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, February 25, 2012
Featured Event
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Yinzide Out open stage at Park House on Pgh's Northside
February 24, 2012 at 9:30pm to February 25, 2012 at 12am – Park House yoho's Yinzide Out open stage returns to PARK HOUSE. and will be back at the Park House on April 27, 2012 Organized by Dave Yoho | Type: yinzide, out, open, stage
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Fats Waller's Super Show! Ain't Misbehavin'
February 23, 2012 at 7:30pm to February 25, 2012 at 7:30pm – Westmont Middle School, 827 Diamond Boulevard, Johnstown, PA The Fats Waller super show, Ain't Misbehavin', will be presented by the Band Of Brothers Shakespeare Company February 23 through 25 in Johnstown, PA. Admission is $15, $10 for students and seniors.… Organized by Richard Auvil | Type: musical, production
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Music and Conversation About Living in West Africa
February 25, 2012 from 1pm to 2:30pm – William E Anderson Library of Penn Hills In honor of Black History Month Ahveekhy will be sharing music and conversation about his 10 year experience as an African American Living in Ghana West Africa. Organized by Jean Kanouff--Penn Hills Library | Type: music, performance
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The Kingsley Jazz Explosion
February 25, 2012 from 6pm to 10:30pm – The Hillman Cenetr for the performing arts http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Kingsley-Jazz-Explosion/266268090087871 Organized by Dewayne Chandler | Type: kingsley, association, fund, raiser., jazz, concert, awards, show
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Barbara Ray and the StingRays @ West End Cafe
February 25, 2012 from 6pm to 8pm – West End Cafe Come out to West End Cafe at 408 South Main Street, in the West End of Pittsburgh on February 25th to see Barbara (Ms. B) Ray. Ms B will be joined by her band "The StingRays" ~ Keith Starling on bass… Organized by Stevie Murin | Type: live, music, blues, r&b, jazz
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The Kingsley Awards "Jazz Explosion"
February 25, 2012 from 7pm to 10pm – Hillman Center for Performing Arts Richard Rauf Theater AT Shadyside Academy in Fox Chapel Organized by Kingsley Association | Type: kingsley, association, fund, raiser., jazz, concert, awards, show
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Erin Burkett& Virgil Walters with Eric Susoeff
February 25, 2012 from 7pm to 10pm – The Supper Club Live Jazz at The Supper Club Organized by Erin Burkett | Type: musical, performance
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Neon Swing X-perience
February 25, 2012 at 8pm to February 26, 2012 at 12am – James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy Its time for James Street to Swing!!!!! To help us all get there we have the Neon Swing X-perience Organized by Adam Johnston & James Street | Type: jazz, /, swing
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Don Aliquo Sr!
February 25, 2012 from 8:30pm to 11pm – Gypsy Cafe Legendary Saxophonist Don Aliquo, Sr, Bassist Mark Perna, and a special guest play live jazz for our dinner guests Saturday, February 25 starting at 830! Organized by Gypsy Cafe | Type: live, jazz
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