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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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October 22, 2016 from 4pm to 9pm – BRICOLAGE THEATER Blues Orphans 6 PC BAND opens downtown jazz and blues festival at Bricolage Theater this Saturday. Flo Wilson and the Old School Band to follow. Dinner included with the price of admission. Organized by ANEW Community Institute | Type: jazz, festival, 2, bands, $20, cover, includes, dinner
July 24, 2017 from 7pm to 9:30pm – Jergels Please join us at Jergels (Warrendale, PA) MONDAY July 24th, 7-9:30 PM for Jazz & Blues with vocalist Jessica Lee & guitarist Mark Strickland! No cover charge - dinner & drinks all… Organized by Jessica Lee | Type: jazz, dinner, show
July 26, 2017 from 5:30pm to 8pm – Rivers Club - One Oxford Centre, 301 Grant St. PGH Please join us for dinner, drinks & vocal jazz on WEDNESDAY, July 26th, 5:30-8 PM with vocalist Jessica Lee, guitarist Mark Strickland & saxophonist Jay Willis on tenor & soprano! N… Organized by Jessica Lee | Type: jazz, dinner, show
August 5, 2017 from 8pm to 11pm – James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy Please join us Saturday, Aug. 5th, 8-11:00 PM at James Street's historic downstairs speakeasy club for Rhythm Jazz & Blues with vocalist Jessica Lee, guitarist Mark Strickland, percussionist/cong… Organized by Jessica Lee | Type: jazz, dinner, show
September 7, 2017 from 6pm to 9pm – Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh Airport Please join vocalist Jessica Lee & Guitarist Mark Strickland for their Jazz Duo performed on the patio at the Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh Airport 6:00-9:00 PM on Thursday, Sept. 7th. Dinne… Organized by Jessica Lee | Type: jazz, dinner, show
November 4, 2017 from 8pm to 11pm – JAMES STREET GASTROPUB & SPEAKEASY Please join us Saturday, Nov. 4th, 8-11:00 PM at James Street's historic downstairs speakeasy club for Rhythm Jazz & Blues with vocalist Jessica Lee, guitarist Mark Strickland, percussionist/cong… Organized by Jessica Lee | Type: jazz, dinner, show
January 31, 2018 from 5:30pm to 8pm – Rivers Club (One Oxford Centre) Please join us Wednesday, Jan. 31st, at the Rivers Club 5:30-8 PM for a Jazz Happy Hour & Dinner show with singer Jessica Lee, guitarist Mark Strickland, conga drummer & percussionist George… Organized by Jessica Lee | Type: jazz, dinner, show
February 3, 2018 from 6:30pm to 10:30pm – Dorothy 6 Cafe Come out and thank Maryellen for being there for every worthy cause, personal and community if not in person, in spirit and support. She is Allegheny County's best community organizer, festival… Organized by Anita Drummond | Type: testimonial, dinner, $25, live, music, tribute, old, school, band, silent, auction, raffle, drawing
March 18, 2018 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm – POINT BREEZEWAY "Hangover show" ..4pm doors open . Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: free, light, dinner, withhard/soft, punch, byob, ok, $20, donation, concert
September 5, 2018 from 5pm to 9pm – The Rivers Club A journey through the pioneers of bop with an emphasis on the father of vocalese, Eddie Jefferson acknowledging his Centennial, August 2, 2018 featuring lyrics from "The World According to Bop," Eddi… Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: jazz, concert, dinner, and, show
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