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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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May 1, 2009 at 8:30pm to May 2, 2009 at 12:30am – Melange Bistro Bar Kenny Blake featuring Maria Shaheen at Melange Bistro Bar on 6th Street in the Cultural District at 8:30pm. Roger Barbour will prelude from 4:00pm to 8:00pm!! International cuisine with fantastic bar… Organized by Melissa Campana | Type: live, jazz, music
April 30, 2009 from 8pm to 10pm – Most Wanted Fine Art Gallery - 5015 Penn Ave Matt Blostein / Vinnie Sperrazza Band from Brooklyn, NY Matt Blostein, alto sax Vinnie Sperrazza, drums Geoff Kraly, bass Ryan Mackstaller, guitar Organized by Matt Blostein | Type: jazz, concert
April 24, 2009 at 8:30pm to April 25, 2009 at 12am – 1215 885 south Clairton Martini's presents The Pittsburgh Jazz Giants Spider Rondenelli - drums Mike Murray - Piano Tony Campbell - Sax Organized by Jazz Surgery w/ Tony Campbell | Type: jazz, concert
April 24, 2009 from 7:30pm to 10pm – Garfield Artworks Introducing Last Day In Paradise the latest album by the Alex Skolnick Trio. Featuring seven originals and three arrangements of rock/metal standards (a concept upon which the trio has built a form… Organized by Colter Harper | Type: jazz
April 24, 2009 from 6pm to 9pm – Cultural District Roger Barbour Jazz Quartet playing at "Melange Bistro Bar" on Friday April 24th from 6pm till 9pm. It is located at 136 Sixth Ave, downtown Pgh. This week features Tim Jenkins on piano, Sunny Sunseri… Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: jazz
April 14, 2009 from 8pm to 10pm – Blue Tania Grubbs - Vocals Mark Strickland - Guitar Jeff Grubbs - Bass Organized by Diva Tuesdays | Type: jazz
April 13, 2009 from 5:30pm to 11:30pm – Holiday Inn Oakland Mark the Date: April 13th B-PEP will hold the 4th annual Jazz Marathon at the Holiday Inn Oakland....six (6) hours of Jazz featuring Pittsburgh's top name in Jazz. The Host Bands................ ROG… Organized by B-PEP - Black Political Empowerment Project | Type: jazz, marathon
April 13, 2009 from 5:30pm to 11:30pm – Holiday Inn University Center Save the date mark your calendars now!! B-PEP jazz marathon April 13th 2009, 5:30 - 11:30. Bridges Holiday Inn select Oakland near Pitt campus. A six hour jazz marathon you don't want to miss. For… Organized by Pgh Rich | Type: jazz, marathon
April 12, 2009 from 7pm to 10pm – The Rhythm house The Rhythm House. 7`10 Organized by Harold Betters | Type: jazz
April 11, 2009 at 8:30pm to April 12, 2009 at 12:30am – Little E's Jazz Club Jeff Grubbs - Bass Mark Strickland - Guitar George Jones - Percussion Tania Grubbs - Voice Organized by George Kazas | Type: jazz
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