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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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August 23, 2013 at 8pm to August 24, 2013 at 12am – James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy Playing in our Speakeasy Lounge! Most of the basis for the sextet's music lies in traditional jazz. But the group prides itself in creating and performing great music regardless of jazz style. From t… Organized by Adam Johnston & James Street | Type: live, music
August 23, 2013 at 8pm to August 24, 2013 at 12am – James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy A slightly smaller, yet equally as entertaining Jazz Conspiracy! Hosting a swing dance in our ballroom! The lesson will be between 8-9pm, followed by open floor from 9-midnight! $10 cover. Organized by Adam Johnston & James Street | Type: live, music, dance
August 24, 2013 from 4:30pm to 7:30pm – Pine Tree Shopping Center Hi folks, My Jazz Trio will be playing at BONNIE & CLYDE'S restaurant in Wexford on Saturday August 24th . Please note the new time is from 4:30pm till 7:30pm. Featured will be Howie Alexander o… Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: open, to, public
August 24, 2013 from 5:30pm to 8pm – CJ's in the Strip District CJ's Saturday Afternoon Jazz Session Tony Campbell -Sax Miles Jackson - Bass Andy Kirk -Drums Victor Garzato - Keyboards Organized by Jazz Surgery w/ Tony Campbell | Type: jazz, jam
August 24, 2013 from 6:30pm to 10pm – Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater 18th Annual Private Tour: A unique opportunity to experience Fallingwater 6:30 pm: Wine and hors d'oeuvres reception on the bridge and self-guided house tours 8:00 pm: Gourmet picnic by Fallingwate… Organized by Western PA Conservancy | Type: fundraiser
August 24, 2013 from 7pm to 9pm – The Venue at Harmony Ridge, Ambridge PA Betty Douglas & Friends, Rex Trimm, Connie Fields, Hershell Fields, in concert of jazz standards in memory of Nancy & Richard D. Zana, inspirational teachers of many regional musicians. Organized by The Venue at Harmony Ridge | Type: concert
August 24, 2013 at 8pm to August 25, 2013 at 12am – James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy Part of our TWO FLOORS OF BLUES! Sweaty Betty will be in the Speakeasy Lounge Organized by Adam Johnston & James Street | Type: live, music
August 24, 2013 at 8pm to August 25, 2013 at 12am – James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy Part of our TWO FLOORS OF BLUES! All the way from Huntsville, Alabama, we will have The Whiskey River Kings! A combination of Southern rock, blues and folk rock, they are sure to entertain in Pittsbu… Organized by Adam Johnston & James Street | Type: live, music
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