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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 2012 Blog Posts (9)

SUPER STORM SANDY AND MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ @ SAVOY

Fellow jazz lovers,

Due to super storm, Sandy and a concern for the safety of our patrons and staff, we sadly had to cancel Monday Night Jazz @ Savoy featuring Shawnee Lake on 10/29/12. Shawnee will be rescheduled for after the first of the year, stay tuned for actual date and time.

In the meantime, please join us on November 5^th for the fantastic jazz vocals of Maureen Budway. And please be aware that, due to the end of daylight savings time, Maureen and the band…

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Added by Charlie G. Sanders on October 30, 2012 at 7:55pm — No Comments

My Interests

I am a fifty-eight year old lady. I am a mother of five and I have eight grandchildren. Through my lifetime I have tried my hand at book publishing and screenplay writing, but I find myself enjoying my new hobby now that the kids are grown of making videos to show work that I have done and extend my obsession with photography in video form.

I first started with a youtube channel under Dorisanne13. On top of doing short commercial videos about my screenplays I have…

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Added by Doris Anne Beaulieu on October 30, 2012 at 12:14pm — No Comments

FALL HOURS FOR MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ @ SAVOY

Hi everyone, just wanted to let you know that, due to the end of daylight savings time in November, starting November 5th the hours of play for the band will go back to 5pm to 9pm! Please mark your calendar! Once again, November 5th starts the fall/winter hours for Jazz at Savoy (5pm to 9pm)! (*Oct 29th with Shawnee Lake is still 6pm to 10pm). Thanks.

Charlie G.

Added by Charlie G. Sanders on October 25, 2012 at 1:02pm — No Comments

Ghost Stories and Gospel!

Hey friends! What an emotional and charged week we are having! I don't know about you, but I for one am quite concerned about the future of our nation and the world in general.... but the show must go on!

I wanted to remind you of some wonderful events happening in the next couple weeks, I would love to see your beautiful faces at one of our shows. …

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Added by Phat Man Dee on October 25, 2012 at 2:08am — No Comments

LOOKING FOR A PROFESSIONAL KEYBOARD PLAYER

THE HOLIDAYS are looking for a professional keyboard player to help support our 9 piece (4 vocals / 5 musicians) 50's thru 70's R&B show. This group has been performing within the tri-state for over 10 years and has recorded 4 Cds in that time span.

If you are interested in getting well paid for a one hour or two one hour shows and/or want more information please call: SAM FERRELLA @ 412-400-3629 or e-mail him at: …

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Added by SOUTHSIDE JERRY MELLIX on October 24, 2012 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Hope¨ and/¨Calm and Wait¨ Digital Series ( 2012) samples

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In Stillness ( Espejismo Destello Luminoso

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Added by Marta Graciela Bressi on October 17, 2012 at 10:30pm — No Comments

The Eddie Jefferson School of Bop - Master Classes, Artist in Residence, Workshops, Concerts and Tours by George V Johnson Jr

Advocate for Preserving America's Classical Music, "JAZZ",

it's African American Legacy, Roots and Heritage!

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Added by George V Johnson Jr. on October 15, 2012 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Open Mic Night Preview

I want to thank everyone who came out last night to the James St. Gastropub and Speakeasy to support the promo for my film project Out of Smoke, We Jive. The support means more than you can know. In case you missed it, here the link to the preview of the project: https://vimeo.com/50182210

For any musicians who want to be involved, featured, etc., please e-mail me at chelseyengel@gmail.com

Added by Chelsey Engel on October 3, 2012 at 2:07pm — 1 Comment