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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 21, 2013 at 8pm to May 22, 2013 at 12am – James Street Gastropub downstairs This great band, dubbed Taurus The Bull, is hosting a jam session at James Street this Tuesday night. No cover, Big Fun! No cover!!! Organized by Erik Lawrence | Type: jazz, jam, session
May 20, 2013 from 6pm to 10pm – Savoy Restaurant SAVOY JAZZ! Jazz Lovers, Come join us on May 20, 2013, when once again the featured artist is legendary jazz guitarist, JIMMY PONDER. Jimmy has worked with such jazz greats as Charles Earlan… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, guitar, jimmy ponder
May 13, 2013 from 6pm to 10pm – Savoy Restaurant SAVOY JAZZ! Jazz Lovers, On May 13, 2013, we're glad to once again bring you the amazing vocalist, JUDI FIGEL. Judi's soaring renditions of many favorite standards are always a crowd pleaser.… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, vocals, judi figel
May 6, 2013 from 6pm to 10pm – Savoy Restaurant SAVOY JAZZ! Jazz Lovers, April was JAZZ APPRECIATION MONTH! And what a great month it was at Savoy Monday Night Jazz. We want to thank all of you who came out to celebrate great jazz at Savoy. … Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, reeds, mike tomaro
April 29, 2013 from 6pm to 10pm – Savoy Restaurant SAVOY JAZZ! Jazz Lovers, April is JAZZ APPRECIATION MONTH! So be sure to come out to Savoy every Monday in April to help celebrate! On April 29, 2013, the featured artist will be the always a… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, vocalist, michele bensen
April 22, 2013 from 6pm to 10pm – Savoy Restaurant SAVOY JAZZ! Jazz Lovers, April is JAZZ APPRECIATION MONTH! So be sure to come out to Savoy every Monday in April to help celebrate! On April 22, for the first time, we have popular jazz guitaris… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, guitarist, mark lucas
April 15, 2013 from 6pm to 10pm – Savoy Restaurant SAVOY JAZZ! Jazz Lovers, The amazing jazz vocalist, SPANKY WILSON, will once again be with us at Savoy for MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ on April 15, 2013. Savoy continues to present some of the finest live… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, vocalist, spanky wilson
April 10, 2013 from 7pm to 10pm – SPIN Pittsburgh Jazz Hall of Fame vocalist Michele Bensen and pianist Ron Bickel perform American Jazz Classics during SPIN's Wine Tasting Wednesday event. Organized by Michele Bensen | Type: jazz, duo
April 8, 2013 from 6pm to 10pm – Savoy Restaurant SAVOY JAZZ! *DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ALERT* As of Monday (3/11/13), the hours of play for the band will be from 6pm to 10pm. Please make note and spread the word. Hey Jazz Lovers, Once again, the soulf… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, saxophone, jay willis, saxophonist
April 1, 2013 from 6pm to 10pm – Savoy Restaurant SAVOY JAZZ! *DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ALERT* As of Monday (3/11/13), the hours of play for the band will be from 6pm to 10pm. Please make note and spread the word. Hello Jazz Lovers, I'm excited to an… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, trombone, jeff bush, trombonist
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