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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All Events in City of Asylum @ Alphabet City (69)
May 21Sunday
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Joel Pace Organ Trio
May 21, 2017 from 6pm to 7pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Join us for an evening of jazz with the Joel Pace Organ Trio! The Joel Pace Organ Trio plays jazz in the style popularized by the great organ groups of the 1950’s and 60’s. Groups led by organists su… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: free, concert
May 24Wednesday
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Tony Campbell
May 24, 2017 from 8pm to 10pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Join us for an evening of jazz with Tony Campbell (U.S.)! Local Pittsburgher and Saxophonist Tony Campbell plays “straight ahead” jazz inspired by the legendary masters such as Coltrane, Parker, and… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: free, concert
June 9Friday
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James Johnson III Group
June 9, 2017 from 8pm to 10pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Join us for an evening of jazz with the James Johnson III Group featuring Vocalist Carolyn Perteete. The James Johnson III Group is: Carolyn Perteete, vocals Bobby Selvaggio, saxophone Clifford Barne… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: free, concert
June 21Wednesday
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Thumbscrew
June 21, 2017 from 8pm to 10pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Thumbscrew, a band consisting of three well-established leaders on the new jazz/new music scene (guitarist Mary Halvorson, double bassist Michael Formanek and drummer Tomas Fujiwara), make inviting… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: free, concert
June 23Friday
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Tony Campbell
June 23, 2017 from 8pm to 10pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Join us for an evening of jazz with Tony Campbell! Local Pittsburgher and Saxophonist Tony Campbell plays “straight ahead” jazz inspired by the legendary masters such as Coltrane, Parker, and Turrent… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: free, concert
July 5Wednesday
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Tony Campbell
July 5, 2017 from 8pm to 10pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Join us for an evening of jazz with Tony Campbell (U.S.)! Local Pittsburgher and Saxophonist Tony Campbell plays “straight ahead” jazz inspired by the legendary masters such as Coltrane, Parker, and… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: jazz, concert
July 7Friday
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Eric DeFade / Paul Thompson / Thomas Wendt
July 7, 2017 from 8pm to 9pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Join us for Celebrating Sonny Rollins’ Freedom Suite & More, a concert featuring the jazz talents of Eric DeFade, Paul Thompson and Thomas Wendt. Eric DeFade is in demand as a performing artist… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: jazz, concert
July 11Tuesday
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Roger Humphries
July 11, 2017 from 8pm to 10pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Join us for an evening of jazz with local legend Roger Humphries! Roger Humphries is rated by music critics as one of the most exciting percussionists in the business. He has provided the rhythmic b… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: jazz, concert
July 19Wednesday
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Richie Cole Alto Madness Quartet
July 19, 2017 from 8pm to 10pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Featured musicians: Richie Cole – Alto SaxophoneReid Hoyson – DrumsAva Lintz – BassKevin Moore – Piano Richie Cole started playing alto saxophone when he was 10 years old in his home town of Trenton,… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: jazz, concert
August 1Tuesday
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Melba Janneth Rey Rey
August 1, 2017 from 8pm to 10pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Join us for a night of traditional Colombian harp music and singing! Melba Janneth Rey Rey, Colombian Harpist, discovered her passion for harp music at the age of ten while attending the academy of… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: colombian, harp, music
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