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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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February 25, 2012 from 1pm to 2:30pm – William E Anderson Library of Penn Hills In honor of Black History Month Ahveekhy will be sharing music and conversation about his 10 year experience as an African American Living in Ghana West Africa. Organized by Jean Kanouff--Penn Hills Library | Type: music, performance
February 12, 2012 from 12pm to 3pm – Giant Eagle East Hills Experience the Sound of Paradise, while listening to Ahveekhy sing and play some of your Jazz Standards, R&B and Reggae favorites. You're sure to enjoy his Smooth Jazzy Afro-Soul style of vocals… Organized by Debbie Hickman | Type: music, performance
February 10, 2012 at 9:30pm to February 11, 2012 at 1:30am – The Large Hotel Yinzide Out Promotions presents, The RIVERSIDE JOHNSONS with Randall Troy, Matt Williams, Johnny Smoothe and Eddy Doyle. (A result of a Yinzide Out open stage, these four fine fellows gelled well tog… Organized by Dave Yoho | Type: live, music, performance
January 23, 2012 from 8pm to 10pm – Girasole Come be serenaded every Tuesday by Ahveekhy on vocals and acoustic guitar. Enjoy the Sound of Paradise--an evening of Smooth Jazzy Afro-Soul, and dine on fine Italian Cuisine. Organized by Jimmie of Girasole | Type: music, performance
July 22, 2011 from 5:30pm to 6pm – Penn Hills Library Cafe Ahveekhy will be one of the featured artists at Penn Hills Arts festival. He will be doing a solo performance on vocals and guitar from 5:30pm-6:00pm To hear music from this artist go to www.delivera… Organized by Penn Hills Arts Council,Penn Hills Mayor Council & Comcast | Type: music, performance
February 26, 2011 from 8pm to 10:30pm – Morgan's Restaurant and Lounge Jazz with The James Hovan Trio at Morgan's Restaurant and Lounge, with Emmett Frisbee on keys/bass, Winston T. Good on drums and James Hovan on guitar, vocal, harmonica, and steelpan Organized by James Hovan | Type: jazz, performance
July 9, 2010 at 8:30pm to July 10, 2010 at 12:30am – Little E's Jazz Club Skip, Donna, Alex and (in from New York City) Nathan Peck perform jazz standards and originals at Pittsburgh's coolest jazz venue. No Cover, strong drinks, great food and amazing music!! Organized by Alexander Peck | Type: live, performance
October 9, 2009 from 6pm to 8pm – Little E's Jazz and Blues Club Enjoy Happy Hour with the "Mellow Sounds of Ahveekhy" on Vocals and Guitar. Organized by Little E's | Type: music, performance
October 2, 2009 from 6pm to 8pm – Little E's Jazz and Blues Club Enjoy Happy Hour with the "Mellow Sounds of Ahveekhy" on Vocals and Guitar. Organized by Little E's | Type: music, performance
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