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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 3, 2019 from 7pm to 10pm – Saint John's Hall in Conemaugh Please join us for an evening of music: swing, jazz, standards, and all the rest, with Swing City Band, as well as great dancing; and good food and refreshments are available. For more informat… Organized by George Johnson and Swing City Band | Type: music, jazz, standards, swing, food, dance, refreshments
September 17, 2019 from 7pm to 10pm – Saint John's Hall in Conemaugh Please join us for an evening of music: swing, jazz, standards, and all the rest, with Swing City Band, as well as great dancing; and good food and refreshments are available. For more informat… Organized by George Johnson & Swing City Band | Type: music, jazz, standards, swing, food, dance, refreshments
September 28, 2019 from 8pm to 11pm – 31 Sports Bar & Grille ‘SOUTH SIDE’ JERRY performs in support of The Cellar Blues band. they cover songs from the genres of Classic Rock, R&B, Blues, Rock-a-Billy and Disco at 31 Sports Bar & Grille Organized by 31 Sports Bar & Grille | Type: dance
October 1, 2019 from 7pm to 10pm – Saint John's Hall in Conemaugh Please join us for an evening of music: swing, jazz, standards, and all the rest, with Swing City Band, as well as great dancing; and good food and refreshments are available. Organized by George Johnson and Swing City Band | Type: music, jazz, standards, swing, food, dance, refreshments
November 27, 2019 from 8:30pm to 11:45pm – TWIN OAKS LOUNGE THE PLATINUM BAND performs their usual high energy R&B show for this special pre-Thanksgiving dance. at the TWIN OAKS LOUNGE Organized by TWIN OAKS LOUNGE | Type: dance
December 21, 2019 at 8:30pm to December 22, 2019 at 12am – TWIN OAKS LOUNGE ‘SOUTH SIDE’ JERRY, w/THE PLATINUM BAND will finish out the year at one of the best venues for the over 40 crowd....TWIN OAKS LOUNGE Organized by TWIN OAKS LOUNGE | Type: dance
February 14, 2020 from 9pm to 11:45pm – DRUM BAR @ RIVERS CASINO. ‘SOUTH SIDE’ JERRY performs in support of THE PLATINUM BAND featuring Darryl & Kim at the DRUM BAR @ RIVERS CASINO. This high energy 60's thru mid 80's R&B cover band will have you foot st… Organized by RIVERS CASINO | Type: dance
February 15, 2020 from 8:30pm to 11:45pm – TWIN OAKS LOUNGE ‘SOUTH SIDE’ JERRY performs in support of Pittsburgh based 60's thru mid 80's high energy R&B band.....THE PLATINUM BAND @ TWIN OAKS LOUNGE Organized by TWIN OAKS LOUNGE | Type: dance
December 3, 2021 from 7pm to 10pm – SPANKY D’s RESTAURANT AND BOAT YARD BAR Our start time at SPANKY D’s RESTAURANT AND BOAT YARD BAR has been changed from 8pm to 7pm. Blues - Jazz - R&B will again be on our menu. Organized by SPANKY D’s RESTAURANT AND BOAT YARD BAR | Type: dance
December 18, 2021 from 8pm to 11pm – The Marion Hill Grill We will perform some of your favorite Blues, Jazz, R&B and Christmas songs at The Marion Hill Grill (this event is open to the public). Organized by The Marion Hill Grill | Type: dance
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