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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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June 13, 2009 from 5pm to 7:30pm – CLO Backstage Bar Andy Bianco Duo Saturday June 13 from 5-7:30 pm @ the CLO Backstage Bar featuring Max Leake Organized by Andy Bianco | Type: gig
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
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.
June 12, 2009 at 5pm to June 13, 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, show
June 12, 2009 at 8:30pm to June 13, 2009 at 12:30am – Little E's Jazz Club Little E's, located above Mahoney's Restaurant in down town Pittsburgh, 8:30 to 12:30. No Cover. The Blues Orphans, celebrating 30 years in 2009! Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: blues, orphans, at, little, e's
June 12, 2009 at 11pm to June 13, 2009 at 2am – PDs Pub We're going to start the music a little later - right after the Pens game. Come cheer on the Pens and hang out for a fun evening of bluesy jam-rock with good groove, good vibe, lots of improv, wailin… Organized by Patti Spadaro | Type: blues, rock, jam-rock, improv, live, show
June 13, 2009 from 7pm to 11pm – Washington's Landing I AM PERFORMING w/THE SOUL MERCHANTS (weather permitting) Organized by REDFIN BLUES GRILL | Type: concert/dance:, blues, jazz, r&b, funk
June 13, 2009 at 8:30pm to June 14, 2009 at 12:30am – LITTLE E'S JAZZ CLUB SATURDAY NIGHT HAS ALWAYS BEEN DATE NIGHT. SO WHY NOT TRY SOMETHING NEW, DIFFERENT AND EXCITING. COME AND ENJOY A EVENING OF GREAT FOOD AND FANTASTIC MUSIC AT LITTLE E'S JAZZ CLUB. SATURDAY JUNE 13,… Organized by Little E's Jazz Club | Type: dinner, and, jazz, show
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