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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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October 1, 2011 from 8pm to 11:45pm – Carnegie Carnegie Hall, Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall Legendary jazz guitarist Joe Negri and his trio (Max Leake, Tom Wendt and Tony DiPaolis) are joined by Pittsburgh jazz luminaries Maureen Budway, Roger Humphries, Sean Jones and Mike Tomaro in this c… Organized by Andrew Carmegie Free Library & Music Hall | Type: joe, negri, tribute, fundraiser, for, carnegie, hall, in, jazz, guitar, pittsburgh, greats.
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
April 25, 2011 from 5:30pm to 11:30pm – BRIDGES in the HOLIDAY INN - University Center EASTER MONDAY Musical Fun-Raiser for B-PEP Celebrating B-PEP'S 20th Anniversary Donation $25.00 Seniors and students - $20.00 Dedicated to the late organist Gene Ludwig and guitarist Luther DeJarunett Organized by Tim Stevens | Type: musical, fun-raiser, for, b-pep
September 11, 2010 from 12pm to 4:30pm – Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh-Homewood Registeration and Orientation For Jazz Workshop, Inc. 2010-2011 School Year For Saturday School of Music Classes Offered are the following: Jazz For Tots Jazz Ensemble Jazz Improvisation Music Theo… Organized by Ed Skirtich | Type: jazz, workshop, inc., registeration, and, orientation, for, 2010-2011, school, year, saturday, of, music
January 21, 2010 at 7pm to January 22, 2010 at 1am – The Shadow Lounge Hosted by Shadow Lounge and Phat Man Dee. Performers to include internationally renowned trumpeter Sean Jones, Michael Glabicki songwriter, guitarist and lead singer of Rusted Root, pianist and vocal… Organized by Phat Man Dee | Type: a, benefit, for, people, in, haiti
January 9, 2010 from 7pm to 11pm – August Wilson Center for African American Culture The Renaissance Gala 2010: THE BEST IS YET TO COME! To benefit The Renaissance Fund at NEED $25.00 donation Saturday, January 9, 2010 7:00pm - 11:00pm August Wilson Center 980 Liberty Avenue Pitts… Organized by The Renaissance Group | Type: fundraiser, for, need
October 4, 2009 from 1pm to 1:30pm – August Wilson Center for African Arts Jazz Workshop, Inc. and Dynasty combine forces for RADIcal Days. The set will include jazz and rhythm and blues from Pittsburgh's finest emerging young talents. This is a performance you won't want… Organized by Ed Skirtich | Type: community, service, concert, for, rad, radical, days
September 12, 2009 from 12pm to 5pm – Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh-Homewood The Jazz Workshop, Inc. is a 36 year-old music education/music perforrmance institution which provides both music lessons for all instruments and voices and small and large jazz ensemble classes alon… Organized by Ed Skirtich | Type: regiteration, for, classes
March 7, 2009 from 7:30pm to 11pm – Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh Big Night: Showtime at the JCC Saturday, March 7, 2009 • 7:30 pm • Irene Kaufmann Building, Squirrel Hill Richard E Rauh HonoreePresenting Sponsor: Cocktails Dinner Showtime Musical numbers performe… Organized by Michele Bensen | Type: fund, raiser, for, the, jweish, community, center, of, greater, pittsburgh
February 22, 2009 from 6pm to 9pm – BLAKEY PROGRAM CENTER A TASTE OF THE FRENCH QUARTER HERE IN PITTSBURGH!!! MARDI GRAS CONCERT TICKETS: $12 AT THE DOOR COME MAKE YOUR OWN MASK FROM 6-7PM FOR FREE CONCERT BEGINS AT 7 PM CONCERT ENDS AT 9 PM DINNER $13 P… Organized by HILL HOUSE ASSOCIATION, TERRI L. BALTIMORE, & KENNY BLAKE | Type: fundraiser, for, the, arts!
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