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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 28, 2008 at 8:30pm – East Liberty Howie Alexander- Piano James Johnson III- Drums Paul Thompson- Bass EVERY MONDAY!!!!!!!!! NO COVER !!!!!!!!!!! Organized by Howie Alexander | Type: Show, and, Session
July 21, 2008 at 8:30pm – AVA (East Liberty) Organized by J. Malls | Type: Live, Jazz, /, Open, Jam, Session
August 7, 2008 at 10pm – http://www.soul-patrol.com/chat On August 8, 2008 NUGROOVE RECORDS (including Bob Baldwin, Gail Jhonson, Michael Manson) will be hosting in the Soul-Patrol Chat room to take your questions and commentary, as we listen to their new… Organized by Kevin and Bob | Type: Online, Chat, Session
September 9, 2008 from 5pm to 7pm – Agnes R. Katz Plaza This summer has been the best yet for JazzLive, jazz at Katz Plaza. I’d like to thank all of you that work with us to bring your great sound to the crowds that fill the Plaza every Tuesday evening. O… Organized by The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | Type: Jam, Session
November 26, 2008 at 8pm to November 27, 2008 at 12am – C.J.'S in the Strip Roger Humphries jam session usually held on Thursday is tonite 8:00pm to 12am. Come on out and have some fun. Happy Thanksgiving TC Organized by Jazz Surgery w/ Tony Campbell | Type: Jazz, Jam, Session
January 10, 2009 from 5pm to 9pm – April's on the ave. (old too sweet lounge) corner of Frankstown and Lang ave. The Saturday afternoon Jazz Jam Session is Back!! Every Sat. from 5pm to 9pm. This week Rodney McCoy Jazz the you like it !!!!!!1 Organized by April Scott | Type: Saturday, afternoon, Jazz, Jam, Session
January 11, 2009 at 12pm – Your Inner Vagabond - Butler and 42nd Street Lawrenceville The New Music Cafe Your Inner Vagabond is having a weekly brunch from 11-2. Colter Harper and his trio + weekly guests play from 12-3. The place is relaxing and the food is good so come down and deco… Organized by Colter Harper | Type: Jam, Session
January 18, 2009 at 12pm – Your Inner Vagabond - Butler and 42nd Street Lawrenceville A weekly meeting of musicians led by guitarist Colter Harper. Serving up an array of jazz, tango, bossa-nova, and the music of West Africa. No cover. Brunch Buffet $10. Organized by Colter Harper | Type: Jam, Session
January 20, 2009 from 5pm to 8pm – Backstage Bar (downtown) Katz Plaza Jazz Surgery w/ Tony Campbell has Inaugural Jam for President Barack Obama. All Musicians Welcome Organized by Jazz Surgery w/ Tony Campbell | Type: Inaugural, Jam, Session
January 22, 2009 at 5pm – Little E's, Liberty Ave., Downtown Happy Hour at Little E's Thursday, Jan. 22 5pm- 8pm Paul Cosentino on Clarinet/ Sax, Mark Kotishion on Piano. Members of the Boilermaker jazz Band will entertain for happy hour- join us downtown for… Organized by Paul Cosentino | Type: Happy, Hour, Jazz, Session
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