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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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September 27, 2011 from 8pm to 11pm – Cabaret at Theater Square - Backstage Bar Presented by: The Pittsburgh Cultural TrustVenue: Cabaret at Theater Square - Backstage BarTuesday, September 27, 2011, 8:00 PMTickets: No Cover ChargeNelson Harrison, Ph.D, is a veteran of the Count… Organized by Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | Type: jazz, cabaret, theater, food, drink, music, no, cover
August 12, 2011 at 9:30pm to August 13, 2011 at 12:30am – THE PARK HOUSE Pittsburgh's Oldest Tavern will be vibrating with new sound from the unique repertoire of the Blues Orphans' 31 year-old tradition fo keeping it on the rocking real side. Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: tavern, bar, food, drink, public, welcome, no, cover, blues, jazz, music, live
August 5, 2011 from 8pm to 11pm – THE PENN BREWERY The Blues Orphans will dazzle the Penn Brewery with some new material this Friday. The crises on the planet give us irresistable new material to present so come out and hear the satyrical truth once… Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: public, welcome, jazz, blues, restaurant, food, drink, no, cover
July 8, 2011 from 8pm to 11pm – The Penn Brewery The Blues will be heating up the summer with some new sounds and old favorites. come on out, eat, drink and be silly. Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: jazz, blues, public, invited, food, drink, no, cover
June 3, 2011 from 8pm to 11pm – THE PENN BREWERY Join us once again at our hame base for an exciting night of original music. Always some surprise guests and new songs. Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: jazz, blues, food, drink, dance
May 13, 2011 at 8:30pm to May 14, 2011 at 12am – CEFALO'S RESTAURANT, NIGHTCLUB & BANQUET CENTER BLUES ORPHANS will rock the house once again always with new surprise songs and old favorites to keep that smile on your face and the pat in your foot. Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: great, food, drink, dance, listen, no, cover, blues, jazz, satire
February 4, 2011 from 8pm to 11pm – THE PENN BREWERY The Blues Orphans will be introducing some new songs tonight at the Brewery so come on out and be truly entertained. It's better than the news. Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: public, jazz, blues, no, cover, food, drink, fellowship
November 21, 2010 from 6pm to 9pm – FIDDLER'S BAR and GRILL - WEXFORD Jazz with Jessie Wills, John Loverti, and guests. Organized by Jessie Wills | Type: sunday, jazz, public, welcome, food, drink, dancing
May 8, 2009 at 9pm to May 9, 2009 at 2am – Shadow Lounge and The Blue Room Berlin International Group (BIG) presents PEACe LOVe & BLENd on Friday May 8, 2009 at 9pm at the Shadow Lounge and Blue Room 5972 Baum Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. The Shadow Lounge is the most… Organized by Berlin International Group | Type: global/cultural, unity, arts, live, entertainment, drink, food, networking, fun, and, plenty, of, laughter
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
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