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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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August 5, 2009 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm – North Park Skating Rink The Tuesday Night Big Band swings at the North Park Skating Ring on Wednesday, August 5th from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. The concert will be indoors in case of inclement weather. Event sponsored by The Pit… Organized by The Tuesday Night Big Band | Type: concert
August 4, 2009 from 5pm to 7pm – Katz Plaza TIM STEVENS PROJECT TO PERFORM FOR ‘JAZZ LIVE’ AT KATZ PLAZA – AUGUST 4th Community activist and jazz vocalist Tim Stevens is quite excited about his first “Jazz Live” outdoor concert at Katz Plaz… Organized by Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | Type: jazz, concert, for, lovers
August 1, 2009 from 8pm to 9pm – William E. Anderson Library of Penn Hills Saxophonist, Recording Artist, Educator, and Author, Hosea Taylor will be the featured guest with the Penn Hills Jazz Allstars. The group also features Tim Jenkins on keyboard. Hosea will have copies… Organized by Penn Hills Arts Council | Type: free, jazz, concert
July 22, 2009 from 7pm to 9pm – Peterswood Park, Peters Township The Pittsburgh Doo Wop Big Band takes the stage from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Peterswood Park for the Peters Township Summer Concert Series. Featuring Rick Mansfield (director & arranger) and voc… Organized by Tuesday Night Big Band | Type: concert
July 22, 2009 from 12:15pm to 1:15pm – Northside / Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, Outside My cousin, Jerome "Hawk" Freeman will be performing in Pittsburgh next Wednesday, July 22 on the Northside. Jerome says in a note earlier this week..... I'm humbled! I get to play Pittsburgh ;-)… Organized by Childrens Mueum of Pittsburgh | Type: concert
June 10, 2009 from 5:30pm to 7pm – Jazz on the Steps (Homewood Library) The Jazz Workshop, Inc. Presents Jazz on the Steps with The Tony Campbell Quartet Tony Campbell - Sax Mark Strickland -Guitar Tony DePaolis - Bass Tom Wendt - Drums Organized by Jazz Surgery w/ Tony Campbell | Type: jazz, concert
May 29, 2009 at 10:30pm to May 30, 2009 at 1am – Club Cafe OPEK at Club Cafe. Enough of a description?http://jazzburgher.ning.com/events/event/new?cancelTarget=http%3A%2F%2Fjazzburgher.ning.com%2F# Organized by Ben Opie | Type: concert
May 15, 2009 from 7pm to 10pm – Pangea Restaurant 736 Bellefonte st. Shadyside Pangea Restaurant 736 Bellefonte st. Shadyside presents Tony Campbell and Howie Alexander Live !! Enjoy fine Jazz with a great duo ! Organized by Jazz Surgery w/ Tony Campbell | Type: jazz, concert
May 9, 2009 from 4pm to 5:30pm – EAST LIBERTY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The Pittsburgh Gospel Choir presents A PRE-MOTHER'S DAY CONCERT: CELEBRATION & REFLECTION Saturday, May 9, 2009 - 4:00pm East Liberty Presbyterian Church $5.00 admission Organized by Dr. Herbert V.R.P. Jones | Type: gospel, choir, concert, -, 'pre-mother's, day, concert'
April 29, 2009 from 8pm to 10pm – The Shadow Lounge Featuring original music by James Johnson III and Carolyn Perteete. This music is a unique and tasteful blend of jazz, soul and pop. You'll love it! Musicians include: Daniel May (piano), Alton Merre… Organized by Carolyn | Type: jazz/soul/pop, concert
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