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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 3, 2010 from 2pm to 4pm – William E Anderson Library of Penn Hills Dr. Nelson Harrison will be hosting a screening of the Jazz Icon DVD series: Count Basie Live in '62. The event is FREE and the public in invited to attend. The film series will continue on Saturday… Organized by Penn Hills Library | Type: film, and, discussion
February 6, 2010 at 10pm to February 7, 2010 at 2am – RIVERS CASINO, NORTH SHORE LIVE BLUES, R&B,SOUL,FUNK Organized by Muddy Kreek Blues Band | Type: live, blues, you, can, use, and, not, to, refuse
November 2, 2009 from 11am to 3pm – Mount Gilead Church Going home services will be held for Pittsburgh saxophone great and unsung legend Kenny "Fish" Fisher. Music will be provided by Spirit on the Hill and musical friends who would like to join in a tr… Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: funeral, services, and, musicians, farewell
October 9, 2009 at 8:30pm to October 10, 2009 at 12:30am – Little E's Jazz Club Jessie Wills, John Loverti, Lou Schreiber Organized by Jessie Wills | Type: jazz, and, standards
August 2, 2009 from 4pm to 6pm – Trinity AME Church The Pastor and Congregation of Trinity AME Church Invite You To Attend a Celebration To Salute and Honor Tim Stevens Sunday, August 2, 2009 at 4:00 pm at Trinity AME Church, 2700 Wylie Avenue (on the… Organized by Luther Sewell and Janet Mays | Type: salute, and, tribute
July 17, 2009 at 5pm to July 18, 2009 at 12:30am – LITTLE E'S JAZZ CLUB FRIDAY HAPPY HOURS ARE BACK FOR 2009 AT LITTLE'S JAZZ CLUB "WHERE MUSIC HAPPENS" DON'T FORGET HAPPY HOUR SHOW TONIGHT BEGINNING AT 5:00PM. DOORS OPEN AT 4:30PM. DRINK SPECIALS ALL NIGHT!!!!! ASK ABOU… Organized by Little E's Jazz Club | Type: jazz, and, blues, show
June 25, 2009 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm – Niko's Coffee House in Robinson, next to Eat N' Park Niko's Coffee House in Robinson invites you to Jazz and Java night with valve trombonist Clem Rolin, pianist Kevin Clark and friends. Organized by Clem Rolin | Type: jazz, and, java
June 20, 2009 from 7pm to 8:30pm – Riverview Park (Riverview and Perrysville Ave.) Stars at Riverview” brings jazz to Riverview Park on Saturday evenings! So bring a lawn chair or spread a blanket on Observatory Hill for an entire summer of incredible musical entertainment. All sh… Organized by CITIPARKS | Type: music, and, a, movie
June 13, 2009 at 8:30pm to June 14, 2009 at 12:30am – LITTLE E'S JAZZ CLUB SATURDAY NIGHT HAS ALWAYS BEEN DATE NIGHT. SO WHY NOT TRY SOMETHING NEW, DIFFERENT AND EXCITING. COME AND ENJOY A EVENING OF GREAT FOOD AND FANTASTIC MUSIC AT LITTLE E'S JAZZ CLUB. SATURDAY JUNE 13,… Organized by Little E's Jazz Club | Type: dinner, and, jazz, show
June 12, 2009 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm – Pittsburgh Center for the Arts Betty Douglas and Lou Schreiber will be doing the music for the Tribute to Tina Williams Brewer as she receives the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts Lifetime Achievement Award on Friday, June 12. 5:30-… Organized by Pittsburgh Center for the Arts | Type: award, ceremony, and, celebration
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