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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May 17Sunday
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THE PITTSBURGH GOSPEL CHOIR
May 17, 2009 from 4pm to 7pm – Westin Convention Center Hotel A performance by Pittsburgh's Premiere Gospel Choir, under the direction of Dr. Herbert V.R.P. Jones, Artistic Director. Also featuring: Jessica Lee, Jim Siders, and Jerry Gaudi. Organized by River City Artists Management | Type: benefit, concert, -, joyful noise '09, for, east, liberty, family, health, care, center
August 7Friday
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MCG Youth Day/Celebrating Visual Traditions Reception
August 7, 2009 from 4pm to 7pm – Manchester Craftsmen's Guild, Northside, Pittsburgh Celebrating Visual Traditions, a statewide exhibition includes work by Pittsburghers JoAnne Bates,Tina Brewer, Ruth Richardson and me (Elizabeth Betty Asche Douglas). "Song of the Soul" (shown) merge… Organized by Elizabeth "Betty" Asche Douglas | Type: reception--, art, food, music, family, activities
December 30Wednesday
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Ed Skirtich
December 30, 2009 from 5:30pm to 7pm – Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh- Homewood Kwanzaa Celebration with Sakura Sabur Organized by Harold Young | Type: jazz, workshop, inc., family, night, concert
March 12Saturday
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JAZZ NIGHTS at Christine Frechard Gallery
March 12, 2011 from 7pm to 9pm – CHRISTINE FRECHARD GALLERY Lee Robinson Trio Lee Robinson, tenor & soprano saxophones / Ken Berger, piano / Mark Perna, bass + SPECIAL GUEST VOCALISTS : Genie Walker Steve Jackson Olga Watkins Tim Steven Thomas Re… Organized by Christine Frechard and LEE ROBINSON | Type: jazz, concert, visual, art, networking, family, young, adults
November 12Saturday
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AWC's Family Series Presents: TRAINS RUNNING! August Wilson's Century Cycle
November 12, 2011 from 1pm to 2pm – August Wilson Center for African American Culture 10 plays. 100 years of stories full of music, laughter, struggle, love and pain and happiness. Our stories. Pittsburgh stories. Stories that have traveled the world, but startedin Pittsburgh's histor… Organized by Shaunda Miles | Type: family, show, performance
July 28Monday
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THE SKIP PECK QUARTET @ Savoy Monday Night Jazz (7-28-14)
July 28, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi folks, As I'm sure everyone knows, life is full of problems, we can't escape that fact. However, some problems are a good thing. Take this past Monday at Savoy Monday Night Jazz, that's the kind… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, savoy, family, peck, skip, donna, nathan, alex, vocalist, quartet
July 18Saturday
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HARAMBEE UJIMA Black Arts & Culture Festival
July 18, 2015 at 11am to July 19, 2015 at 7pm – Homewood The historic Harambee Black Arts Festival is back again this year. tThe Black Arts Weekend celebrates Legacy Arts annual Dance Africa festival, beginning on July 17th and the Harambee Black Arts… Organized by Afro-American Music Institute | Type: family, food, festivities
July 27Monday
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SAVOY MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ for 7-27-15 - The Skip Peck Quartet
July 27, 2015 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, Wow! It’s the end of July already! And what a June and July it’s been! Stay tuned, the summer is not over yet and September marks the beginning of our 5th year of serving up great jazz… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, july, 2015, schedule, skip peck quartet, family
November 23Monday
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SAVOY MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ for 11-23-15 - The Skip Peck Quartet
November 23, 2015 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant It’s the holiday season, and what can celebrate this time of year better than some of the coolest and hottest jazz around! Savoy happily presents this great music to you every week! Once again, it… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, november, 2015, schedule, skip peck, donna peck, nathan peck, alex peck, family, the skip peck quartet
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