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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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July 8, 2010 from 5pm to 7:30pm – Backstage Bar I will be playing @ the backstage bar thursday July 8th and 29th Come on down and check it out! Organized by Jim Farquar | Type: club, date
July 20, 2010 from 7pm to 11pm – D'Imperio's Restaurant, Monroeville, PA Tuesday nite Jam at D'Imperios featuring Dave Cremonese. Regular appearances by Frank Silverio, Judi Figel, Gail Macioce, sometimes appearances by Chismo Charles, Chris Pangikas, James Hovan and many… Organized by Dave Cremonese | Type: jam, session, club, date
September 10, 2010 from 5pm to 8pm – Easy Street. In The Oxford Center Downtown I will be playing along with my good friend Bill Purse doing a night of Guitar/Bass arrangements I hope you all enjoy.See you there!! Jim Organized by Jim Farquar | Type: club, date
September 10, 2010 at 9:30pm to September 11, 2010 at 1am – THE PARK HOUSE Pittsburgh's oldest and friendliest tavern Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: public, jazz-blues, club, good, food
September 21, 2010 from 7pm to 11pm – D'Imperio's Restaurant 7 - ll PM - Dave Cremonese joined by regulars Gene Peterson, Chuck Ellenberger, Gail Macioce and often featuring appearances by Judi Figel, Chris Pangikas, Bob Brooks, Jerry Lucarelli and many others… Organized by Dave Cremonese | Type: club, date, jam, session
October 22, 2010 from 5pm to 8pm – Easy Street The Oxford Center Downtown I will be performing a variety of Guitar arrangements along with my good friend Bill Purse on Bass. Hope to see you there. Organized by Jim Farquar | Type: club, date
October 22, 2010 from 5pm to 8pm – Easy Street The Oxford Center Downtown I will be playing a variety of Guitar/Bass arrangements along with my good friend Professor Bill Purse. It will be a lot of fun and I hope you can make it! Organized by Jim Farquar | Type: club, date
November 2, 2010 from 8pm to 11pm – Cabaret at Theater Square and Backstage Bar 655 PENN AVE. DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH, PA15222 Cabaret at Theater Square and Backstage Bar 655 PENN AVE. DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH, 15222 No door charge Organized by LEE ROBINSON | Type: club, jazz, performance
December 11, 2010 from 6pm to 8pm – The Galleria of Mt. Lebanon Jamming with Dan the Guitar Man Organized by Dan Baker Group | Type: club, date
February 5, 2011 at 9pm to February 6, 2011 at 12am – Restaurant Echo Come see RML Jazz Trio's Restaurant Echo debut this Saturday night from 9pm to 12 midnight. Filling in for Glenn Utsch will the Laus brother's old friend, Greg Macaluso. It should make for a fun eve… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: club, date
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