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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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May 16, 2009 from 8pm to 10pm – INSPIROSITY Art Gallery Paintings, drawings, giclees, mixed media pieces and assemblage sculptures made by Beaver County's "First Lady of the Arts." Will be on display in INSPIROSITY, the area's most exciting new arts venue. Organized by John Paul, CEO/President, Inspirosity | Type: opening, reception, with, the, artist
June 27, 2009 all day – NEW HAZLETT THEATER (Northside) CELEBRATING PITTSBURGH'S JAZZ DRUMMING LEGACY Organized by AAJPSP | Type: clinic, panel, reception, concert
September 5, 2009 from 6pm to 9pm – Bloomfield We are moving our dance and acting classes to our new home at the old "Plaza Theatre" in Bloomfield. We are locted on the lower level beneath Starbucks and WG Grinders. Please join us for snacks, su… Organized by Laura Hodge | Type: reception
September 25, 2009 from 6pm to 9pm – Sweetwater Art Center "Souls of My Sisters" exhibit at Sweetwater Art Center, Sept 4-Oct 10 shows my pen & ink drawing "Mimasa," composed of intertwining profile portraits of Michele, Malia and Sasha Obama. The title… Organized by Sweetwater's Mavuno Festival XIII & Women of Visions | Type: artists, reception, with, music, and, refreshments
February 12, 2010 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm – Holiday Inn University Center - Oakland Join Talk Magazine for Black History Month as we give honor to Harvey Adams, Byrd Brown & K. Leroy Irvis at the Talk Magazine Merit Award Reception on Friday, February 12, 2010 at the Holiday Inn… Organized by Luther Sewell | Type: honor, and, award, reception
September 17, 2010 from 6pm to 9pm – Cranberry New York...Paris...Milan...PITTSBURGH! What happens when the world-over celebration of Fashion Week and The Planet Pulse collide? FASHION FRIDAYS! Join us in our Pulse Cafe for special savings, refre… Organized by dave roth | Type: reception
March 17, 2011 from 5:30pm to 7pm – Byham Theatre Join Tania Grubbs, Daniel May, Jeff Grubbs this Thursday from5:30-7:00pm for a cocktail reception at the Byham Theatre- before the world premiere of A Gershwin Fantasy, featuring live music with Ann… Organized by Tania Grubbs | Type: jazz, reception, before, the, ballet
June 3, 2011 from 6pm to 8pm – Green Drake Gallery and Arts Center J-Mac will be performing this Friday June 3 at The Green Drake Gallery and Arts Center in Millheim PA from 6:00-8:00. Come on out for an evening of live jazz. Jay Vonada - Trombone Mac Himes - Gui… Organized by Jay T. Vonada | Type: art, gallery, reception
April 16, 2012 from 6pm to 10pm – Kelly-Strayhorn Theater Join us to sample freshly made, authentic Brazilian street foods such as acarajé, vatapá and caruru! See the stunning traditional costumes of the Orixás, deities of Candomblé, an Afro-Brazilian rel… Organized by KENIA | Type: lecture, film, reception
February 7, 2015 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm – Penn State-New Kensington Art Gallery Jazz photography of Ronald Jones, Kenan Foley, Nelson Harrison Exhibition runs from Jan 5 to Feb 28 Organized by Tina Sluss Gallery Director | Type: artist's, reception
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