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PITTSBURGH JAZZ

 

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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ROGER HUMPHRIES BIG BAND @ RHYTHM HOUSE

Event Details

ROGER HUMPHRIES BIG BAND @ RHYTHM HOUSE

Time: December 21, 2008 from 7pm to 10pm
Location: THE RHYTHM HOUSE
Street: 3029 Washington Pike
City/Town: BRIDGEVILLE PA 15017
Website or Map: http://rhythmhousecafe.com
Phone: 412-221-5010
Event Type: PITTSBURGH, JAZZ, SOCIETY, WINTER, SOLSTICE, PARTY
Organized By: Dr. Nelson Harrison
Latest Activity: Dec 31, 2008

Event Description

Come and celebrate Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa, Eid and the Winter Solstice with the swingingest big band in the 'Burgh... tonight. Toast the season with great jazz. No cover, no minimum, WDUQ member discounts, dinner available, Pittsburgh Jazz Society member discounts. Be there or be square!

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Comment by Kenny Hawkins on December 23, 2008 at 8:37pm
Hey Nelson,

Sorry I couldn't be there to celebrate and participate in the great party. I am only 2,700 miles away and I was gonna come but my Leer Jet was down and I couldn't get a jitney from here to there. Later Brother
Comment by Rick Toliver on December 22, 2008 at 3:15pm
I'm sure all went well. I'm sorry I couldn't make it this time!!
Comment by Debi Arnett on December 22, 2008 at 1:53pm
Sorry Nelson, too far for a weeknight. Thanks for the invite. Deb
Comment by Amanda Sedgwick on December 22, 2008 at 8:58am
Oh, I am forced by circumstances to be square! Wish I was there to make it. Thank you for inviting me!
Comment by Jagsu on December 22, 2008 at 3:51am
That's a great photoof RH Factor at the Grill!
Comment by Gary Walker on December 22, 2008 at 3:05am
Play one for me guys and have a Merry Christmas Pittsburgh jazz friends
Comment by timm coxx on December 21, 2008 at 10:57pm
would love to atttend, but i'm only 700 miles from the jazzparty. drink a coupla cold ones for me, y'all. T.C.
Comment by Don Cerminara on December 21, 2008 at 10:47pm
THIS AN ESPECIALLY BIG "ENTERTAINING AT DON'S" TIME! WE'LL BE TIED UP, ALMOST EVERY NIGHT...'TAINING PEOPLE...BUT THANKS FOR THINKIN' OF ME

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