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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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August 25, 2010 from 7pm to 10pm – PD's Pub (Squirrel Hill) PD's Pub Presents Eric Johnson and The Fabulous A Team. Every Wedensday nite Eric Johnson - Guitar Dan Wasson - Bass Mike Finch - Drums Organized by Eric Johnson | Type: jazz, jam, session
July 14, 2010 from 7pm to 10:30pm – PD's Pub Organized by Eric Johnson | Type: open, jam, session
June 19, 2010 from 5pm to 8pm – Little E's Jazz Club Hi everyone! This is our monthly event now held at Little Es Jazz Club in Pittsburgh. Americas most livable city. I have been fortunate to put on this event now for a little over a year. Over 2,000 p… Organized by Kevin Amos | Type: jam, session, networking, jazz, party
May 27, 2010 from 6:30pm to 11pm – Regency West Supper Club The Jammin Foundation and Linda Morgan, Ms. SmoothAhead Jazz Presents Living Legends & More Jazz Panel Discussion & Jam Session "The Status of Jazz" & "Protecting The Legacies of Jazz M… Organized by Living Legends JaZzabrations | Type: jazz, panel, discussion, &, jam, session
October 2, 2009 from 7pm to 11pm – Max's Allegheny Tavern Ratskeller Yinzide Out hosts a Friday Night "Blues" Open Stage at Max's Allegheny Tavern Ratskeller, located on Pittsburgh's North Side. This October 2nd episode of the Yinzide Out band consists of Dave Yoho(dr… Organized by Dave Yoho | Type: open, stage, jam, session
July 19, 2009 from 7pm to 10pm – Rhythm House, Bridgeville, Pa. Roger and the RH Factor Jazz Quintet Organized by roger humphries | Type: jamm, session
June 20, 2009 from 5pm to 9pm – April's on the ave. (old too sweet, homewood) 7101 Frankstown ave. April's on the ave. has the Saturday aft. noon Jazz Jam session Jazz Surgery w/ Tony Campbell Organized by Jazz Surgery w/ Tony Campbell | Type: jazz, jam, session
May 24, 2009 at 5pm to May 31, 2009 at 9pm – The New Townhouse Come and hear some of the best local Jazz musicians in Los Angeles. Jamming from 5p-9pm. If you decide to drop in let me know you came by way of my invitation and a free drink is on me. You never kno… Organized by Living Legends JaZzabrations | Type: jazz, jam, session
May 10, 2009 from 8pm to 11pm – NEW HAZLETT THEATER Spend a few hours exploring the magical world of spontaneous creative values that jazz musicians inhabit daily. The forum overflows with great music, fascinating first voice stories and wonderful fel… Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: jazz, forum, jam, session
April 5, 2009 from 8pm to 11pm – THE NEW HAZLETT THEATER Begin National Jazz Month with a visit to the PJN Forum. The always spontaneous event overflows with great music, fascinating first voice stories and wonderful fellowship. Each month fans and artists… Organized by Jewell Fears | Type: jazz, forum, &, jam, session
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