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, October 10, 2009
Featured Event
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FALL FOLIAGE FESTIVAL
October 10, 2009 from 3pm to 5pm – BEDFORD , PA. 'Southside' Jerry will be performing in support of THE FOUR TOWNSMEN, a 50's thru 60's Doo-Wop/R&B vocal group. Organized by Fall Foliage Festival Committee | Type: concert
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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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ELLA, A Musical! at Pittsburgh Public Theater
October 1, 2009 at 8pm to November 1, 2009 at 10pm – Pittsburgh Public Theater @ The O'Reilly Theater Tickets on sale Tuesday, August 4th! Frank Sinatra's favorite singer. Cole Porter's finest interpreter. Duke Ellington's muse. Ella Fitzgerald is the greatest jazz singer of all time. The Public wil… Organized by Rebecca Rickard | Type: musical/theater
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Jessie Wills Trio at Little E's
October 9, 2009 at 8:30pm to October 10, 2009 at 12:30am – Little E's Jazz Club Jessie Wills, John Loverti, Lou Schreiber Organized by Jessie Wills | Type: jazz, and, standards
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Blues Orphans @ Billy's Roadhouse Wexford, PA
October 9, 2009 at 9pm to October 10, 2009 at 1am – Billy's Roadhouse Billy's Roadhouse Bar & Grille on Old Perry Highway located in Wexford, PA hosts: The Blues Orphans, Friday October 9, 2009 starting at 9:00PM. No Cover. Billy's is located just beyond the Showc… Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: billy's, roadhouse, blues, with, the, orphans
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JAZZ with Don Aliquo and Mark Perna
October 10, 2009 from 7:30pm to 11pm – Gypsy Cafe Gypsy welcomes saxophonist the legendary Don Aliquo Sr. and bassist Mark Perna playing original Jazz in our intimate room. Join us early or late for dinner and stay late for Jazz; our full kitchen i… Organized by Gypsy Cafe | Type: live, original, jazz
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Yinzide Out SAT open stage Hilltoppers Pub, Troy Hill PA
October 10, 2009 at 9pm to October 11, 2009 at 1am – Hilltoppers Pub Join Yinzide Out this Saturday Oct 10 from 9:00PM to 1:00AM in Pittsburgh's Troy Hill at HILLTOPPERS LOUNGE. This episode of Yinzide Out will be a repeat performance of last night's Max's Allegheny… Organized by Dave Yoho | Type: yinzide, out, saturday, night, open, stage
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Pre-release sale & Saturday show
October 10, 2009 at 9pm to October 11, 2009 at 12am – 1902 Tavern, Market Square, Pgh, PA 15222 NO COVER Fresh, original soul, blues, funk, jazz Saturday, October 10, 2009 9pm to midnight NO COVER 1902 Tavern, Market Square, downtown Pittsburgh www.barsmart.com/1902tavern Stop by and pre-order the new… Organized by Olga Watkins | Type: live, music_fundraiser
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the Tom Terling Band
October 10, 2009 at 9:30pm to October 11, 2009 at 1am – Zippy's the Tom Terling Band with Jim Payne and Lou Angelo at Zippy's on Broolkline Blvd. 9:30 Organized by Tom Terling | Type: club, date
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