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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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September 12, 2008 at 8pm – Wood Street Galleries RADICAL RIFFS: Contemporary Music Series, a project of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, presents a solo performance by internationally acclaimed musician Lori Freedman of Montreal. Lori is one of the w… Organized by Eden McNutt | Type: Concert, Improvisation, Jazz, NewMusic
September 19, 2008 at 5pm – CLO Cabaret Theater Backstage Bar Vocalist Extraordinaire Gene Stovall presents Lounge Act, which features Stovall as a lounge singer with special guest musicians. Enjoy timeless classics and more! Stovall and friends will perform in… Organized by Gene Stovall | Type: Alternative, Jazz, Lounge, Act
September 25, 2008 at 8pm to September 26, 2008 at 12am – FIREHOUSE LOUNGE Etta Cox Trio Frank Cuinmondo - Piano Tony Campbell - Sax Every Thursday 8pm until 12am Organized by Jazz Surgery w/ Tony Campbell | Type: Jazz, Club, Date
October 1, 2008 at 9pm – Gullifty's Restaurant I'll post these events individually, but I thought I should post the whole schedule to start. Organized by Mike Murray | Type: Live, Jazz
October 10, 2008 at 9pm – New Hazlett Theater Rudresh Mahanthappa is a star in new York's jazz scene. His music is at once cerebral and sizzling, drawing rave reviews from both Downbeat and Science magazine! He will perform the premiere of "Samd… Organized by Janis Burley Wilson | Type: Jazz, concert
October 17, 2008 at 8pm to October 18, 2008 at 12am – Little E's (Downtown) The Tony Campbell Band performs at Little E's, Pittsburgh's new jazz club Oct. 17th 8pm - 12am Come enjoy the new jazz club downtown. Organized by Jazz Surgery w/ Tony Campbell | Type: New, Jazz, Club
October 18, 2008 at 7pm – Carnegie-Carnegie Music Hall A tribute to Pittburgh's famous Hurricane club - featuring Gene Ludwig on Hammond B3, Lou Stellute - Tenor, Ron Wilson - Guitar, and Tom Wendt - Drums. Organized by Ron Wilson | Type: Jazz, Concert
October 23, 2008 at 5pm – CLO Cabaret Theater Backstage Bar Vocalist Extraordinaire Gene Stovall presents Lounge Act, which features Stovall as a lounge singer with special guest musicians. Enjoy timeless classics and more! Stovall and friends will perform in… Organized by Gene Stovall | Type: Alternative, Jazz, Lounge, Act
October 24, 2008 at 9pm – Billy's Roadhouse Bar & Grille All aboard the The Blues Orphans wagon train. 9:00PM arrival at Billy's Roadhouse Bar & Grille in Wexford, PA, (where McKnight Rd & Perry Hwy meet in the North Hills of Pgh, close to the Show… Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: The, Blues, Orphans, at, Billy's, Roadhouse, Live, Music, Rhythm, &, New, Orleans, Jazz
October 29, 2008 from 7pm to 8pm – Katz Auditorium, JCC, 5738 Darlington Road, Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh, PA JAZZ NIGHT! OPUS CONCERT SERIES KICKOFF - "A Night in Brazil", an evening of Brazilian Jazz featuring songstress Lilly Abreu, Alton Merrell (piano), Dwayne Dolphin (bass) and James Jonson II (drums).… Organized by Nicole Mezare at JCC of Greater Pittsburgh | Type: Opus, Concert, Series, -, Brazilian, Jazz
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