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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April 21Thursday
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Antoinette Manganas Performs at AL N RUBENS 4/21/11
April 21, 2011 from 6pm to 9pm – Jefferson Ave in Washington, PA 15317 Antoinette performs with Mark Venneri at AL N RUBENS on Jefferson Ave in Washington PA, PERFORMING Smooth Jazz, Old School R&B, Blues, top 40 and songs from her VERBAL CRUSH CD, produced by Norma… Organized by Antoinette Manganas | Type: antoinette, performs, at, al, n, rubens, in, washington, pa
October 1Saturday
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BNY Mellon Jazz Presents A Gala Tribute to Joe Negri
October 1, 2011 from 8pm to 11:45pm – Carnegie Carnegie Hall, Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall Legendary jazz guitarist Joe Negri and his trio (Max Leake, Tom Wendt and Tony DiPaolis) are joined by Pittsburgh jazz luminaries Maureen Budway, Roger Humphries, Sean Jones and Mike Tomaro in this c… Organized by Andrew Carmegie Free Library & Music Hall | Type: joe, negri, tribute, fundraiser, for, carnegie, hall, in, jazz, guitar, pittsburgh, greats.
August 25Saturday
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Edgewood Symphony plays Ellington by Wilson
August 25, 2012 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm – Koenig Field, Edgewood The Edgewood Symphony will perform a beautiful arrangement of Sophisticated Lady for full orchestra and trumpet soloist Roger Dannenberg. Arranged by John "Doc" Wilson. Organized by Borough of Edgewood and Edgewood Symphony | Type: free, outdoor, concert, in, the, park
December 31Monday
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Michele Bensen & The Chris Pangikas Trio
December 31, 2012 at 7pm to January 1, 2013 at 12:15am – The Omni William Penn Hotel Pittsburgh, PA Bring in the New Year 2013 in the heart of Pittsburgh, PA at The Omni Wm. Penn Hotel with Jazz vocalist Michele Bensen and The Chris Pangikas Trio. Organized by Michele Bensen | Type: new, year's, eve, jazz, in, the, lobby
April 9Tuesday
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Michele Bensen
April 9, 2013 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm – Mansions On Fifth Hotel 5105 Fifth Ave. Shadyside, PA 15232 An Evening of Romantic Jazz Michele Bensen with pianist Max Leake Featuring classic jazz tunes to soothe the soul. Reservations are Required for this event. 412-381-5105 Organized by Michele Bensen | Type: tuesday, duo, series, in, the, oak, room
June 12Thursday
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Live Jazz at Riley's Pour House with Martin E. Rosenberg, Don Aliquo, Sr., and Mark Perna
June 12, 2014 from 8pm to 10pm – Riley's Pour House, 215 East Main Street Carnegie, PA 15106 412.279.0770 Martin E. Rosenberg, Don Aliquo Sr., and Mark Perna will be playing Thursday, June 12 from 8-10pm at Riley's Pour House in Carnegie, PA. The food is terrific, and we will be playing jazz standards o… Organized by Dr. Martin E. Rosenberg | Type: live, jazz, at, riley's, pour, house, in, carnegie
July 10Thursday
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Live Jazz at Riley's Pour House with Martin E. Rosenberg, Don Aliquo, Sr., and Mark Perna
July 10, 2014 from 8pm to 10pm – Riley's Pour House, 215 East Main Street Carnegie, PA 15106 412.279.0770 Come join Mark Perna on bass, Don Aliquo, Sr. on saxophone and Martin E. Rosenberg on archtop guitar, for Live Jazz and really terrific food at Riley's Pour House, this Thursday, July 10, from 8-10pm. Organized by Dr. Martin E. Rosenberg | Type: live, jazz, at, riley's, pour, house, in, carnegie
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Live Jazz at Riley's Pour House with Martin E. Rosenberg, Don Aliquo, Sr., and Mark Perna
July 10, 2014 from 8pm to 10pm – Riley's Pour House, 215 East Main Street Carnegie, PA 15106 412.279.0770 Come join Mark Perna on bass, Don Aliquo, Sr. on saxophone and Martin E. Rosenberg on archtop guitar, for Live Jazz and really terrific food at Riley's Pour House, this Thursday, July 10, from 8-10pm. Organized by Dr. Martin E. Rosenberg | Type: live, jazz, at, riley's, pour, house, in, carnegie
August 10Wednesday
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Blues Orphans free concert at the Andrew Bayne Memorial Library
August 10, 2016 from 7pm to 9pm – Andrew Bayne Memorial Library - back porch Grab a seat under the trees and help us wind up the summer concert series at the Bellevue Public Library. We ALWAYS have new songs and surprises for you as we prepare fopr out=r next CD early next y… Organized by Bellevue Public Library | Type: live, music, concert, in, the, park
April 2Sunday
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Women in Jazz Celebration by AAJPSP
April 2, 2017 from 4pm to 8pm – Wyndham Pittsburgh Univesity Center The African American Jazz Preservation Society of Pittsburgh, Inc. (AAJPSP) celebrates Women in Jazz. Swing into Spring with the elders of the former Black Musicians Union Local 471 as we celebrate… Organized by AAJPSP | Type: performance, commemoration, tickets, are, $15, in, advance, and, $20, at, the, door.
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