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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Saturday, May 30, 2009
Featured Event
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ATRIA'S RESTAURANT
May 29, 2009 at 10pm to May 30, 2009 at 1:30am – Rte. 19 - Wexford, PA. I'm performing with THE SOUL MERCHANTS, a Blues, Funk, R&B and Jazz trio. Organized by ATRIA'S | Type: concert/dance
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The Mastermindz at the Blind Pig Saloon
September 11, 0201 at 9pm to September 12, 2010 at 1am – New Kensington The Mastermindz featuring Larry Cullens and Arnold Stagger will perform their high energy show for the first time at The Blind Pig Saloon, Sat. Sept. 11th @9:00pm. With Larry Cullens:vocals Arnold St… Organized by Arnold Stagger | Type: party
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Live Jazz Jam Session Every Sunday @ 5pm PST
May 24, 2009 at 5pm to May 31, 2009 at 9pm – The New Townhouse Come and hear some of the best local Jazz musicians in Los Angeles. Jamming from 5p-9pm. If you decide to drop in let me know you came by way of my invitation and a free drink is on me. You never kno… Organized by Living Legends JaZzabrations | Type: jazz, jam, session
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Kuntu Repertory Theatre presents Among The Best: The Pittsburgh Crawfords and the Homestead Grays
May 28, 2009 at 8pm to June 13, 2009 at 8pm – Alumni Hall 7t Fl. Among The Best: Pittsburgh Crawfords and the Homestead Grays by Rob Penny May 28 - June 13 Josh Gibson. Satchel Paige. Ted "Double Duty" Radcliffe. When these legendary players come back to Greenlee… Organized by Dr. Vernell A. Lillie | Type: historical, play, theatre, show.
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FRIDAY NIGHTS AT LITTLE E'S JAZZ CLUB
May 29, 2009 at 5pm to May 30, 2009 at 12:30am – LITTLE E'S JAZZ CLUB FRIDAY HAPPY HOURS ARE BACK FOR 2009 AT LITTLE'S "WHERE MUSIC HAPPENS" DON'T FORGET HAPPY HOUR SHOW TONIGHT BEGINNING AT 5:00PM. DOORS OPEN AT 4:30PM. DRINK SPECIALS ALL NIGHT!!!!! ASK ABOUT OUR $5.0… Organized by Little E's Jazz Club | Type: jazz, party
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OPEK at Club Cafe
May 29, 2009 at 10:30pm to May 30, 2009 at 1am – Club Cafe OPEK at Club Cafe. Enough of a description?http://jazzburgher.ning.com/events/event/new?cancelTarget=http%3A%2F%2Fjazzburgher.ning.com%2F# Organized by Ben Opie | Type: concert
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Sardonyx Music Conference
May 30, 2009 all day – Altar Bar, Strip District, Pittsburgh, PA A National Music Conference with great panelists from LA, Columbus, Cleveland, and local, for ALL genres of music to GET EDUCATED, GET CONNECTED and improve your music career! Organized by Sardonyx Productions | Type: music, conference, and, showcase
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Jazz Fan Appreciation Event
May 30, 2009 from 5pm to 9pm – April's On The Avenue (Formally Too Sweet) MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SATURDAY MAY 30 5-9PM OUR MONTHLY **JAZZ FAN APPRECIATION EVENT** APRIL’S ON THE AVENUE 7101 FRANKSTOWN AVENUE FEATURING TONY CAMPBELL & JAZZ SURGERY WEEKLY JAM SESSION WI… Organized by Kevin Amos | Type: music, networking, food, fun
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Kuntu Repertory Theatre and Josh Gibson Foundation: Remembering The History!!
May 30, 2009 from 7pm to 10pm – Alumni Hall Remembering The History Josh Gibson Foundation Night! May 30, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. Pre-reception at 7:00 p.m. Josh Gibson Exhibit and autographs by Former Negro League player Ted Toles from The Pittsbu… Organized by Dr. Vernell Lillie and Sean Gibson | Type: fundraiser, and, play.
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Vipers Soul Club at the Shadow Lounge
May 30, 2009 at 9pm to May 31, 2009 at 2am – Shadow Lounge "...and it was written on the scroll that one day, when the situation seems most dire, when the odds seem insurmountable, when the die seems cast and the future bleak, THE WILD PARTY shall rise again… Organized by Vipers Soul Club | Type: r&b, motown, and, northern, soul, dj, dance, night
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