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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 3, 2009 from 7pm to 9pm – Club Cafe Eric Brockschmidt performs original compositions with a string quintet and a jazz quartet feat. Paul Thompson on Bass, Chris Hemingway on Alto Sax and Alexander Peck on Drums. Organized by Alexander Peck | Type: live, performance
May 23, 2009 at 9pm to May 24, 2009 at 12am – 1902 Tavern Jimmy Ponder Trio LIVE!!!! Organized by Alexander Peck | Type: live, performance
May 21, 2009 from 5pm to 8pm – Melange Restaurant Join Ahveekhy on Thu May 21 5pm-8pm @Melange Restaurant 136 6th St. Pittsburgh, PA Happy Hour with Ahveekhy on Vocals and Guitar Organized by Ahveekhy | Type: live, music, performance
May 12, 2009 at 9pm to May 13, 2009 at 12am – LITTLE E'S 949 LIBERTY AVENUE UPPERLEVEL He is Back Mr. SEAN JONES!!! IF YOU MISSED LAST WEEK YOU MISSED SPECIAL GUEST ROGER HUMPHRIES ON DRUMS. THE HOTTEST Show in TOWN IS AT LITTLE'S JAZZ CLUB. LITTLE E'S JAZZ CLUB is proud to announce Tu… Organized by Little E's Jazz Club | Type: live, jazz
May 11, 2009 at 9pm to May 12, 2009 at 2am – AVA Lounge Live jazz w/ the Interval Trio & friends - J. Malls spinning jazz vinyl NO COVER - drink specials EVERY MONDAY NIGHT!!! Organized by J. Malls | Type: weekly, live, jazz
May 9, 2009 at 9:30pm to May 10, 2009 at 1:30am – The Grove Bobby Hawkins & The Blues Train Band ("The Blues Train") pulls into The Grove for a rockin' night of blues and brews! Hope to see you there! Let the good times roll... Members of The Blues Train… Organized by Keith Gamble | Type: live, music, blues, rock, r&b
May 8, 2009 at 9pm to May 9, 2009 at 2am – Shadow Lounge and The Blue Room Berlin International Group (BIG) presents PEACe LOVe & BLENd on Friday May 8, 2009 at 9pm at the Shadow Lounge and Blue Room 5972 Baum Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. The Shadow Lounge is the most… Organized by Berlin International Group | Type: global/cultural, unity, arts, live, entertainment, drink, food, networking, fun, and, plenty, of, laughter
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
May 1, 2009 from 6pm to 8pm – 5467 Penn Ave,Voluto's Coffee Unblurred On Penn Ave,First Fridays,zip code is 15206 Organized by Voluto Coffee | Type: live, music
April 18, 2009 from 9pm to 11:45pm – 1902 Tavern Jimmy Ponder Trio performs LIVE!!! Organized by Alexander Peck | Type: live, performance
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