Pittsburgh's Own Regional Notables of Jazz
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PITTSBURGH JAZZ
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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All ensemble Events (7)
January 23Saturday
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Ed Skirtich
January 23, 2010 from 3pm to 4:30pm – Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh-Homewood Jazz Workshop, Inc. Jazz Ensemble meets every Saturday from 3 PM to 4:30 PM. We need to put together a big band. Open positons are for drum set, guitar, trumpet, trombone, alto sax, tenor sax, and b… Organized by Ed Skirtich | Type: jazz, ensemble, rehearsal
February 20Saturday
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Ed Skirtich
February 20, 2010 from 3pm to 4:30pm – Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh-Homewood Jazz Workshop, Inc. Jazz Ensemble rehearses each Saturday from 3 PM to 4:30 PM. This ensemble meets at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh-Homewood on 7101 Hamilton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 on the Lo… Organized by Ed Skirtich | Type: jazz, ensemble, rehearsal
February 27Saturday
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Ed Skirtich
February 27, 2010 from 3pm to 4:30pm – Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh-Homewood Jazz Workshop, Inc. Jazz Ensemble needs musicians for its 3 PM Jazz Ensemble that meets in the lower level auditorium of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh-Homewood. During the ensemble, musicians gain… Organized by Ed Skirtich | Type: jazz, ensemble, rehearsal
March 6Saturday
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Ed Skirtich
March 6, 2010 from 3pm to 4:30pm – Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh-Homewood The Jazz Workshop, Inc. Jazz Ensemble welcomes musicians to play small ensemble and big band charts. Come chase away the snow and swing to some hip jazz ensemble arrangements. The following positio… Organized by Ed Skirtich | Type: jazz, ensemble, rehearsal
March 13Saturday
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Ed Skirtich
March 13, 2010 from 3pm to 4:30pm – Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh-Homewood Jazz Workshop, Inc. Jazz Ensemble needs musicians to perform in a big band setting at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh-Homewood. The following positions are needed: 1 Alto Sax 1 Tenor Sax 3 Trump… Organized by Ed Skirtich | Type: jazz, ensemble, rehearsal
September 18Saturday
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Ed Skirtich
September 18, 2010 from 2:30pm to 4:30pm – Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh-Homewood Jazz Workshop, Inc. Jazz Ensemble needs musicians for the Jazz Ensemble. The Following Instrumentation is needed: Alto Saxes Tenor Saxes Baritone Saxes Trombones Trumpets Keyboard Guitar Bass Drum S… Organized by Ed Skirtich | Type: jazz, ensemble, rehearsal
April 7Thursday
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The Harry Cardillo Trio
April 7, 2022 from 7pm to 10pm – Kingfly Spirits Distillery Harry Cardillo on Steinway piano Bob Insko on String Bass Richie Scampone on Drums Organized by Michele Bensen | Type: jazz, ensemble
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