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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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July 14, 2012 from 3pm to 8pm – CJ'S IN THE STRIP ON PENN AVENUE Organized by Luther Sewell | Type: jazz, &, arts, festival
April 21, 2012 from 1pm to 5pm – Dance Alloy Dende Macedo and the New York-based Ologundê ensemble will lead two workshops in the rich Afro-Brazilian culture of Salvador, Bahia through percussion, dance and martial arts. Comprised of Brazilians… Organized by KENIA | Type: dance, &, percussion, workshop
February 10, 2012 at 9pm to February 11, 2012 at 12am – James Street Gastropub and Speakeasy Occupy!!!!!! Friday January 13, 2012 The Blues Orphans will be at the new James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy "every 2nd Friday of each month during 2012". 9:00 to Midnight. . ...& don't for… Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: blues, &, jazz, at, james, street
January 13, 2012 at 9pm to January 14, 2012 at 12am – James Street Gastropub and Speakeasy Starting Friday January 13, 2012 The Blues Orphans will be at the new James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy "every 2nd Friday of each month during 2012". 9:00 to Midnight. . ...& don't forget, y… Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: blues, &, jazz, at, james, street
December 17, 2011 from 7pm to 11pm – August Wilson Center for African American Culture ”N-Motion Holiday Comedy Jam”Featuring Joe Torry and 76 Degrees West BandOn Saturday December 17, 2011 @ the August Wilson Center, N-Motion Entertainment www. N-MotionEntertainment.com along w… Organized by shawn hopson | Type: comedy, &, jazz, concert
December 17, 2011 from 4:30pm to 9:30pm – August Wilson Center N-Motion Entertainment www.N-MotionEntertainment.com and the Afro-American Music Institute www.AfroAmericanMusic.org invite you to attend the outrageously funny and entertaining comedian Joe Torry in… Organized by Popa Banks | Type: comedy, &, music
June 25, 2011 at 9pm to June 26, 2011 at 12am – CAFE NOTTE RESTAURANT/CAFE Former star of American Idol, Yolanda Barber is back in town and in great voice. come out and greet her and bring some friends. Organized by Big Day Entertainment - Sal Richetti | Type: public, jazz, r, &, b, vocal, stylist, welcome, no, cover
June 26, 2010 from 3pm to 8pm – CJ's In The Strip Please join us for an exciting afternoon of jazz, art, and fun as we spend time with family and friends at Talk Magazine’s Jazz & Art Gallery on June 26, 2010 at CJ’s In The Strip from 3:00 pm to… Organized by Luther Sewell | Type: jazz, &, arts, festival
May 27, 2010 from 6:30pm to 11pm – Regency West Supper Club The Jammin Foundation and Linda Morgan, Ms. SmoothAhead Jazz Presents Living Legends & More Jazz Panel Discussion & Jam Session "The Status of Jazz" & "Protecting The Legacies of Jazz M… Organized by Living Legends JaZzabrations | Type: jazz, panel, discussion, &, jam, session
April 22, 2010 from 6pm to 11pm – Regency West Supper Club Jammin Foundation and Linda Morgan, Ms. SmoothAhead Jazz Presents Living Legends & More Jazz Panel Discussion & Jam Session As we celebrate "Jazz Appreciation Month" Moderated by Bubba Ja… Organized by Living Legends JaZzabrations | Type: jazz, panel, &, discussion
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