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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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March 19, 2013 from 8pm to 11pm – Backstage Bar Join my esteemed colleagues and me for a rare jazzical experience at the Backstage Bar with music, song and original sounds not heard very often these days on the club scene. The Crew: Nelson Harriso… Organized by Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | Type: jazz, lounge, public, no, cover, food, drinks, show, history, live
February 8, 2013 from 8pm to 11pm – 565 Live HERE WE GO AGAIN!!! (Well ,we're about to, that is.) Looking for something really different? How 'bout a guitar (Bob Gabig), a harmonica (Charlie Barath), a trombone (Nelson Harrison), and a tuba (Ro… Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: music, lounge, cover, charge, public, byob, dance, eat, drink, listen, cabaret
December 28, 2012 from 8pm to 11pm – 565 Lounge (Downstairs) You bring your own bottle and we'll bring the fun. Let's toast the end of the world (NAWT) I mean end of the year. Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: lounge, live, music, humor, fun, small, cover, byob, caberet, atmosphere
July 28, 2012 at 8pm to July 29, 2012 at 12am – James Street Gastropub and Speakeasy Chico's Quintet + 1 will be at James Street this Saturday (7/28/12) from 8pm-12am. Come join us in the celebration of food and great music. Hope to see you there!!! Organized by Carlos "Chico" Ortiz IV | Type: jazz, lounge
January 7, 2011 from 8pm to 11pm – THE PENN BREWERY BLUES ORPHANS begin the 2011 season with a triumphant return to the Penn Brewery. They are scheduled to be there on the first Friday of every month of this year. 800 Vinial StreetPittsburgh, PA 15… Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: blues, lounge, restaurant, public, no, cover, german, menue, great, food, and, beer
June 24, 2010 at 9pm to June 25, 2010 at 1am – 5ive Lounge UPDATE (from Jim Hamel): This week Ms. Freddye from Blue Faze will be filling in for Chizmo as he may not be well enough to perform. Chizmo suffered a mild stroke but we understand that he is doing… Organized by Jim Hamel -see bluesbiz.com | Type: station, square, blues, thursdays, at, 5ive, lounge
June 5, 2010 from 8pm to 11pm – CAFE J RESTAURANT & LOUNGE Jazz 'N Jive is back in the South with some fresh new material and lots of old standards done in their own special way. The food and service are the best in town and we have lots of musically inspire… Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: public, jazz, cabaret, lounge
May 15, 2010 at 9pm to May 16, 2010 at 1pm – Penn Avenue at 29th Street Featuring: Tony Campbell - saxophone Dan Wasson - bass Victo Garzatto - keyboard Mike Finch - drums Organized by Tony Campbell | Type: jazz, lounge, and, restaurant
May 1, 2010 from 8pm to 11pm – CAFE J Enjoy a refreshing menu of jazz standards, original songs and lyrics, plus musical parody and masterful scat with exquisite vocals rendered by Jessie Wills accompanied by John Loverti on keyboards em… Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: jazz, lounge
March 23, 2009 at 8:30pm to March 24, 2009 at 1am – Ava Lounge Interval continues EVERY MONDAY @ AVA LOUNGE!!! w/ resident trio: Howie Alexander (keys) leading an all--star trio. + guest appearances by the hottest jazz musicians in the city. ++ J. Malls spinning… Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: jazz, lounge, jam, session
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