Pittsburgh's Own Regional Notables of Jazz
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PITTSBURGH JAZZ
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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Past Events (5,710)
August 15Tuesday
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Swing City Band at St. John's Hall
August 15, 2017 from 7pm to 10pm – Saint John's Hall Enjoy an evening of music: swing, jazz, standards, and all the rest, with Swing City Band; and great dancing. Good food and refreshments are available. For more information, call 814-539-8613 or… Organized by George Johnson and Swing City Band | Type: music, jazz, standards, swing, food, dance, refreshments
August 14Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 8-14-2017 - guitarist, Mark Lucas and his Trio
August 14, 2017 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, Needless to say, Roger, Dwayne and Max knocked it out of the park last Monday!!! The word is out! Every Monday at Savoy is a celebration of Pittsburgh’s rich jazz legacy! Let’s kee… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, guitarist, mark lucas, trio
August 13Sunday
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Betty Douglas and Company
August 13, 2017 from 2pm to 4pm – Caul Park Free afternoon concert in the park. Miss Betty Douglas, Rex Trimm, Lou Schreiber and Vince Taglieri. Organized by Rex Trimm | Type: free, concert
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Frank Podroskey & Pittsburgh Big Band Legends
August 13, 2017 from 11am to 6pm – Cedar Creek Park, Rostraver Cedar Creek Park is sponsoring a Fun Fest on Sunday at the pavilion up the road from the amphitheater. We are performing from 4 to 5 p.m. Organized by Rick Nowlin | Type: concert
August 12Saturday
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Dirt Street Jazz Trio Remembers Hosea Taylor
August 12, 2017 from 1pm to 3pm – Penn Hills Library Dirt Street Jazz Trio -- featuring Mark Strickland, guitar and Dan Wasson, bass -- Remembers Hosea Taylor at the Penn Hills Library. Organized by Penn Hills Library | Type: free, concert, --, rain, or, shine
August 11Friday
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Ronnie Jones Live @ Muddy Waters Oyster Bar..featuring Renard Ford
August 11, 2017 at 8pm to August 12, 2017 at 12am – 130 Highland Ave Pittsburgh, Pa 15206 Hardbop, Bebop, Miles Ballads Enjoy tasty jazz while you tantalize your taste buds. Organized by RONNIE JONES | Type: social, music, food, drink, jazz
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DTC Organ Trio
August 11, 2017 from 8pm to 10pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City DTC is a musical collective formed by musicians David “Throck” Throckmorton (drums), Dan Wilson (guitar), and Cliff Barnes (organ). The group was formed in the winter of 2014 when the trio played one… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: free, concert
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Blues Orphans return to Carnegie for Art Crawl
August 11, 2017 from 6pm to 9pm – Corner of Main and Broadway Corner of Main and Broadway across from Papa J's. Blues Orphans 6-9. A big night in little CarNEGie! And stick around after 9 for the stellar international trombone of Reggie Watkins, wit… Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: free, concert, dancing
August 9Wednesday
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Bayne Library Summer concert
August 9, 2017 from 7pm to 9pm – Bayne Library This is the final summer concert on the back porch of the historic Bayne Library. Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: concert, free, blues, jazz, fun
August 8Tuesday
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Ronnie Jones Live @ Muddy Waters Oyster Bar..featuring Dr. Nelson Harrison
August 8, 2017 from 8pm to 11pm – 130 Highland Ave Pittsburgh, Pa 15206 Hardbop, Bebop, Miles Ballads Enjoy tasty jazz while you tantalize your taste buds. Organized by RONNIE JONES | Type: social, music, food, drink, jazz
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