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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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November 19, 2010 at 9:30pm to November 20, 2010 at 12:30am – The Park House Kick start the holiday season with the Blues Orphans, still crazy as ever with lots of new songs to tickle your wit at Pittsburgh's oldest neighborhood tavern. Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: public, welcome, jazz, blues, no, smoking, free, snacks, dancing, allowed
October 22, 2010 at 9pm to October 23, 2010 at 1am – The Park House Pittsburgh's oldest and friendliest tavern Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: public, welcome, jazz, blues, restaurant, no, smoking, free, snacks
July 21, 2010 from 5:30pm to 7pm – Carnegie Library, Homewood Front Steps I would like to ask that all musicians to bring out their instruments and join us for a musical tribute for Eugene Ludwig the ( master of the Hammond)... at the Jazz Workshop, Inc., Jazz On the Steps… Organized by Jazz Workshop,Inc. | Type: free, summer, concert, /celebration, of, eugene, ludwig's, life.
June 9, 2010 from 5:30pm to 7pm – Carnegie Library, Homewood Front Steps 7101 Hamilton Ave Pittsburgh, Pa 15208 Jazz on the Steps 2010.wps Organized by Jazz Workshop,Inc. | Type: free, weekley, summer, concert, series
March 31, 2010 from 5:30pm to 7pm – Carnegie Library Homewood Auditorium Jazz Workshop,Inc. Family Night Presents KENIA Born in the exotic city of Rio de Janeiro, KENIA is one of the most excitingly unique performers you can hear today. Her deep tone and excellent cho… Organized by Jazz Workshop,Inc. | Type: free, concert
January 27, 2010 from 5:30pm to 7pm – Carnegie Library, Homewood Chris Hemingway Wednesday January 27, 2010 5:30 - 7:00 P.M. Carnegie Library, Homewood 7101 Hamilton Ave Pittsburgh, Pa 15208 All Are Welcome Bring your family and friends to share in another fabulou… Organized by Jazz Workshop, Inc | Type: free, concert
August 1, 2009 from 8pm to 9pm – William E. Anderson Library of Penn Hills Saxophonist, Recording Artist, Educator, and Author, Hosea Taylor will be the featured guest with the Penn Hills Jazz Allstars. The group also features Tim Jenkins on keyboard. Hosea will have copies… Organized by Penn Hills Arts Council | Type: free, jazz, concert
July 30, 2009 from 6pm to 9pm – Heinz Field East Club Lounge Please Join National CARES Mentoring Movement & Editor-in-Chief Emeritus of Essence Magazine Susan L. Taylor F o r a n I n t i m a t e E v e n i n g o f Celebrating & Caring For Launch Party… Organized by Pittsburgh Cares Circle | Type: free, fund, raiser/, launch, party
May 27, 2009 from 5:30pm to 7pm – Homewood’s Carnegie Library Auditorium 7101 Hamilton Avenue Family Night Presents Don Alico Jazz Quartet Wednesday May 27 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Homewood’s Carnegie Library Auditorium 7101 Hamilton Avenue Pittsburgh, Pa. 15208 All Are Welcome Bring your family an… Organized by Felicia | Type: free, jazz, concert
March 30, 2009 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm – New Hazlett Theater -- 6 Allegheny Square E -- Pittsburgh, PA 15212 -- North Side Artists, musicians, writers, dancers, poets, performers, and arts administrators are invited to stop in, enjoy complimentary refreshments and talk about projects, plans, ideas, and interests. Often t… Organized by Debi Sciranka | Type: free, monthly, networking, and, information-sharing, event
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