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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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January 26, 2018 at 11pm to January 27, 2018 at 2am – Pittsburgh Playwrights Theater {Downtown Cultural District} Pittsburgh Playwrights "Fun Raiser" Late Nite Jam Tony Campbell - Sax Dwayne Dolphin - Bass Howie Alexander - Keyboards Jevon Rushton - Drums Organized by Jazz Surgery w/ Tony Campbell | Type: fun, raiser, jam
August 2, 2013 from 4pm to 10pm – Robinson Township jazz funk guitar Organized by Ken Lamison | Type: dining, music, fun, and, adult, beverages
June 2, 2013 from 4:30pm to 8:30pm – CJ's in the Strip District CJ's RH Factor Boat Ride After Party Sandy Dowe-Vocals Howie Alexander - Piano Miles Jackson -Bass George Heid III -Drums Tony Campbell- Sax Organized by Jazz Surgery w/ Tony Campbell | Type: after, boat, ride, party, with, food, drinks, and, fun
July 27, 2012 from 4pm to 10pm – Robinson six hours of instrumental nu-jazz and reggae Organized by Ken Lamison | Type: drinks, food, &, fun
May 19, 2012 from 8:30pm to 11:30pm – Cafe Notte Chico's Quintet + 1 has been called back for a encore performance at the great Cafe Notte. We will have special guest George Heid on drums and Quinton Zigler on Trombone. Come enjoy some great food… Organized by Carlos "Chico" Ortiz IV | Type: having, fun, playing, music
January 22, 2011 from 5pm to 10pm – Robinson nu jazz reggae Organized by Ken Lamison | Type: music, food, fun
January 21, 2011 from 5pm to 10pm – Robinson jazz reggae funk Organized by Ken Lamison | Type: music, food, and, fun
December 11, 2010 from 3pm to 6:30pm – Thunderbird Cafe / Lounge Start your Saturday off with a Jazz session at the Thunderbird Cafe/Lounge from 3-6:30PM. Now a weekly event, it's the perfect way to get your musical groove on. Our next session is today, December 1… Organized by Kevin Amos | Type: jam, session, food, fun, networking
November 20, 2010 from 4pm to 7pm – Thunderbird Cafe / Lounge The Jazz Fan Appreciation Event is about supporting local community establishments, supporting musicians, bringing folks together and just showing up to hear great music. Musicians come together for… Organized by Kevin Amos | Type: jam, session, food, fun, networking
August 21, 2010 from 5pm to 8pm – Little E's Jazz Club This is the August edition of our monthly Jazz event. It is held the 3rd or 4th Saturday of each month. It is also the monthly "meetup" for the Pittsburgh area Jazz Meetup group. A fantastic way to s… Organized by Kevin Amos | Type: music, networking, food, fun
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