, 2012 at 5:53pm — 2 Comments

SAVOY JAZZ; ALMOST A YEAR! THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT, LETS KEEP IT GOING!

LOVERS OF JAZZ, First, I want to encourage you to make it a date to be at Savoy as often as possible for Monday Night Jazz. And second, I want to especially ask you to make it a point to come out this coming Monday (Aug 13, 2012) to see ME (CHARLIE G.) and LOU STELLUTE, (along with the ROGER HUMPHRIES TRIO), do a rare performance at SAVOY!

Over the past year, Savoy has had the pleasure of presenting some the best jazz musicians in the world, playing some of the finest music ever…

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Added by Charlie G. Sanders on August 10, 2012 at 9:49am — No Comments

Norbert Hogel my dear friend , It was great to have spent the last 25 years of my life playing some great music with you. You are already missed.....you did ok Bro! Rest In Peace!!!!! Brian

Norbert Hogel my dear friend , It was great to have spent the last 25 years of my life playing some great music with you. You are already missed.....you did ok Bro! Rest In Peace!!!!!

Brian

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Added by The Brian Edwards Excursion on August 9, 2012 at 2:02pm — No Comments

¨Calm and Wait¨ Digital Series ( 2012) samples

A Pending Final Steps

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A Pending Final Steps

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PJN member Kasey Daley Zell brings a NYC spark back home to Pittsburgh.

Steel City Improv groups to take laughs to NYC

June 27, 2012 12:00 am

By Benjamin Mueller / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The suggestion was peaches.

As always, The LuPones, a group based at Steel City Improv Theater that invents songs and scenes on the fly, had opened by asking the audience for "a word or…

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Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on August 6, 2012 at 5:58am — 1 Comment

Ernest McCarty recounts his glory days as bass player for Erroll Garner - Post Gazette

August 1, 2012 12:00 am

By Kevin Kirkland / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Erroll Garner, the famous pianist from Homewood, couldn't read music. Luckily for him -- and jazz fans -- Ernest McCarty can.

Mr. McCarty, 71, of Lawrenceville was playing stand-up bass in a New York City supper club when he saw Garner in the audience -- for the third night in a row.

"He called me over to the table and said, 'Can…

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Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on August 1, 2012 at 4:01pm — 1 Comment

Pittsburgh Music History Honoring Billy Strayhorn - Composer, Arranger, Lyricist, Pianist

Billy Strayhorn

Composer of Take the A Train and Lush Life - Duke Ellington's Collaborator - Lena Horne's Mentor…

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Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on July 25, 2012 at 9:12pm — 3 Comments

Musicares/Smile Programs offer Dental clinic for uninsured musicians - Local #802

New York Dental Clinic

THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2012

9:30am - 4:00pm

421 West 54th Street

(between 9th and 10th Avenues)

New York, NY 10019

MusiCares and Smile Programs are proud to partner to provide a dental clinic offering dental screenings, teeth cleaning, and x-rays to uninsured music professionals in need.

These treatments will be provided free of charge to pre-screened pre-approved applicants on a first come-first served basis.… Continue

Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on July 23, 2012 at 7:42pm — No Comments

Apprentices Still Find Their Masters - New York Times

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Pittsburgh Music History Honoring Pittsburgh Native Bob Babbitt The most versatile and most recorded bassist in pop music history After studying bass with Anthony Bianco of the PSO he became a …

Pittsburgh Music History

Honoring Pittsburgh Native

Bob Babbitt

The most versatile and most recorded bassist in pop…

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Added by Paul Carosi on July 21, 2012 at 4:47pm — No Comments

Chico's Quintet + 1 Schedule for 2012 (so far)

Opportunities to come see us!!! hope to see you at one of our shows!!!

Riverview Park

- June 30th (6/30/12)

7pm-8:30pm

Little E's Jazz Club

- July 7th (7/7/12)

8:30pm-12:00am

Cafe Notte

- July 21st (7/21/12)

9pm-12am

James Street Gastropub and Speakeasy

- July 28th (7/28/12)

8pm-12am

- August 25th (8/25/12)

8pm-12am

Police Banquet (Private)

- August…