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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 5, 2015 from 7pm to 9pm – Frick Fine Arts Auditorium Organized by PITTJAZZ | Type: presentation, and, discussion, free, admission
November 4, 2015 from 7pm to 9pm – Frick Fine Arts Auditorium Organized by PITTJAZZ | Type: presentation, and, discussion, free, admission
July 29, 2015 from 7pm to 9pm – ANDREW BAYNE MEMORIAL LIBRARY Join the fabulous Blues Orphans at the Bellevue Library Park for our annual concert featuring new songs and good old favorites. Organized by BLUES ORPHANS | Type: park, concert, free, public, welcome, refreshments, for, sale
October 17, 2013 from 6pm to 11:45pm – Mr Smalls Theatre Creative Life Support Revival Series and Phat Man Dee Productions have teamed up to bring together the first ever "Show of Shows and Cavalcade of Stars" featuring some of Pittsburgh's finest entertai… Organized by Phat Man Dee | Type: concert, festival, featuring, extremely, diverse, pittsburgh, talent, free, show
September 29, 2013 from 5pm to 8pm – LGI Room @ Beaver Falls Area Sr. High School Re-Konception! in conjunction with indie label, Narrow Way Music present Advent of Autumn Christian Music Festival at Beaver Falls High School's LGI Room. Featuring: Re-Konception!, Erik Kerr, Coven… Organized by Re-Konception! & Narrow Way Music | Type: benefit, (free, admission, -, free, will/love, offering)
March 19, 2013 from 1:30pm to 3pm – The Jazz Workshop David Shelow, Tunes and tales of Irish and Scottish music. Organized by Harold Young, Director | Type: jazz, forum, discussion, presentation, public, welcome, open, house, free, no, charge, mind
March 5, 2013 from 1:30pm to 3pm – The Jazz Workshop Gail Austin (Managing Director of Kente Arts Alliance) will present: My favorite solos; A personal reflection on select jazz recordings. Organized by Harold Young, Director | Type: jazz, forum, discussion, presentation, public, welcome, open, house, free, no, charge, mind
February 5, 2013 from 1:30pm to 4pm – Jazz Workshop, Inc. Satellite Center Jazz Workshop, Inc. Each Tuesday the Musician's Club meets. Twice a month the a Jazz Forum is held. Tuesday Feb. 5 Dr. E. Ron Horton, Caribbean Queen: Afro-Cuban Rhythms and Jazz arranging Techniq… Organized by Jazz Workshop, Inc. | Type: free, jazz, forum
August 25, 2012 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm – Koenig Field, Edgewood The Edgewood Symphony will perform a beautiful arrangement of Sophisticated Lady for full orchestra and trumpet soloist Roger Dannenberg. Arranged by John "Doc" Wilson. Organized by Borough of Edgewood and Edgewood Symphony | Type: free, outdoor, concert, in, the, park
December 30, 2010 from 5:30pm to 10:45pm – AUGUST WILSON CENTER for AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE MultiCultural Arts Initiative Honorary Production 5:00 - 7:00p Reception for MCAI Staff and invited guests (Pittsburgh Jazz Network Members included) Music provided by Dr. Nelson Harrison 10-pc Jazz… Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: citywide, kwanzaa, celebration, -, public, welcome, free, admission
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