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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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April 24, 2009 at 9pm to April 25, 2009 at 1am – Little E's One of my local favorites. Come on down and have some fun. Organized by James R. Meny | Type: celebrating, the, summer, weather
June 20, 2009 at 3pm to June 28, 2009 at 12am – Brooklyn Baby! ...offering a cool mix of live music, an art exhibit, a movie premiere, three album release parties, a fashion show and a lot of cool giveaways/prizes. All of this will reflect our love for alternati… Organized by Waberi | Type: summer, music, and, art, festival
June 30, 2009 from 5pm to 7pm – AGNES KATZ PLAZA DWAYNE DOLPHIN Sponsored by: BNY Mellon WDUQ 90.5 FM New Pittsburgh Courier Organized by Janis Burley Wilson | Type: outdoor, summer, concert
August 21, 2009 from 7pm to 8:30pm – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church St. Elizabeth Ann Seton church summer festival runs all weekend. The Blues Orphans hit the stage on Friday at 7:00 PM Jim Pascoe, presenting: Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: carnegie, summer, church, festival
June 9, 2010 from 5:30pm to 7pm – Carnegie Library, Homewood Front Steps 7101 Hamilton Ave Pittsburgh, Pa 15208 Jazz on the Steps 2010.wps Organized by Jazz Workshop,Inc. | Type: free, weekley, summer, concert, series
July 21, 2010 from 5:30pm to 7pm – Carnegie Library, Homewood Front Steps I would like to ask that all musicians to bring out their instruments and join us for a musical tribute for Eugene Ludwig the ( master of the Hammond)... at the Jazz Workshop, Inc., Jazz On the Steps… Organized by Jazz Workshop,Inc. | Type: free, summer, concert, /celebration, of, eugene, ludwig's, life.
July 30, 2011 from 3pm to 5:30pm – Rock Falls Park Mid Summer Music Festival at Rock Falls Park, Slippery Rock, PA. THE BLUES ORPHANS hit the stage at 3:00PM, SAT. JULY 30, 412-614-0568 for info.... ...then later that night, attend the open stag… Organized by rockfallslive@gmail.com | Type: mid, summer, music, festival
June 22, 2012 at 8:30pm to June 23, 2012 at 12:30pm – Cafe Notte Chico's Quintet will be at Cafe Notte on June 22nd from 8:30pm - 12:30am. Hope to see you there!! Organized by Carlos "Chico" Ortiz IV | Type: jazz, summer, hang
August 20, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm – St. Teresa of Avila, 1000 Avila Court, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 Facebook for St. Teresa Festival Organized by Devon Smeal | Type: summer, festival
July 19, 2017 from 12pm to 1pm – Robin Hill Park Come on out to Robin Hill Park in Moon Township for a jazz lunch hour from 12-1pm. Jazz will feature Andy Yalch on keyboard, Mike Clancy on saxes/flute, and Rick Laus on drums. Organized by Rick Laus | Type: summer, concert, series
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