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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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February 27, 2010 at 9pm to February 28, 2010 at 1am – BLIND PIG PUB LIVE BLUES, R/B, SOUL.. Organized by Muddy Kreek Blues Band | Type: live, music, blues, soul, r&b..
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
February 26, 2010 at 6:30pm to March 7, 2010 at 4pm – Various venues February 26, 2010 Kingston, Jamaica Joan Cartwright performs 3 gigs in NYC Please join us and share with your email lists. Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7-9 p.m. AMAZING MUSICWOMEN Diva JC with the T… Organized by Diva JC | Type: concert, series
February 27, 2010 at 9pm to February 28, 2010 at 2am – Shadow Lounge (E. Liberty) Monthly 60's & 70's soul/funk dance party. This is the 5th one. We took it over the top last month and had one of the best attended events in the 9+ year history of the Shadow Lounge ... definite… Organized by J. Malls | Type: dance, party
February 27, 2010 at 9:30pm to February 28, 2010 at 1:30am – Hilltoppers Pub A few members of the Blues Train hook up with Dave Yoho of The Blues Orphans Organized by Dave Yoho | Type: the rumpshakers on pittsburgh's troy hill at hilltoppers pub
February 27, 2010 at 9:30pm to February 28, 2010 at 1:30am – Dante's club date Organized by Tom Terling | Type: gig
February 27, 2010 at 10pm to February 28, 2010 at 2am – AVA LOUNGE Dear friends, It's fun. It's wild. It's sexy! Global Beats most popular night is back! Brazilian Carnaval Night AVA Lounge 126 S. Highland Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15106 10 pm Prizes for most original… Organized by Carla Andrea Leininger | Type: brazilian, carnaval
February 28, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm – Bellefield Hall Auditorium Music on the Edge Chamber Orchestra Sunday, February 28, 7 p.m. Bellefield Hall Auditorium Tickets in advance though ProArts: general admission $8.50, non-Pitt students and seniors $5. At the door:… Organized by Music on the Edge (Univ of Pitt) | Type: concert
February 28, 2010 from 7pm to 10pm – Murphy's Tap Room Judi Figel. Chris Pangikas, Vince Taglieri and Mark Strickland Organized by Vince Taglieri | Type: open, to, the, public
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