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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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September 30, 2016 at 8pm to October 1, 2016 at 12am – Savoy Restaurant and Wine Bar This Friday at Savoy (9/30/16), Savoy will be the grammy award winning songstress, Mya! Mya is currently on a world tour and will be stopping by Savoy on Friday to be a part of Savoy’s Dinner Party… Organized by Savoy Restaurant | Type: dining, wine, tasting, music, live, grammy, mya, singer, party, special
December 18, 2016 from 4pm to 8pm – Wyndham University Center Hotel - Oakland Join us for an evening of jazz with family, friends and members of the former Pittsburgh Black Musicians Local 471 and Pittsburgh jazz artists on Sunday, December 18, 2016, from 4pm-8pm at the Bridge… Organized by The African American Jazz Preservation Society of Pittsburgh, Inc. | Type: jazz, party
August 21, 2017 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, Ok, here’s the thing; you guys are AWESOME! Thanks to all of you, once again, Savoy Monday Night Jazz was a smash! Mark Lucas (along with bassist, Jeff Grubbs and drummer, David Thr… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, combo, the funky fly project, cd, release, party
November 25, 2017 from 8pm to 10pm – Kelly Strayhorn Theater The 10th annual Suite Life, featuring Poogie Bell and his All-Stars, is a musical tribute to the life and legacy of Kelly Strayhorn Theater namesake Billy Strayhorn. Reared in Homewood, the legendary… Organized by Kelly Strayhorn Theater | Type: concert/birthday, party
April 28, 2018 from 8pm to 11pm – THE STAGE OF KARMA Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: cd, release, party
May 26, 2018 from 5pm to 8pm – Wallace Whiskey Room {Hotel Indigo East Liberty} Wallace Whiskey Room Saturday Music Release Party Tony Campbell - Sax Antonio Croes - Keyboards Chris McGraw - Bass David Hanson - Drums Organized by Jazz Surgery w/ Tony Campbell | Type: music, release, party, {down, load, cards, only, !!!!!}
August 1, 2018 from 8pm to 10pm – Alphabet City {North Side} Alphabet City Presents Tony Campbell CD Release Party Tony Campbell - Sax Antonio Croes - Keyboards David Hanson - Drums Chris McGraw - Bass Organized by Jazz Surgery w/ Tony Campbell | Type: cd, release, party
February 8, 2019 from 6pm to 7pm – Frederick P. Rose Hall - LINCOLN CENTER Interested in deepening your jazz knowledge? This month, learn about the music you love in an intimate setting. Jazz Movie Night: We Knew What We Had: The Greatest Jazz Story Never Told Feb 8 7pm I… Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: listening, party
December 14, 2019 from 5pm to 7:30pm – Wallace Whiskey Room [Hotel Indigo} Wallace Whiskey Room Holiday Party Tony Campbell -Sax Roby Edwards - Sax Eli Naragon - Bass David Hanson - Drums Spencer Greer - Guitar Organized by Jazz Surgery w/ Tony Campbell | Type: holiday, jazz, jam, party
December 28, 2019 from 5pm to 7:30pm – Wallace Whiskey Room [Hotel Indigo} Wallace Whiskey Room Saturday Jam w/ Tony Campbell Tony Campbell - Sax Antonio Croes - Keyboards Eli Naragon - Bass David Hanson - Drums Organized by Jazz Surgery w/ Tony Campbell | Type: holiday, jazz, jam, party
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