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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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March 13, 2020 from 8pm to 11pm – 565 LIVE Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: concert
June 26, 2021 from 3pm to 5pm – Frick Park in Homestead, PA Featuring vocalist Michele Bensen with Harry Cardillo, Ken Karsh, Dan Wasson & Steve Trettel Organized by Michele Bensen | Type: doors, open, event, live, concert
July 16, 2021 from 7pm to 8:30pm – Squirrel Hill Christian Church “Jazz Reunion @ The Church” Inaugural Concert In Memory of Bobby Cardillo The Harry Cardillo Trio Featuring Mike Houlis/ bass & Richie Scampone/drums With Special Guests: Lou Schreiber/sax &… Organized by Michele Bensen | Type: jazz, concert
December 15, 2021 from 6pm to 7pm – Market Square RML Jazz returns to the Holiday Market in Market Square to warm you up with jazz smooth and hot and your favorite Christmas tunes. RML Jazz will feature Anna Neal on vocals, Gene Laus on trumpet/flug… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: concert
December 17, 2021 from 6pm to 9pm – Aspinwall Park RML Jazz will be keeping you warm with smooth and hot jazz and holiday tunes from Miles Davis, Wes Montgomery, Diana Krall, Herb Alpert, Vince Guaraldi, and many more. Organized by Rick Laus | Type: concert
June 2, 2023 from 6pm to 9pm – Bakery Square RML Jazz will be performing jazz favorites from Miles Davis, Wes Montgomery, Grover Washington, Diana Krall, Laura Bush, and even Mr. Rogers. RML Jazz will feature Laura Chu Wiens on vocals, Mike Cla… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: outdoor, concert
June 3, 2023 from 7pm to 10pm – AAMI Loading Dock inside Organized by AAMI | Type: concert
July 4, 2023 from 7pm to 8pm – Monongahela Aquatorium Frank Podroskey's Pittsburgh Big Band Legends are performing their first concert of the season at the Monongahela Aquatorium in observance of Independence Day. Organized by Pittsburgh Musicians' Union and Mon Valley Arts Association | Type: concert
March 24, 2024 from 7pm to 7pm – Morgantown, WV The Duke Robillard Band 03/24/2024 Mountain Stage Lyell B Clay Theater Morgantown, WV 1 Fine Arts Dr 7:00 Be part of the live audience as Mountain Stage records a fresh episode for NPR Music on the c… Organized by evd | Type: concert
June 6, 2024 from 7pm to 10pm – Pittsburgh Botanic Garden Nothing more magical than jazz in a botanical garden. This big bash includes fabulous jazz in a beautiful setting. You'll not want to miss this! Organized by Bob Mermelstein | Type: jazz, concert
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