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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 26, 2012 to October 28, 2012 – Nichols Hall "The Billy Strayhorn FestivalOctober 26-28, 2012 Nichols Hall,1490 Chicago AvenueEvanston, Illinois.The schedule is:Friday, October 26, 2012 - 7:00 p.m.Screening of Billy Strayhorn: Lush Life, an upd… Organized by David Breyer | Type: celebration, festival, live, music, film, panel, discussion
July 20, 2013 all day – Four Mile Church Re-Konception! @ Four Mile Church Music Festival Multi-Cultural music festival featuring numerous Beaver County artists. Will be held at scenic Four Mile Church natural amphitheater. Organized by Erik Kerr, Four Mile Church Director of Music Ministries | Type: music, festival
September 7, 2013 from 2pm to 4pm – Century III Mall in West Mifflin (Outdoor, South Lot) Community Day festival, outdoor show in Century III Mall's South Lot. Website with more info is: http://boroughwestmifflin.com/west-mifflin-community-day/ Organized by Devon Smeal | Type: community, festival
September 14, 2013 from 11am to 7pm – Strip District, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania We have a spectacular line up of entertainment and delicious food! You won't want to miss this. Organized by Sal Richetti | Type: world, festival
September 15, 2013 from 11am to 7pm – Strip District, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Stop by to see our spectacular line up of entertainment and try our delicious food! You won't want to miss this! Organized by Sal Richetti | Type: world, festival
October 6, 2013 from 12pm to 5pm – FIRE MEN'S FAIR GROUND 'SOUTHSIDE' JERRY will perform with and in support of THE HOLIDAYS @ this APPLE FESTIVAL – Hickory, PA. Wonderful apple deserts can be had at this event. PLEASE NOTE: Our start time is approximated… Organized by HICKORY, PA. | Type: festival
October 17, 2013 from 6pm to 11:45pm – Mr Smalls Theatre Creative Life Support Revival Series and Phat Man Dee Productions have teamed up to bring together the first ever "Show of Shows and Cavalcade of Stars" featuring some of Pittsburgh's finest entertai… Organized by Phat Man Dee | Type: concert, festival, featuring, extremely, diverse, pittsburgh, talent, free, show
November 29, 2013 from 8pm to 9pm – Bradys Run Park Lodge Re-Konception! will be featured at the annual Featival of Trees in Beaver County's Bradys Run Park. Organized by Sandy Majeski | Type: benefit, festival
December 8, 2013 from 7pm to 8pm – Bradys Run Park Lodge Re-Konception! will be featured at the annual Featival of Trees in Beaver County's Bradys Run Park. Organized by Sandy Majeski | Type: benefit, festival
April 21, 2014 from 5pm to 11pm – PITTSBURGH UNIVERSITY CENTER Organized by Tim Stevens-Ellen Estomin | Type: festival, jam, session, public, welsome
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