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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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July 22, 2009 at 9am to August 18, 2009 at 7pm – Assisi, Italy Register for a two or four-week intensive writing workshop in Assisi, Italy with musician, composer, poet and author Diva Joan Cartwright, author of 9 books: 3 poetry, 2 manuals on musicians and musi… Organized by Art Workshop International | Type: workshop
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
July 13, 2009 at 6pm to July 27, 2009 at 12pm – Blogtalkradio.com Come celebrate our first anniversary of our radio show on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 @ 6-8 p.m. EST when Diva JC plays the best plays of the year. Organized by Diva JC | Type: online, radio, show
July 23, 2009 from 5pm to 7pm – Giant Eagle Market District: 7000 Oxford Dr Bethel Park, PA 15102-1836 (412) 835-8922 JULY 23 –GIANT EAGLE – MARKET DISTRICT IN BETHEL PARK (South Hills) from 5 - 7PM. Brazilian Jazz with Lilly Abreu and Eric Susoeff. Organized by Lilly Abreu | Type: brazilian, jazz
July 23, 2009 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm – Niko's Coffee House Join Valve trombonist Clem Rolin and guest pianist John Garrick for Jazz and Java at Niko's Coffee House in Robinson. Mellow jazz accompanied by great beverages and home made Greek desserts make for… Organized by Clem Rolin | Type: coffee, house, jazz
July 23, 2009 from 8pm to 10pm – Your Inner Vagabond Regrettably, due to the cancellations of some shows on the East Coast, this concert is cancelled. Kahil and Hamiett hope to reschedule eventually, so it could just be a postponement. Stay tuned. Organized by Manny Theiner | Type: concert
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