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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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May 18, 2009 from 7pm to 11pm – Altar Bar in The Strip The Midlife Crisis Band and Kuntu Repertory Theatre will be in full effect at the Altar Bar in The Strip May 18th at 7:00 p.m. Tickets cost $20.00 and benefit The Kuntu Repertory Theatre. Please come… Organized by Dr. Vernell A. Lillie | Type: fndraiser, concert, benefit, bar, e, vent
June 27, 2009 from 5:30pm to 9pm – Club Dreamz and Restaurant Join Bill Peduto, Super Bowl Champ Mike Logan and other special hosts @ 5:30PM for cocktails and appetizers while enjoying an evening of eclectic visual Art followed by a couture Fashion Show @ 7:30P… Organized by Royal Tribe Arts Organization | Type: charity, benefit
November 10, 2009 from 6pm to 7pm – Tea Bags 11/14/2009 09:00 PM - Tea Bags(Benefit For M.S.)Wired Live II 4114 Main St Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15224 US Cost:$3-$5.00 Description:Tea Bags & Sinister Minister Underground Theater Proudly Pre… Organized by Robert J.Bricker | Type: benefit, concert, for, m.s.
November 19, 2009 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm – Dreamz Restuarant and Lounge "The Gift is Giving Back" Benefit Reception is Thursday, November 19, 2009 from 5:30 - 8:30pm at Dreamz Restuarant and Lounge (Downstairs) Local Artist Performances by Vanessa German and Leslie "Ezr… Organized by Michelle Coker | Type: benefit
January 21, 2010 at 7pm to January 22, 2010 at 1am – The Shadow Lounge Hosted by Shadow Lounge and Phat Man Dee. Performers to include internationally renowned trumpeter Sean Jones, Michael Glabicki songwriter, guitarist and lead singer of Rusted Root, pianist and vocal… Organized by Phat Man Dee | Type: a, benefit, for, people, in, haiti
January 22, 2010 from 6pm to 7pm – Chatham University An all-star lineup of Pittsburgh's classical and jazz artists will take the stage of Chatham's Campbell Memorial Chapel.Check e-mail for more info.Rovkah@Chatham.edu Organized by Pauline Rovkah | Type: benefit
February 7, 2010 from 12pm to 1pm – Borders Books - East Liberty On WYEP and at Borders Books - East Liberty A Benefit for HEARTH. http://www.wyep.org/events/event.php?event_id=1364 Ernie Hawkins, Roger Day, Marc Reisman at 12:20 p.m. on the air & 12:40 contin… Organized by Roger S Day | Type: benefit, concert, radio, program
March 19, 2010 from 7:30pm to 10pm – Upper St Clair Theater Nine-time Grammy award-winner Eddie Palmieri will fill the Upper St. Clair Theater with his Latin rhythms. The Community Foundation of Upper St. Clair is proud to partner with MCG Jazz to bring one o… Organized by Jim Bennett | Type: concert, benefit
July 31, 2010 from 3pm to 6pm – The Fawn Tavern It is for the Brkovich family, Jimmy- the husband suffers from lou garhets disease, also known as ALS. They have been going through some very rough times. The event from 12pm- 12am. $5.00 for adults… Organized by Christie Jones | Type: benefit
August 27, 2010 at 5pm to August 29, 2010 at 7pm – The Venue at Harmony Ridge 3-day musical festival to raise funds for music scholarship and cancer research in honor of Richard D. Zana musician and music teacher extraordinaire. Friday, Aug. 27 is Jazz & Blues night, with… Organized by Elizabeth "Betty" Asche Douglas | Type: music, festival, benefit
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