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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All weekly Events (26)
October 25Sunday
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One To One w/ Kevin Amos on WRCT-FM
October 25, 2009 from 6am to 12pm – WRCT Studios, Pittsburgh and at www.wrct.org “One to One” is a Sunday morning tradition for Pittsburgh and internet radio listeners. The program is aired on the Internet at www.wrct.org to a worldwide audience Sundays from 6AM-1PM EST. Locally… Organized by Kevin Amos | Type: weekly, radio, program
July 25Sunday
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ONE TO ONE w/ KEVIN AMOS ON WRCT-FM (WWW.WRCT.ORG)
July 25, 2010 from 6am to 12pm – WRCT Studios at Carnegie-Mellon University Join me for my weekly radio program, "One To One". I'm on the air every Sunday from 6AM-NOON(EST) locally at 88.3FM and on the internet at www.wrct.org. It is a Sunday morning radio tradition that… Organized by Kevin Amos | Type: weekly, radio, program
October 4Monday
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Interval Monday w/ guest spec. Elizabeth Shepherd
October 4, 2010 at 9pm to October 5, 2010 at 2am – AVA Bar & Lounge (East Liberty) We've got Toronto-based singer/songwriter Elizabeth Shepherd blessing us with a special appearance this week @ Interval Monday. Check her out here: www.elizabethshepherd.com Same routine otherwise,… Organized by AVA Lounge, The Interval Trio, J. Malls | Type: weekly, live, jazz
January 29Saturday
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Pittsburgh Jazz Fan Appreciation Event
January 29, 2011 from 3pm to 6:30pm – Thunderbird Cafe/Lounge Our weekly Jazz Jam session series continues at the Thunderbird Cafe/Lounge. Yes it is an open stage. We don't play favorites and we encourage our younger players to come out as well. Luther, Annie,… Organized by Kevin Amos | Type: weekly, jam, session
April 17Sunday
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One To One with Kevin Amos
April 17, 2011 from 6am to 12pm – WRCT 88.3 FM / www.wrct.org Please join me for my weekly radio program on WRCT-FM, 88.3 in the Pittsburgh area. On the web at: www.wrct.org The program airs from 6AM-Noon on Sunday's.I play Jazz from 6-9AM. The rest of the prog… Organized by Kevin Amos | Type: weekly, radio, program
July 11Monday
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Interval Monday @ AVA Lounge FOURTH ANIVERSARY
July 11, 2011 at 9pm to July 12, 2011 at 2am – AVA Lounge AVA Lounge is closed for the 4th of July, BUT join us on Monday, July 11th for the Interval Monday 4th Anniversary!- Jazz happy hour w/ DJ Stephan 5:30-8:30 PM.- Live jazz w/ The Interval Trio &… Organized by AVA Lounge, the Interval Trio & J. Malls | Type: weekly, live, jazz, jam, session
May 14Sunday
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The Fabalous Eric Johnson Trio
May 14, 2017 from 4pm to 8pm – Brushton Social Club 30/30 Mother's Day Jazz Jam Organized by Eric Johnson | Type: weekly, jazz
July 12Wednesday
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J.W.I. Jazz On The Steps
July 12, 2017 from 5:30pm to 7pm – Pittsburgh Carnegie Library ~ Homewood Branch It's That Time for This Year’s Season of the J.W.I. "Jazz On The Steps" Series. Starting Wednesday June 7th, 2017 at 5:30pm, and Every Wednesday Through July 26th, 2017, (with the exception of July 5… Organized by Jazz Workshop Inc. | Type: weekly, outdoor, concerts
July 19Wednesday
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J.W.I. Jazz On The Steps
July 19, 2017 from 5:30pm to 7pm – Pittsburgh Carnegie Library ~ Homewood Branch It's That Time for This Year’s Season of the J.W.I. "Jazz On The Steps" Series. Starting Wednesday June 7th, 2017 at 5:30pm, and Every Wednesday Through July 26th, 2017, (with the exception of July 5… Organized by Jazz Workshop Inc. | Type: weekly, outdoor, concerts
July 26Wednesday
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J.W.I. Jazz On The Steps
July 26, 2017 from 5:30pm to 7pm – Pittsburgh Carnegie Library ~ Homewood Branch It's That Time for This Year’s Season of the J.W.I. "Jazz On The Steps" Series. Starting Wednesday June 7th, 2017 at 5:30pm, and Every Wednesday Through July 26th, 2017, (with the exception of July 5… Organized by Jazz Workshop Inc. | Type: weekly, outdoor, concerts
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