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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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December 17, 2011 from 7pm to 11pm – August Wilson Center for African American Culture ”N-Motion Holiday Comedy Jam”Featuring Joe Torry and 76 Degrees West BandOn Saturday December 17, 2011 @ the August Wilson Center, N-Motion Entertainment www. N-MotionEntertainment.com along w… Organized by shawn hopson | Type: comedy, &, jazz, concert
January 3, 2012 at 9pm to January 28, 2012 at 9pm – Bar Nine Greetings we are now in month two of a new and exciting duo series at the quaint little bar..attached to Nine on Nine called Bar Nine. Every Saturday night from 9-12 midnight why not step out he hear… Organized by Tania Grubbs | Type: duo, series, voice, &, guitar
January 13, 2012 at 9pm to January 14, 2012 at 12am – James Street Gastropub and Speakeasy Starting Friday January 13, 2012 The Blues Orphans will be at the new James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy "every 2nd Friday of each month during 2012". 9:00 to Midnight. . ...& don't forget, y… Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: blues, &, jazz, at, james, street
January 15, 2012 at 9pm to January 29, 2012 at 2am – Shadow Lounge (Pittsburgh, PA) We're taking the TITLE TOWN Soul & Funk Party on the road this weekend and traveling across the country to Texas and back. We'll be making stops along the way in Memphis (1/15), Houston (1/20), A… Organized by J. Malls, Gordy G. | Type: soul, &, funk, dance, party, dj, night
February 5, 2012 from 6pm to 9pm – James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy Join the Pittsburgh Jazz Society Sunday March 5th for the Trombone Forum Big Band!!! Sit back, relax, enjoy a great meal and your favorite cocktail!!! Organized by Adam Johnston & James Street | Type: live, jazz, at, james, street, gastropub, &, speakeasy
February 10, 2012 at 9pm to February 11, 2012 at 12am – James Street Gastropub and Speakeasy Occupy!!!!!! Friday January 13, 2012 The Blues Orphans will be at the new James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy "every 2nd Friday of each month during 2012". 9:00 to Midnight. . ...& don't for… Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: blues, &, jazz, at, james, street
April 21, 2012 from 1pm to 5pm – Dance Alloy Dende Macedo and the New York-based Ologundê ensemble will lead two workshops in the rich Afro-Brazilian culture of Salvador, Bahia through percussion, dance and martial arts. Comprised of Brazilians… Organized by KENIA | Type: dance, &, percussion, workshop
May 12, 2012 to May 19, 2012 – Bucharest, Romania 6th Bucharest International Jazz Competition 2012 For BANDS and VOCALISTS of all nationalities Date: 12-19 May 2012 Place: Bucharest, Romania 100% jazz & more...competition, jam sessions, works… Organized by Magdalena Vaida | Type: 100%, jazz, &, more...competition, jam, sessions, workshops
May 26, 2012 at 9pm to May 27, 2012 at 2am – Shadow Lounge (Pittsburgh, PA) TITLE TOWN Soul & Funk Party Saturday, May 26th, 2012 9 PM-2 AM, 21+/$5, 18+/$8 Shadow Lounge 5972 Baum Blvd. (E. Liberty) Pittsburgh, PA 15216 412-363-8277 The TITLE TOWN Soul & Funk Party… Organized by J. Malls & Gordy G. | Type: soul, &, funk, dance, party, dj, night
June 2, 2012 at 9:30pm to June 3, 2012 at 1:30am – Sunny Jims old school funk & dance jams Organized by Ken Lamison | Type: 80's, funk, &, r&b
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