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 (5,711)
June 21Wednesday
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Thumbscrew
June 21, 2017 from 8pm to 10pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Thumbscrew, a band consisting of three well-established leaders on the new jazz/new music scene (guitarist Mary Halvorson, double bassist Michael Formanek and drummer Tomas Fujiwara), make inviting… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: free, concert
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Roger Barbour Band
June 21, 2017 from 5:30pm to 8pm – One Oxford Center Hi folks, Roger Barbour Band will be playing at the Rivers Club located at One Oxford Center on Wed, June 21st, from 5:30pm till 8pm. I will be on trumpet, Andy Yalch on Piano, Vince Taglieri on drum… Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: this, event, is, open, to, the, general, public
June 20Tuesday
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Swing City Band at St. John's Hall
June 20, 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
June 17Saturday
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Central Brooklyn - Jazz for Unity
June 17, 2017 from 6pm to 10pm – The Commons Central Brooklyn Jazz Consortium presents "Jazz for Unity" concert. Several bands (L.A. Blacksmith Plus Jazz; Sid Whelan American Blues; CBJC All Stars) of different genres will perform delivering th… Organized by Central Brooklyn Jazz Consortium | Type: performance, jazz
June 16Friday
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Jazz'NJive Trio at Braddock's American Brasserie
June 16, 2017 from 5:30pm to 9pm – Braddock's American Brasserie Jazz 'N Jive is a unique cabaret act of original songs, comedy and unique arrangements of jazz standards presented in trio format: Nelson Harrison - leader, trombone, trombetto, vocalese, scat, lyr… Organized by Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | Type: jazz, lounge, act, fun, music
June 10Saturday
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Peter King and His Band of Fast Friends
June 10, 2017 from 9pm to 11:45pm – Tavern in the Wall Peter King and his Band of Fast Friends Peter King, acoustic and electric guitars, vocals Mark Perna, bass Marc Reisman, harmonica and percussion Eric Kurtzrock, drums/vocals Organized by Peter King | Type: concert, no, cover
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Yinzide Out Sat Night Blues w/John Gresh
June 10, 2017 from 8pm to 11pm – Wheelfish Each month at Wheelfish, Dave Yoho's Yinzide Out holds a Saturday Night Blues event featuring various local artists. This month showcases the New Orleans flare of keyboardists/vocalist John Gresh bac… Organized by Dave Yoho | Type: saturday night blues
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Roger Barbour Band
June 10, 2017 from 7pm to 11pm – Strip District Hi Folks, Please join us this Saturday, June 10th as we return to Cioppino's Restaurant located at 2350 Railroad Street in the strip district. Joe Defazio will be on piano, Vince Taglieri on drums,K… Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: open, to, the, public
June 9Friday
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Ronnie Jones Live @ Muddy Waters Oyster Bar..featuring Glenn Surges
June 9, 2017 at 9pm to June 10, 2017 at 12am – 130 Highland Ave Pittsburgh, Pa 15206 Hardbop, Bebop, Miles Ballads Organized by RONNIE JONES | Type: social, music
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Central BROOKLYN JAZZ
June 9, 2017 from 8pm to 11pm – Jazz966 Jazz Community, Treat yourself and experience the sounds of the Drake Colley Quintet this Friday at Brooklyn's "Jazz Shrine" Jazz966. View the attached file containing footage of Drake & Co. i… Organized by JAZZmaNYC | Type: jazz, performance
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