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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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March 4, 2009 at 4pm to March 5, 2009 at 2pm – St. John's Evangelical Baptist Church We regret to announce the passing of former Pittsburgh, bassist with the Shaker Band, last week in Los Angeles. His daughter, Roxane, is accepting friends and relatives tonight at: St. John's Evange… Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: viewing, and, funeral, services
March 2, 2009 at 9pm to March 3, 2009 at 1am – WEEKLY LIVE JAZZ AND JAM SESSION You can find no greater spontaneous jazz excitement then at the Ava Lounge on Mondays. Howie always has an A-list trio that performs continuously from 9 - 10pm. After a short break the jam session be… Organized by Shadow Lounge | Type: jazz, performance, and, jam, session
January 30, 2009 to January 31, 2009 – Any where you play MUSIC !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Let us all Honor and Celebrate Jazz Legend Roger Humphries 65th Birthday. Thank You Roger for all the Music, all the Lessons, helping me become a man in Music and in Life, also developing me into a J… Organized by Jazz Surgery w/ Tony Campbell | Type: birthday, honor, and, celebration
January 10, 2009 from 6:30pm to 10:30pm – East Liberty Tana invites everyone to it's 1st anniversary and Ethiopian Christmas Party featuring The Tony Campbell Band. Great Food!!!! Deep drinks and Good fun Organized by Jazz Surgery w/ Tony Campbell | Type: 1st, Anniversary, and, Christmas, Party
December 4, 2008 at 11pm – 818 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Pegasus Lounge , 818 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 11:00 PM With Marsha Mellow!! http://www.myspace.com/MONSTERMELLOW Ladies, gentlemen, and everyone in between, come on down to the basement and let me… Organized by Phat Man Dee | Type: Drag, and, Dance, party, with, jazz, like, interludes
November 29, 2008 at 8pm – 1602 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 Vaudeville Carnivale No. 3 Trios with: * Mezmer Society NC (luscious cabaret & balkan ruckus) * Mavi of Romka in DC(haunting Kali dance) * Mizz. Phat Man Dee, with her Phabulous voice * Mr. Budd… Organized by Phat Man Dee | Type: Concert, with, international, music, dance, and, sideshow
October 29, 2008 at 5:30pm – New Hazlett Theater - North Side - 6 Allegheny Square East - Pittsburgh - PA - 15237 - 412-320-4610 Please join us! FREE event open to all. Last Days Cafe: "What are you working on? What resources do you need?" Co-presented by the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council and the New Hazlett Theater Octo… Organized by Debi Sciranka | Type: Free, Networking, event, -, open, to, all, complementary, food, and, drink
September 13, 2008 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm – New Hazlett Theatre This is an annual FREE concert and was voted as the #1 Jazz concert of the year last year by Pittsburgh Post Gazette. Presented by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh Featuring the world premiere of "What is… Organized by Debi Sciranka | Type: Concert, to, protect, and, showcase, endangered, literary, voices
September 6, 2008 at 12pm – Carnegie Arts and Heritage Festival, Main Street in Carnegie PA Saturday Sept 6 at NOON it's "Breakfast with The Blues Orphans" Main Street, Downtown Carnegie PA. 10th Annual Carnegie Arts & Heritage Festival - Music on Main Street Directions: I-279 to Carne… Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: Carnegie, Arts, and, Heritage, Festival, Music, on, Main, Street
April 28, 2008 at 8:30pm – East Liberty Howie Alexander- Piano James Johnson III- Drums Paul Thompson- Bass EVERY MONDAY!!!!!!!!! NO COVER !!!!!!!!!!! Organized by Howie Alexander | Type: Show, and, Session
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