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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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September 22, 2012 from 7pm to 10:30pm – The Supper Club Come on out to The Supper Club for great food in a unique dining setting, and enjoy live jazz by The RML Jazz Trio, featuring Mike Clancy on saxes/flute, Andy Yalch on keyboard, and Rick Laus on drum… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: restaurant/lounge, live, jazz
September 22, 2012 from 12pm to 2pm – 5550 Centre Avenue Shadyside, Pa 15232 Join vocalist Michele Bensen and pianist Chris Pangikas at the Giant Eagle Market District in the cafe area of the store for some first Day of Autumn Jazz! It all starts at noon till 2pm. See you the… Organized by Michele Bensen | Type: jazz, up, your, shopping, experience
September 22, 2012 from 5:30pm to 8pm – CJ's in the Strip District CJ's Songs of Pittsburgh/ jam Session Tony Campbell -Sax Fred Pugh -Vocals Jevon Rushton - Drums Miles Jackson - Bass Howie Alexander -Piano Organized by Jazz Surgery w/ Tony Campbell | Type: jazz, jam
September 22, 2012 from 7:30pm to 9pm – Slippery Rock University Robert Smith Center Slppery Rock University Jazz Sextet will present music from their recent release, "Jump Start," an album that features six orignal tunes by members of the band. Concert held in the Theater of the R… Organized by Jason Kush | Type: cd, release, concert
September 22, 2012 from 8pm to 11pm – The New Hazlett Theater Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band: Roy Haynes - percussion (60 years a jazz legend) Jaleel Shaw - saxophones Martin Bejerano - piano David Wong - bass Organized by K. Mensah Wali | Type: jazz, concert, legend, live, music
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