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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 7, 2009 from 6pm to 9pm – GALLERIE CHIZ JAM WITH US... from Chopsticks to Chopin The brilliant "Jazz 'N Jive Trio featuring Jessie Wills, Dr. Nelson Harrison & John Loverti will entertain intermittently throughout the evening for our O… Organized by Ellen Neuberg | Type: music, fest, &, art, sale
July 30, 2009 from 6pm to 8:30pm – Little E's Jazz & Blues Happy Hour Networking. Jessica Lee, Daniel May & Chris Hemingway. Organized by Roy Ruzika | Type: music, &, networking
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
June 7, 2009 from 10am to 4pm – 6362 Jackson Street & Bryant Street, Highland Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Sunday, June 7, 2009 Enjoy the fresh fusion of original blues, soul, jazz, funk and R&B as performed by the Olga Watkins Band 3 to 4pm at the Highland Park Festival FREE Bryant Street, Highland P… Organized by Olga Watkins | Type: music, &, fund, raiser
April 5, 2009 from 8pm to 11pm – THE NEW HAZLETT THEATER Begin National Jazz Month with a visit to the PJN Forum. The always spontaneous event overflows with great music, fascinating first voice stories and wonderful fellowship. Each month fans and artists… Organized by Jewell Fears | Type: jazz, forum, &, jam, session
March 8, 2009 from 8pm to 11pm – THE NEW HAZLETT THEATER The PJN forum overflows with great music, fascinating first voice stories and wonderful fellowship. Each month fans and artists convene to share the folklore of the jazz tradition from personal exper… Organized by Jewell Fears | Type: jazz, forum, &, jam, session
February 8, 2009 from 8pm to 11pm – THE NEW HAZLETT THEATER If you have been to a previous PJN forum, you know that it overflows with great music, fascinating first voice stories and wonderful fellowship. This is an opportunity for the fans and artists to sha… Organized by Jewell Fears | Type: jazz, forum, &, jam, session
February 5, 2009 at 6pm – Manchester Craftmen's Guild Very cool event with Pittsburgh Jazz Legends playing alongside visual artists creating new works. January 19 – April 3, 2009 Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild (MCG) is excited to present Seeing Jazz: A T… Organized by Amy_at_MCGJazz | Type: FREE!, Open, House, Reception, &, Concert
October 11, 2008 at 7pm – KELLY-STRAYHORN THEATER SATURDAY OCTOBER 11, 2008 7:00 PM Featuring performances by The Legacy Arts Project, Master Drummer Benjamin Fullard, vocalist Sandy Dowe, J. Spencer Bey and Howie Alexander (piano), Sean Jones (tru… Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: AWARDS, CONCERT, &, CELEBRATION
July 21, 2008 at 8am to July 25, 2008 at 6pm – DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS Joe Negri, Bill Purse, Mark Koch, Tom Kikta, John Maione, and Jim Farquar started the Summer Workshops in 1986 to help students become more familiar with the guitar programs at Duquesne University. T… Organized by Guitar Faculty Duquesne U. School of Music | Type: SUMMER, GUITAR, &, BASS, WORKSHOPS
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