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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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March 7, 2009 from 7:30pm to 11pm – Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh Big Night: Showtime at the JCC Saturday, March 7, 2009 • 7:30 pm • Irene Kaufmann Building, Squirrel Hill Richard E Rauh HonoreePresenting Sponsor: Cocktails Dinner Showtime Musical numbers performe… Organized by Michele Bensen | Type: fund, raiser, for, the, jweish, community, center, of, greater, pittsburgh
June 7, 2009 from 10am to 4pm – 6362 Jackson Street & Bryant Street, Highland Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Sunday, June 7, 2009 Enjoy the fresh fusion of original blues, soul, jazz, funk and R&B as performed by the Olga Watkins Band 3 to 4pm at the Highland Park Festival FREE Bryant Street, Highland P… Organized by Olga Watkins | Type: music, &, fund, raiser
July 30, 2009 from 6pm to 9pm – Heinz Field East Club Lounge Please Join National CARES Mentoring Movement & Editor-in-Chief Emeritus of Essence Magazine Susan L. Taylor F o r a n I n t i m a t e E v e n i n g o f Celebrating & Caring For Launch Party… Organized by Pittsburgh Cares Circle | Type: free, fund, raiser/, launch, party
August 9, 2009 from 2pm to 6pm – Sewickley Heights Park Jessica Lee, Tara Charles with Shel Tar and more... Please see the Hair Peace Charitiers website for details. Organized by Roy Ruzika | Type: fund, raiser
August 9, 2009 from 2pm to 5pm – Sewickley Heights Park Jessica Lee, Tara Charles with Shel Tar and more...Please see Hair Peace Charities website for details Organized by Roy Ruzika | Type: fund, raising
May 17, 2011 from 5pm to 8pm – Melange Bistro Musicians include Pittsburgh jazz legends Dr. Nelson Harrison (horns), Mark Strickland (guitar), Dave Pellow (bass) and special guest vocalist Jessica Lee. This event is a fund raising event for "Mu… Organized by Roy Ruzika | Type: fund, raising, event, for, music for kids
February 25, 2012 from 6pm to 10:30pm – The Hillman Cenetr for the performing arts http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Kingsley-Jazz-Explosion/266268090087871 Organized by Dewayne Chandler | Type: kingsley, association, fund, raiser., jazz, concert, awards, show
February 25, 2012 from 7pm to 10pm – Hillman Center for Performing Arts Richard Rauf Theater AT Shadyside Academy in Fox Chapel Organized by Kingsley Association | Type: kingsley, association, fund, raiser., jazz, concert, awards, show
August 19, 2013 from 6pm to 9pm – Luke Wholey's Wild Alaskan Grill Please come to the Who's Your Brother event at Luke Wholey's Wild Alaskan Grill in the strip on Monday August 19th 6-9 pm. Learn more about WYB and experience Great food, Live Jazz and prizes to be g… Organized by Debi Arnett | Type: who's, your, brother, fund, raising, event
August 13, 2016 from 3:30pm to 9pm – CindyStock Once again we are coming together for Cindystock 13 where we will continue the tradition of combining a day of great music and food with helping people prevent or supporting people who have cancer. B… Organized by BLUES ORPHANS | Type: festival, fund, raiser
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