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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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April 19, 2014 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm – JOHNNY'S RESTAURANT 'SOUTHSIDE' JERRY RETURNS TO JOHNNY'S RESTAURANT WITH HIS QUARTET. PERFORMING JAZZ, BLUES, R&B, POP STANDARDS AND........DISCO, WILL BE ON THE MENU. WE ONLY PERFORM PUBLICLY (most of my group's… Organized by JOHNNY'S RESTAURANT | Type: party
February 17, 2012 from 6pm to 9pm – 7246 Kelly Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15208 Garl Germany Congas, Bobby Yates Alto Sax, Brian Clark Keysboards, Randy "Dose" Williams Drums, Arnold Staggers Bass, and Larry Estas Lead Guitar Organized by Garl Germany III | Type: the, sexy, grown, and, more, friday, party
December 4, 2010 from 3pm to 6pm – Hazelwood (High side of the street) Please stop by and bring your axe to help celebrate Spencer Bey's 80th birthday. Directions: Turn from Second Avenue onto Elizabeth Street (up to the top of the hill, left onto Ambry, then left onto… Organized by Ravanna Bey | Type: birthday, party, home, friends, and, musicians, welcome
February 26, 2010 at 9pm to February 27, 2010 at 1am – Northshore House of Soul Band will be performing at the Rivers Casino on Feb.26th from 9:00-1:00 am.Please join us for a great evening of dancing to the Funky sounds of the 11 piece R&B Party machine.If you… Organized by CALVIN STEMLEY | Type: public, dance, and, party, event, !
February 14, 2010 from 1pm to 4pm – Brighton Heights Lutheran Church The Blues Orphans have become the provider of entertainment at the annual Mardi Gras party at Brighton Heights Lutheran Church. Great food and music. Your small offering for delicious New Orleans cu… Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: mardi, gras, party, at, bhlc
December 11, 2009 at 8:30pm to December 12, 2009 at 12:30am Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: blues, orphans, christmas, party, at, little, e's, jazz, club
April 18, 2009 from 5pm to 9pm – April's On The Avenue I have been asked to come back to April's on the Avenue to host another Jazz Fan Appreciation Party during the weekly jam session on Saturday's. We had a great time as you can see from some of the p… Organized by Kevin Amos | Type: music, networking, party
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