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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 6, 2011 from 8pm to 11pm – PENN BREWERY The Blues Orphans return to their home venue with wild and crazy entertainment that will make you smile, pat your foot or dance. There is always a new song to surprise even the most regular of group… Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: live, music, public, welcome, jazz, blues, german, restaurant, drinks
April 28, 2011 from 7pm to 10pm – Kaufmann Center Hill House Internationally acclaimed jazz and blues singer Tim Strong returns to his hometown to celebrate the legacy of two-time Grammy Nominee Grady Tate, legendary drummer and vocalist. Special guest piani… Organized by Evan Frazier | Type: concert, jazz, celebration, public, welcome
December 30, 2010 from 5:30pm to 10:45pm – AUGUST WILSON CENTER for AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE MultiCultural Arts Initiative Honorary Production 5:00 - 7:00p Reception for MCAI Staff and invited guests (Pittsburgh Jazz Network Members included) Music provided by Dr. Nelson Harrison 10-pc Jazz… Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: citywide, kwanzaa, celebration, -, public, welcome, free, admission
December 17, 2010 at 9pm to December 18, 2010 at 12:30am – THE PARK HOUSE Come and enjoy our crazy holiday show. Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: tavern, snacks, no, cover, public, welcome, blues, jazz
December 14, 2010 from 7pm to 9:45pm – Cabaret at Theater Square Big Band Holiday Suite featuring international jazz diva Spanky Wilson with the all-star Roger Humphries Big Band. Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: holiday, jazz, concert, public, welcome
December 4, 2010 from 3pm to 6pm – Hazelwood (High side of the street) Please stop by and bring your axe to help celebrate Spencer Bey's 80th birthday. Directions: Turn from Second Avenue onto Elizabeth Street (up to the top of the hill, left onto Ambry, then left onto… Organized by Ravanna Bey | Type: birthday, party, home, friends, and, musicians, welcome
November 21, 2010 from 6pm to 9pm – FIDDLER'S BAR and GRILL - WEXFORD Jazz with Jessie Wills, John Loverti, and guests. Organized by Jessie Wills | Type: sunday, jazz, public, welcome, food, drink, dancing
November 19, 2010 at 9:30pm to November 20, 2010 at 12:30am – The Park House Kick start the holiday season with the Blues Orphans, still crazy as ever with lots of new songs to tickle your wit at Pittsburgh's oldest neighborhood tavern. Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: public, welcome, jazz, blues, no, smoking, free, snacks, dancing, allowed
November 5, 2010 from 8pm to 11pm – THE PENN BREWERY The Blues Orphans resume a regular monthly schedule at the Penn Brewery. Please come and help us celebrate one of Pittsburgh's favorite bands and favorite restaurants and bring your friends. We have… Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: public, welcome, jazz, blues, restaurant, no, smoking, dancing, allowed
October 22, 2010 at 9pm to October 23, 2010 at 1am – The Park House Pittsburgh's oldest and friendliest tavern Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: public, welcome, jazz, blues, restaurant, no, smoking, free, snacks
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