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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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April 25, 2010 from 4pm to 7pm – Tango Café, Forward Ave in Squirrel Hill The Art of Dragons is an exhibition of the works of local artist (and musician) Melissa Alliston. Opening reception on the afternoon of Sunday, April 25, from 4:00 to 7:00. Free and open to the publ… Organized by Roger S Day (Professor Beautiful) | Type: music, &, art, opening
May 27, 2010 from 6:30pm to 11pm – Regency West Supper Club The Jammin Foundation and Linda Morgan, Ms. SmoothAhead Jazz Presents Living Legends & More Jazz Panel Discussion & Jam Session "The Status of Jazz" & "Protecting The Legacies of Jazz M… Organized by Living Legends JaZzabrations | Type: jazz, panel, discussion, &, jam, session
June 4, 2010 from 8pm to 10pm – Morgans Reataurant Morgans Restaurant is located on Rodi Road in Penn Hills. Jazz, Food & Drinks. Jerry Lucarelli-El Piano Louis Lucarelli- Vibes Debbie Zugates- Vocals Organized by Jerry Lucarelli | Type: restaurant, &, lounge
June 26, 2010 from 3pm to 8pm – CJ's In The Strip Please join us for an exciting afternoon of jazz, art, and fun as we spend time with family and friends at Talk Magazine’s Jazz & Art Gallery on June 26, 2010 at CJ’s In The Strip from 3:00 pm to… Organized by Luther Sewell | Type: jazz, &, arts, festival
July 10, 2010 from 6pm to 10pm – 1100 5th Av, New Brighton, PA 15066 (just off SR 65N) The Merrick Associates present a Jazz Picnic in the lush Victorian Garden and Edwardian Social Room of Beaver County's only art museum. Food catered by the 5th St. Deli, soft drinks & beer provid… Organized by Elizabeth "Betty" Asche Douglas | Type: jazz, concert, &, picnic
July 17, 2010 at 9:30pm to July 18, 2010 at 1pm – CJ's I will be playing Saturday July 17 with the Howie Alexander trio @ CJ's. Come check out the show! Organized by The Brian Edwards Excursion | Type: jazz, &, beyond
July 29, 2010 from 6pm to 11pm – Regency West Supper Club The Jammin Foundation and Linda Morgan, Ms. SmoothAhead Jazz Presents Living Legends & More Jazz Panel Discussion & Jam Session Chet Hanley, Moderator Panelists: Jacques Lesure, Marcus L.… Organized by Living Legends JaZzabrations | Type: jazz, panel, discussion, &, jam, session
August 28, 2010 at 9pm to August 29, 2010 at 2am – Shadow Lounge The Title Town Soul & Funk Party is back at Shadow Lounge on Saturday, August 28th. All 45 rpm vinyl records spun from 9pm - 2am!! This month we're the official after-party for the Sprout Fund's… Organized by J. Malls | Type: soul, &, funk, dace, party
October 16, 2010 from 7pm to 10pm – Rex Theatre Big tuba action coming up! Including a great Saturday night party and a great new CD, "Whinin' Boy"! With George Heid, Joe Dallas, Marc Reisman, Roger Day. See http://www.pittsburghlive.com:8007/x/p… Organized by Roger S Day | Type: cd, release, party, &, concert
October 23, 2010 from 7pm to 11pm – PALISADES BALL ROOM 'Southside' Jerry will perform w/WEET'S ALL STAR BAND, in support of THE EL CAPRIS("Always Laughing At Me" - Bullseye Records) and THE FOUR DOTS("Pleading For Your Love" - Freedom Records) and for a… Organized by ROY & GRACE DEER | Type: show, &, dance
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