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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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July 30, 2011 all day – Cafe Notte The Brian Edwards Excursion will be headlining Cafe Notte"s Patio Party and Music Festival, Sat. July 30! The festival goes from 3pm to 12 pm with The Excursion closing out the night. There will be b… Organized by The Brian Edwards Excursion & Cafe Notte | Type: cafe, notte, patio, party, and, music, festival
July 30, 2011 from 3pm to 5:30pm – Rock Falls Park Mid Summer Music Festival at Rock Falls Park, Slippery Rock, PA. THE BLUES ORPHANS hit the stage at 3:00PM, SAT. JULY 30, 412-614-0568 for info.... ...then later that night, attend the open stag… Organized by rockfallslive@gmail.com | Type: mid, summer, music, festival
August 5, 2011 from 7:15pm to 8pm – Rte 989, Ambridge PA Betty Douglas & John Burgh will be performing at ZanaFest Fri, 5 August, 7:20-8pm, the Venue at Harmony Ridge, Ambridge, PA in 3rd annual benefit for music scholarships and cancer research Organized by Elizabeth "Betty" Asche Douglas | Type: jazz, &, blues, night, at, festival, benefiting, music, scholarships
August 27, 2011 all day – The Village of Clinton The Festival is an annual event celebrating and showcasing a diverse blend of independent music, art, performance art, culture and community. The festival provides a forum for independent musicians a… Organized by Melodic Revolution Records | Kirkland Art Center & Clinton Chamber of Commerce | Type: art, and, music, festival
September 24, 2011 from 12pm to 9pm – Schenly Park Jazz begins at noon Jimmy Ponder Trio at 1PM Followed by Jimmy's induction ceremony into the PJS Hall Of Fame Organized by Ken Lamison | Type: festival
November 4, 2011 from 8pm to 10pm – August Wilson Center for African American Culture Five dance companies. Two compelling shows. ONE STAGE! Be mesmerized and revived as these companies merge in a dynamic expression of style, choreography and celebration of the past, present and… Organized by Shaunda Miles | Type: dance, festival
July 14, 2012 from 3pm to 8pm – CJ'S IN THE STRIP ON PENN AVENUE Organized by Luther Sewell | Type: jazz, &, arts, festival
July 29, 2012 from 4pm to 6pm – ROCK FALLS PARK 10th Annual Mid Summer Music Festival 2012 at Rock Falls Park, Slippery Rock, PA. Orphans close the festivities on Sunday. Showtime: 4:00PM to 6:00PM rockfallslive@gmail.com Organized by Rock Falls Park | Type: music, festival, open, air, public, welcome
August 10, 2012 from 4pm to 8pm – Kerr Presbyterian Church Come enjoy Live music at the Community Art and Music Festival in Penn Hills. One of the featured artist will be the Smooth, Jazzy, Afro-Soul sounds of Ahveekhy Ben BinahYah (on vocals and guitar). … Organized by Pastor Kenneth Love of Kerr Presbyterian Church | Type: concert, and, festival
August 20, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm – St. Teresa of Avila, 1000 Avila Court, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 Facebook for St. Teresa Festival Organized by Devon Smeal | Type: summer, festival
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