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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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May 23, 2009 from 8pm to 11pm – Byham Theatre Lokua Kanza, one of the most accomplished Congolese recording artists is on a rare US tour with his band. Lokua Kanza is a prolific singer, songwriter, and composer known for his soulful folksy soun… Organized by Afrika Yetu - Elie Kehonia | Type: concert
May 22, 2009 from 7pm to 11pm – PEPSI COLA ROAD HOUSE I'm performing w/THE HOLIDAYS in this oldies concert. Headling act is Kenny Vance & The Planotones. The Jaggerz are special guest. Organized by WJPA 95.3 FM Radio, Hol Pro Productions and General Talent Associates | Type: concert
May 18, 2009 from 7pm to 11pm – Altar Bar in The Strip The Midlife Crisis Band and Kuntu Repertory Theatre will be in full effect at the Altar Bar in The Strip May 18th at 7:00 p.m. Tickets cost $20.00 and benefit The Kuntu Repertory Theatre. Please come… Organized by Dr. Vernell A. Lillie | Type: fndraiser, concert, benefit, bar, e, vent
May 16, 2009 at 8pm to May 17, 2009 at 12:30am – LITTLE E'S JAZZ CLUB LITTLE E's JAZZ CLUB IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE COMING OF THE THELONIOUS MONK INSTITUTE OF JAZZ PEER TO PEER TOUR IN MAY: Featuring GRAMMY NOMINATED ANTONIO HART and Critically Acclaimed VOCALIST LISA… Organized by Little E's Jazz Club | Type: jazz, concert
May 15, 2009 at 8pm to May 16, 2009 at 12:30am – LITTLE E'S JAZZ CLUB LITTLE E's IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE COMING OF THE THELONIOUS MONK INSTITUTE OF JAZZ PEER TO PEER TOUR IN MAY: Featuring GRAMMY NOMINATED ANTONIO HART and Critically Acclaimed VOCALIST LISA HENRY. FRI… Organized by Little E's Jazz Club | Type: jazz, concert
May 15, 2009 from 7pm to 10pm – Pangea Restaurant 736 Bellefonte st. Shadyside Pangea Restaurant 736 Bellefonte st. Shadyside presents Tony Campbell and Howie Alexander Live !! Enjoy fine Jazz with a great duo ! Organized by Jazz Surgery w/ Tony Campbell | Type: jazz, concert
May 15, 2009 from 6:30pm to 8pm – "Mattress Factory" on Jacksonia Street, Pittsburgh Community Jazz Concert Organized by roger humphries | Type: concert
May 9, 2009 from 4pm to 5:30pm – EAST LIBERTY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The Pittsburgh Gospel Choir presents A PRE-MOTHER'S DAY CONCERT: CELEBRATION & REFLECTION Saturday, May 9, 2009 - 4:00pm East Liberty Presbyterian Church $5.00 admission Organized by Dr. Herbert V.R.P. Jones | Type: gospel, choir, concert, -, 'pre-mother's, day, concert'
May 2, 2009 from 1pm to 11pm – Your Inner Vagabond This weekend, Molly in the Crowd and several other music groups will be doing a concert to benefit organizations devoted to helping homeless people. The three beneficiary organizations are: Homeless… Organized by Roger S Day | Type: benefit, concert
April 30, 2009 from 8pm to 10pm – Most Wanted Fine Art Gallery - 5015 Penn Ave Matt Blostein / Vinnie Sperrazza Band from Brooklyn, NY Matt Blostein, alto sax Vinnie Sperrazza, drums Geoff Kraly, bass Ryan Mackstaller, guitar Organized by Matt Blostein | Type: jazz, concert
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