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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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October 22, 2010 at 8pm to October 23, 2010 at 12am – THE MODERN CAFE' LIVE BLUES,R/B,SOUL AND MORE Organized by Muddy Kreek Blues Band | Type: live, music
October 8, 2010 at 6:30pm to October 30, 2010 at 9:30pm – Andys at Fairmont Pittsburgh Jazz at Andys October Line Up! 6:30-9:30 Wed & Thurs 7:00-11:00pm Fri & Sat Wed, Oct 6-Tania Grubbs Thurs, Oct 7-Jessie Glovier Fri, Oct 8-Ukraiziaks-World Music Sat, Oct 9-Lilly Abreu… Organized by Tania Grubbs & Daniel May | Type: live, jazz, downtown, pittsburgh
October 22, 2010 at 9pm to October 23, 2010 at 1am – The Park House Pittsburgh's oldest and friendliest tavern Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: public, welcome, jazz, blues, restaurant, no, smoking, free, snacks
October 23, 2010 from 5pm to 7:30pm – CLO Backstage Bar, Downtown's Cultural District making music at THE CLO BACKSTAGE BAR Organized by Erin Burkett | Type: live, music
October 23, 2010 from 6:30pm to 10pm – Chartiers Valley HS Cafeteria RML Jazz will be a featured guest artist along with Donna Bailey and Kevin McManus at Chartiers Valley HS on October 23, 2010. There will be a gourmet buffet and performances by the CVHS Orchestra an… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: dinner, dance
October 23, 2010 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm – Downtown Roger Barbour Jazz quartet will be playing at Holy Angels Church in Wilmerding Pa on Saturday, October 23rd featuring vocalist Barbara Ray Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: private, engagement, -, not, open, to, public
October 23, 2010 from 7pm to 11pm – PALISADES BALL ROOM 'Southside' Jerry will perform w/WEET'S ALL STAR BAND, in support of THE EL CAPRIS("Always Laughing At Me" - Bullseye Records) and THE FOUR DOTS("Pleading For Your Love" - Freedom Records) and for a… Organized by ROY & GRACE DEER | Type: show, &, dance
October 23, 2010 from 7pm to 10pm – Jazz at Andys Jazz at Andys features Clare Ascani Organized by Tania Grubbs & Daniel May | Type: jazz, downtown, pittsburgh
October 23, 2010 at 7:30pm to October 24, 2010 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 AND RESTAURANT. SAT… Organized by Little E's Jazz Club | Type: dinner, and, jazz, show
October 23, 2010 at 9pm to October 24, 2010 at 1pm – the R BAR Come to the R BAR for another great episode of Yinzide Out. Randall Troy is the featured guitarist/vocalist and Keith Gamble is the featured bassman, accompanying Dave Yoho AT ~on W.Liberty Ave… Organized by Dave Yoho | Type: yoho's yinzide out saturday night showcase
October 23, 2010 at 9pm to October 24, 2010 at 1am – THE BLIND PIG SALOON It's party time again at THE BLIND PIG SALOON with THE MASTERMINDZ! Come and join Arnold Stagger, Larry Cullens,Victor Garzoto,Tyrone Johnson,and Bill Taylor for another night of music,dancing and fu… Organized by Arnold Stagger | Type: party
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