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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 16, 2010 from 7pm to 10pm – HARRIGAN'S LOUNGE in the HOLIDAY INN @UNIONTOWN, PA. 'Southside' Jerry continues his Thursday performances with this great group. Performing Jazz, Blues, Pop Standards (...and now Country). PLEASE KEEP IN MIND weather permitting. Because foul weathe… Organized by HOLIDAY INN @ UNIONTOWN, PA. | Type: performance, &, dance
December 4, 2010 at 6:30pm to December 5, 2010 at 12am – THE LAMPLIGHTER RESTAURANT 'Southside' Jerry performs in support of Hol-Pro recording artist from Pittsburgh, PA. M.C. for this event will be on air radio personality from Power 104FM - DADDY G. Doors open at 6:30pm and the 1s… Organized by THE LAMPLIGHTER RESTAURANT | Type: show, &, dance
October 23, 2010 from 7pm to 11pm – PALISADES BALL ROOM 'Southside' Jerry will perform w/WEET'S ALL STAR BAND, in support of THE EL CAPRIS("Always Laughing At Me" - Bullseye Records) and THE FOUR DOTS("Pleading For Your Love" - Freedom Records) and for a… Organized by ROY & GRACE DEER | Type: show, &, dance
March 21, 2010 from 7pm to 11pm – Stratigo's Banquet Centre 'Southside' Jerry will be performing in support of THE HOLIDAYS and special guest, members of THE EL VENOS. Other guest will be THE WEE JAMS w/Band & TOTAL RECALL. Organized by HOL-PRO PRODUCTIONS | Type: oldies, show, &, dance
June 26, 2009 from 6:30pm to 10pm – Holiday Inn Oakland Celebrating Excellence in the Arts: ONYX AWARD RECIPIENTS: Bill Nunn, Jr. - Pride of Pittsburgh Award and Keynote Speaker Dr. Nelson Harrison - Rob Penny Lifetime Achievement Award Tickets - $50.00… Organized by Vickie Bey | Type: dinner, &, awards, show
February 14, 2009 at 7pm to February 19, 2009 at 11pm – STRATIGO'S BANQUET HALL I'LL BE PERFORMING WITH THE HOLIDAYS AND LEON DANIELS & THE EL VENOS. Organized by HOL-PRO PRODUCTIONS | Type: dinner/dance, &, show
February 13, 2009 from 6pm to 11pm – CHURCHILL COUNTRY CLUB I'll be performing with THE HOLIDAYS, an 'oldies' show & dance group that had hits in the early 60's. This performance is open to the public. Organized by MONROEVILLE ROTARY CLUB | Type: dinner, &, dance
November 8, 2008 at 8pm – LOWER BURRELL VFW I'll be in concert with THE HOLIDAYS, a 50's thru 70' R&B group that had hits in 1961 & 1962 on the ROBBIE label. Organized by LOWER BURRELL VFW | Type: Dinner, &, Dance
October 25, 2008 from 7pm to 11pm – PITZER's TOWNHOUSE @ GATORS LOUNGE I'll be in concert with THE HOLIDAYS, a 50's thru 70's R&B group that had a few hits on the ROBBIE LABEL in 1961 & 62. Organized by PITZER's TOWNHOUSE | Type: DINNER, &, DANCE
September 14, 2008 at 3pm – DOWNTOWN NEW CASTLE, PA. I'll be performing with THE HOLIDAYS, THE EDSELS & THE DORALS. The Edsels had their biggiest hits in the late 1950's. The Holidays had theirs in the early 1960's. The Dorals are a local band. Organized by NEW CASTLE, PA. | Type: Antique, Cars, &, Bike, Cruise
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