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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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June 26, 2021 from 3pm to 5pm – Frick Park in Homestead, PA Featuring vocalist Michele Bensen with Harry Cardillo, Ken Karsh, Dan Wasson & Steve Trettel Organized by Michele Bensen | Type: doors, open, event, live, concert
February 2, 2019 from 7pm to 9:30pm – Afro-American Music Institute Organized by AAMI | Type: jazz, concert, catered, event, $20, cover, charge
July 28, 2017 from 6pm to 7pm – New Works Writers Series Contact Information: New Works Writers Series director@newworkswritersseries.org (567) 343.2935 FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE Dr. Imelda Hunt brings resilience in “Does A Genius . . . A Trib… Organized by Dr. Imelda Hunt | Type: book, event
April 17, 2015 from 12pm to 2pm – Elsie H. Hillman Auditorium at Kaufmann Center Please join us for a storytelling luncheon celebrating the history, resilience, and spirit of the Hill District community. Guests will be treated to a live Jazz performance and a preview of stories f… Organized by Yvonne McBride | Type: community, event
August 19, 2013 from 6pm to 9pm – Luke Wholey's Wild Alaskan Grill Please come to the Who's Your Brother event at Luke Wholey's Wild Alaskan Grill in the strip on Monday August 19th 6-9 pm. Learn more about WYB and experience Great food, Live Jazz and prizes to be g… Organized by Debi Arnett | Type: who's, your, brother, fund, raising, event
December 6, 2012 from 6pm to 9pm – Papa J's Piazza Bar Jimmy Z will be interpreting the Great American Songbook with Paul Cohen on keyboard. Many of your favorite songs written by Johnny Mercer, Jimmy Van Heusen, Jerome Kern, Cole Porter and George and I… Organized by Jim Zalenka aka Jimmy Z | Type: jazz, event
November 15, 2012 from 6pm to 9pm – Papa J's Piazza Bar Jimmy Z interprets the Great American Songbook with Paul Cohen on keyboard. Music from all the great composers and lyricists such as The Gershwin brothers, Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Mercer. Cole Porte… Organized by Jim Zalenka aka Jimmy Z | Type: jazz, event
October 26, 2012 at 8:30pm to October 27, 2012 at 12:30am – Little E's Jazz Club, 949 Liberty Ave Come see Chico's Quintet at Little E's on Oct 26th from 8:30pm - 12:30am. Come check out some new music, great food and a wonderful environment for Jazz. Hope to see you there!!! www.chicosquintet.com Organized by Carlos "Chico" Ortiz IV | Type: jazz, event
August 23, 2012 from 6pm to 9pm – Papa J's Piazza Bar Interpreting the songs from the Great American Songbook from songwriters like Johnny Mercer, George & Ira Gershwin, Jimmy Van Heusen, Kurt Weil, Cole Porter and Jerome Kern. Food and drink specia… Organized by Jim Zalenka aka Jimmy Z | Type: jazz, event
May 17, 2011 from 5pm to 8pm – Melange Bistro Musicians include Pittsburgh jazz legends Dr. Nelson Harrison (horns), Mark Strickland (guitar), Dave Pellow (bass) and special guest vocalist Jessica Lee. This event is a fund raising event for "Mu… Organized by Roy Ruzika | Type: fund, raising, event, for, music for kids
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