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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 28, 2011 from 7pm to 10pm – Kaufmann Center Hill House Internationally acclaimed jazz and blues singer Tim Strong returns to his hometown to celebrate the legacy of two-time Grammy Nominee Grady Tate, legendary drummer and vocalist. Special guest piani… Organized by Evan Frazier | Type: concert, jazz, celebration, public, welcome
December 30, 2010 from 5:30pm to 10:45pm – AUGUST WILSON CENTER for AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE MultiCultural Arts Initiative Honorary Production 5:00 - 7:00p Reception for MCAI Staff and invited guests (Pittsburgh Jazz Network Members included) Music provided by Dr. Nelson Harrison 10-pc Jazz… Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: citywide, kwanzaa, celebration, -, public, welcome, free, admission
November 20, 2010 from 6pm to 11pm – Carnegie Music Hall The head diva of LA’s Solar records, Carrie Lucas, will make her return to the music scene headlining the New Pittsburgh Courier’s Centennial Gala Nov. 20 at the Carnegie Music Hall. The sensuous sou… Organized by Stephan Broadus | Type: centennial, celebration
August 20, 2010 from 5pm to 11pm – SHERWOOD ACRES (NEAR WTAE) SMOOTH GROOVES OF SUMMER CONCERT FEATURING HOWARD HEWETT, RODGER HUMPHRIES & ORCHESTRA WITH A TRIBUTE TO RAY CHARLES, COLLABORATION FEATURING KENNY BLAKE, THE CB TRIO HOST DONNA BAXTER- SOUL PITT… Organized by HOSANNA HOUSE INC. | Type: 20th, anniversay, celebration, fundraiser
January 18, 2010 from 7pm to 8:30pm – FRANKLIN REGIONAL HS - "Let Freedom Sing! - Concert #2 - Celebration of Dr. M.L. King, Jr. Etta Cox, Vanessa German, Pittsburgh Gospel Choir, Masterworks Chorale, Franklin Regional HS Choirs, Wilkinsburg HS Choir & oth… Organized by Dr. Herbert V.R.P. Jones & Mr. Kris Rust | Type: choral, concert, celebration, of, dr., m.l., king, jr.
January 16, 2010 from 7pm to 8:30pm – Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church "Let Freedom SIng!" - Dr. M.L. King, Jr. Celebration Concert featuring Etta Cox, Vanessa German, The Pittsburgh Gospel Choir, Frankin Regional H.S. Choirs, Wilkinsburg HS Choir, Masterworks Chorale,… Organized by Dr. Herbert V.R.P. Jones & Mr. Kris Rust, Franklin Regional High School, Murrysville | Type: choral, concert, celebration
August 29, 2009 from 5pm to 11pm – Pittsburgh Center for the Arts All ABOARD!!! Verna’s Caribbean Vibes Steelband Join us in Transforming the corner of Fifth and Shady into a Caribbean Island Paradise. As we applaud former WYEP DJ Verna Crichlow and a 21-year cele… Organized by Verna Crichlow | Type: 21-year, celebration
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
March 27, 2009 at 5pm to March 28, 2009 at 11pm – Los Angeles Complete Calendar Friday, March 27 The Brazilian Consulate Gallery is pleased to announce its new exhibit “PRIMAVERA” – A Retrospective Featuring: Ana Paula Negrão (photographer), Andréa Nantes (pain… Organized by Brasilian Consulate | Type: brazilian, celebration
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
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