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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 30, 2009 from 5pm to 9pm – April's On The Avenue (Formally Too Sweet) MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SATURDAY MAY 30 5-9PM OUR MONTHLY **JAZZ FAN APPRECIATION EVENT** APRIL’S ON THE AVENUE 7101 FRANKSTOWN AVENUE FEATURING TONY CAMPBELL & JAZZ SURGERY WEEKLY JAM SESSION WI… Organized by Kevin Amos | Type: music, networking, food, fun
May 30, 2009 all day – Altar Bar, Strip District, Pittsburgh, PA A National Music Conference with great panelists from LA, Columbus, Cleveland, and local, for ALL genres of music to GET EDUCATED, GET CONNECTED and improve your music career! Organized by Sardonyx Productions | Type: music, conference, and, showcase
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 15, 2009 from 5pm to 7:30pm – Little E's Happy Hour at Little E's Jazz and Blues Club. Solo Artist Ahveekhy on vocals and guitar. Organized by Ahveekhy | Type: music, performance
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 2, 2009 from 8pm to 11pm – Gypsy Cafe Celebrate Gypsy Cafe's 5th Anniversary with pan-European music to complement our pan-European menu! The Continental Dukes are a four piece ensemble playing International music: Dennis Kurzawski on cl… Organized by Gypsy Cafe | Type: gypsy, anniversary, dinner, and, music
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 5pm to 9pm – April's On The Avenue I have been asked to come back to April's on the Avenue to host another Jazz Fan Appreciation Party during the weekly jam session on Saturday's. We had a great time as you can see from some of the p… Organized by Kevin Amos | Type: music, networking, party
March 21, 2009 from 5pm to 9pm – April's On The Avenue (Formally Too Sweet) In appreciation to all the musicians and listeners for 30+ years playing Jazz on the radio I'm asking all to come out to the weekly Saturday jam session at April's On The Avenue. Come out and hear g… Organized by Kevin Amos | Type: party, networking, music
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