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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.
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Jazz Line Up at Andys at Farimont Pittsburgh
Event Details
Time: September 8, 2010 at 5:30pm to October 2, 2010 at 8:30pm
Location: Andys at Fairmont Pittsburgh
Street: 510 Market Street
City/Town: Pittsburgh, Pa
Website or Map: http://www.andyswinebar.com
Phone: 412-773-8884
Event Type: live, jazz, downtown, four, night, per, week
Organized By: Tania Grubbs & Daniel May
Latest Activity: Sep 28, 2010
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Event Description
FAIRMONT PITTSBURGH
INTRODUCES
‘JAZZ AT ANDYS’ FOUR NIGHTS A WEEK IN SEPTEMBER
Fairmont Pittsburgh will introduce Jazz at Andys, a series of September concerts in the hotel’s lobby and bar, Andys, beginning September 8, 2010. Wednesdays through Saturdays, guests will be treated to jazz and world music performances by the city’s finest vocalists and musicians. Fairmont Pittsburgh music directors, Daniel May and Tania Grubbs, organized the music series.
“Fairmont Pittsburgh is already an important part of the Cultural District due to our close proximity to theaters and galleries, as well as our partnerships with many cultural organizations,” said Len Czarnecki, General Manager of Fairmont Pittsburgh. “We are already a meeting place for those going to or coming from shows and are taking our commitment to the arts one step further by offering performances right here in the hotel.”
Andys bar is inspired by Pittsburgh’s most well-known Andys - Carnegie and Warhol - and takes a fun and sophisticated spin on the city’s heritage of art and industry. Andys features expertly created cocktails made from fresh ingredients and a carefully selected wine and beer menu, as well as a light menu of artisan cheeses and handmade chocolates, small plates, salads, sandwiches and desserts. For those with more time to linger and an interest in fine dining, Habitat restaurant is located on the second floor overlooking the hotel lobby.
“Andys will no doubt be the hip destination in the city for first-class live jazz music,” said co-music director Daniel May. “And the casual environment in Andys means you can sit back, relax, eat, drink and socialize while listening.”
Performance times are 6:30-9:30 p.m. (Wednesdays-Thursdays) and 7:00-11:00 p.m. (Fridays-Saturdays). There is no cover charge and self-parking under the hotel is $6 after 4:00 p.m. Andys, located at 510 Market Street, is open daily from noon to midnight.
Performance Schedule
Wednesday 9/8 Tania Grubbs
Thursday 9/9 Carolyn Perteete
Friday 9/10 Maureen Budway
Saturday 9/11 Kenia
Wednesday 9/15 Lilly Abreu
Thursday 9/16 Carolyn Perteete
Friday 9/17 Donna Bailey
Saturday 9/18 Jessica Lee
Wednesday 9/22 Tania Grubbs
Thursday 9/23 Maureen Budway
Friday 9/24 Kenia
Saturday 9/25 Jessica Lee
Wednesday 9/29 Maureen Budway
Thursday 9/30 Tania Grubbs
Friday 10/1 Carolyn Perteete
Saturday 10/2 Lilly Abreu
For more information, please call 412.773.8884 or visit www.andyswinebar.com.
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