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 (5,713)
February 17Friday
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Sweet Jazz Music Series with Etta Cox & Al Dowe
February 17, 2017 from 7pm to 9pm – Sweetwater Center for the Arts Award winning vocalist and trombonist will be performing many jazz favorites, as well as some new tunes. Requests are always welcome! Tickets include complimentary wine and beer, and hors d'oeuvres.… Organized by Sweetwater Center for the Arts | Type: concert, series
February 15Wednesday
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Jazz Surgery with Tony Campbell
February 15, 2017 from 8pm to 10pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Join us for an evening of jazz with Tony Campbell! Local Pittsburgher and Saxophonist Tony Campbell plays “straight ahead” jazz inspired by the legendary masters such as Coltrane, Parker, and Turrent… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: concert
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GOING BACK to where it ALL BEGAN
February 15, 2017 at 6pm to February 26, 2017 at 8am – Republic of South Africa February 15-25, 2017 – Central Brooklyn hosts Atlanta, Chicago, and Philadelphia in southern African countries: Botswana, Mozambique, Swaziland, Republic of South Africa for the ten (10) year anniver… Organized by JAZZmaNYC | Type: jazz, festival
February 14Tuesday
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VALENTINE'S Jam Session w/ Jimi Hamel & Yinzide Out
February 14, 2017 from 8pm to 11pm – Knuckleheads Bar The weekly Tuesday open stage at Knuckleheads Bar continues, hosted by Jimi Hamel & Yinzide Out (Jerry Thompson/bass guitar - Dave Yoho/drums) from 8PM to 11PM. Located at 146 Three Degree Road,… Organized by Dave Yoho | Type: open stage
February 13Monday
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Dwayne Dolphin featured with the Pitt Jazz Ensemble
February 13, 2017 from 7pm to 9pm – Hill House Association Kaufmann Center - Elsie Hillman Auditorium Organized by Pitt Jazz | Type: jazz, concert, free, admission
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 2017-13-02 - Fred Pugh lll with Tony Campbell's Jazz Surgery
February 13, 2017 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, It’s the month of LOVE! LET’S KEEP THE PARTY GOING!!! Here’s what’s happening next at Savoy: Monday, FEBRUARY 13, 2017 – Fred Pugh lll (vocalist) and Tony Campbell’s Jazz Surgery… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, fred pugh lll, vocals, tony campbell, saxophone, jazz surgery, valentine
February 12Sunday
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Ethnic Heritage Ensemble
February 12, 2017 from 8pm to 10pm – James Street Gastropub Sun Feb 12 8:00 pm all ages welcome $16 advance/$20 door James Street Gastropub, 422 Foreland St, North Side 412-904-3335 Chicago/AACM progressive jazz legends for over 40 years! an evening with ETHN… Organized by Manny Theiner | Type: concert
February 11Saturday
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Roger Barbour Band
February 11, 2017 from 7pm to 10pm – West End Pgh Hi Folks, Join us on Saturday, February 11th at the Village Tavern in West End as we celebrate Valentine's Day. We start at 7pm and will be jammin' till 10pm. Kevin Moore will be on piano,Vince Tagle… Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: open, to, the, public
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RML Jazz returns to Table 86
February 11, 2017 from 6:30pm to 11pm – Hines Ward's Table 86 RML Jazz returns to Hines Ward's Table 86 this Saturday, 2/11, at 7:30pm. We'll feature Jeff Leonhardt on guitar, Glenn Utsch on keyboard, and Rick Laus on drums. Come on out and enjoy some Hines Win… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: restaurant/wine, bar, live, jazz
February 10Friday
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Kente Arts Alliance
February 10, 2017 from 7:30pm to 10pm – Kelly-Strayhorn Theater A double bill concert of 2 amazing guitarist. Mark Whitfield - Whitfield Family Band Mark Strickland Quartet Organized by Kwesi Mensah Wali | Type: concert
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