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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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December 4, 2008 at 11pm – 818 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Pegasus Lounge , 818 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 11:00 PM With Marsha Mellow!! http://www.myspace.com/MONSTERMELLOW Ladies, gentlemen, and everyone in between, come on down to the basement and let me… Organized by Phat Man Dee | Type: Drag, and, Dance, party, with, jazz, like, interludes
December 31, 2008 at 9pm – Gypsy Cafe The final final NYE dinner menu we've been teasing you about is below--there's still room for you and your significant other(s), so give us a call NOW to make your reservations for the best dinner de… Organized by Gypsy Cafe | Type: NYE, Dinner, with, THe, Gypys, Strings, at, GYpsy, Cafe
January 10, 2009 at 8pm – Gypsy Cafe Legendary Saxophonist Don Aliquo is joined by bassist Mark Perna and friends playing Jazz for our dinner guests at South Side's intimate Pan-European Gypsy Cafe starting at 9PM. $10 cover waived with… Organized by Gypsy Cafe | Type: Dinner, with, Don:, Jazz, Don, Aliquo
January 24, 2009 at 8pm – Gypsy Cafe Legendary Saxophonist Don Aliquo is joined by bassist Mark Perna and friends playing Jazz for our dinner guests at South Side's intimate Pan-European Gypsy Cafe starting at 8PM. $10 cover waived with… Organized by Gypsy Cafe | Type: Jazz, with, Don, Aliquo, and, Friends
February 19, 2009 from 7pm to 10pm – Gypsy Cafe Gypsy Cafe welcomes Don Aliquo and Mark Perna with a special guest playing Jazz with an early start especially for our dinner guests. Please call for reservations. Organized by Gypsy Cafe | Type: dinner, with, jazz
April 25, 2009 from 8pm to 10pm – Gypsy Cafe Don and Sax and Mark and Bass and a special guest start low and slow for the dinner crowd at 8, then heat things up after 9. Full bar, full menu available until 11. Organized by Gypsy Cafe | Type: dinner, with, don
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 20, 2009 from 8pm to 10pm – Gypsy Cafe Is the Dad in your life more of jazz cat than a BBQ boy? How about dinner and music at Gypsy? Saxophonist Don Aliquo and Bassist Mark Perna play live for our dinner guests starting at 8. Call for res… Organized by Gypsy Cafe | Type: jazz, with, don, aliquo, and, mark, perna
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
October 6, 2009 from 8pm to 10pm – Duncan Manor Plaza North Hills, Pa Antoinette and her musical arranger Dave Crisci will be performing at BLUE in N.Hills Tuesday, October 6th from 8 p.m.- 10 p.m. Organized by Antoinette Manganas | Type: a, dinner, show, at, blue, with, antoinette, 10/6/09
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