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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, 2012 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm – Koenig Field, Edgewood The Edgewood Symphony will perform a beautiful arrangement of Sophisticated Lady for full orchestra and trumpet soloist Roger Dannenberg. Arranged by John "Doc" Wilson. Organized by Borough of Edgewood and Edgewood Symphony | Type: free, outdoor, concert, in, the, park
February 17, 2012 from 8pm to 11pm – James Street Gastropub & Spreakeasy The Jessica Lee Trio will perfrom the 3rd Friday of each month at the James Street Gastropub & Spreakeasy. Reservations suggested for dinner and the show. Next show: Feb. 17. Organized by Roy Ruzika | Type: open, to, the, public
February 17, 2012 from 6pm to 9pm – 7246 Kelly Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15208 Garl Germany Congas, Bobby Yates Alto Sax, Brian Clark Keysboards, Randy "Dose" Williams Drums, Arnold Staggers Bass, and Larry Estas Lead Guitar Organized by Garl Germany III | Type: the, sexy, grown, and, more, friday, party
April 16, 2010 at 9:30pm to April 17, 2010 at 12:30am – Park House Pittsburgh's oldest pub, Park House now has live entertainment. Join us April 16, 2010. No cover, show starts at 9:30PM. Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: park, house, presents, the, blues, orphans
April 2, 2010 from 8pm to 11pm – Pangea Vocalist Jessica Lee performs with guitarist Mark Strickland at Pangea. Organized by Roy Ruzika | Type: open, to, the, public
March 12, 2010 at 9:30pm to March 13, 2010 at 12:30am – Park House Park House, on Pittsburgh's North Side hosts The Blues Orphans. A pub that's been around for a really long time, having live entertainment on March 12th, provided by a band that's been around for a r… Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: park, house, presents, the, blues, orphans
February 26, 2010 at 9pm to February 27, 2010 at 1am – Cefalo's Rastaurant Join The Blues Orphans in our home town of Carnegie PA for our debut performance at Cefalo's. The Blues Orphans ~since 1979 Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: blues, at, cefalo's, with, the, orphans
February 26, 2010 from 8pm to 11pm – Pangea Vocalist Jessica Lee is joined by guitarist Mark Strickland Organized by Roy Ruzika | Type: open, to, the, public
February 19, 2010 at 9pm to February 20, 2010 at 1am – Hilltoppers Pub The Blues Orphans return to Troy Hill, Pgh; PA at Hilltoppers Pub. Join the band as we kick off our 31st year! Thanks to all, for your loyal support! Come find your thrill on Troy Hill with the soun… Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: friday, night, blues, on, troy, hill, with, the, orphans
February 12, 2010 from 8pm to 11pm – PANGEA RESTAURANT Versatile and entertaining Duo jazz with Donna Davis - piano and Nelson on horns, vocals and repartee. Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: open, to, the, public, dinner, jazz, all, trombetto, repartee, styles, new, songs, entertainment
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