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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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June 21, 2010 from 6pm to 9pm – Holiday Inn Meadows Come relax and listen to some cool jazz on a hot night with the RML Jazz Trio, with Mike Clancy on sax, Richard Everett on keyboard, and Rick Laus on drums. Organized by Rick Laus | Type: outdoor, live, jazz
July 22, 2010 from 7:30pm to 9pm – Crafton, PA Come to Crafton Park for an evening of live jazz with RML Jazz. It doesn't get any better than this with Mike Clancy on sax, Gene Laus on trumpet/flugelhorn, Jeff Leonhardt on guitar, Glenn Utsch on… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: outdoor, concert
July 22, 2010 from 7:30pm to 9pm – Crafton Park Enjoy some great jazz and fresh air at Crafton Park with RML Jazz. Remember to bring a blanket or lawn chair along with food and beverage of your liking. Organized by Rick Laus | Type: outdoor, concert
July 31, 2010 from 7pm to 8:30pm – Twin Lakes Park RML Jazz will be performing on the Island Stage at Twin Lakes Park on Saturday, July 31st, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Joining us will be Mark Strickland on guitar and Lee Robinson on Saxes. It promises t… Organized by Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation | Type: outdoor, concert
August 15, 2010 from 2pm to 5pm – Rte. 910, Gibsonia at La Casa Narcisi Winery Organized by Erin Burkett | Type: live, music, on, the, winery's, outdoor, patio
August 28, 2010 from 7:30pm to 10pm – Wexford making music at Fresco's Organized by Erin Burkett | Type: live, music, on, the, restaraunt's, outdoor, deck
September 4, 2010 from 12pm to 4pm – Bakery Square Bakery Square BKSQ, Saturday September 4, 12-4pm. Outdoor setting, Jeff Grubbs bass, Daniel May piano Organized by Tania Grubbs | Type: outdoor
June 3, 2011 at 5:30pm to June 5, 2011 at 2pm – Cultural District The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will launch Pittsburgh JazzLive International, a new jazz festival on June 3-5, 2011, in the Cultural District. The weekend of music will include a JazzLive Crawl, outdo… Organized by The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | Type: crawl, and, outdoor, festival
June 11, 2011 from 2pm to 6pm – Three rivers Arts Festival GPB will be playing in The Creativity Zone(small stage or tent/back of the park)unplugged/street entertainer Fri.,June 10th and Sat June 11th,2011 ,2pm-6pm Organized by Gypsy Piano Blues | Type: outdoor, music
June 14, 2012 from 11:30am to 1:30pm – The Shoppes at Penn Centre The RML Jazz Trio returns to The Shoppes at Penn Centre in Monroeville this Thursday for a lunch time concert. The RML Jazz Trio will feature Gene Laus on trumpet, Greg Macaluso on keyboard, and Rick… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: lunch, time, outdoor, concert
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