We Knew What We Had: The Greatest Jazz Story Never Told

The documentary features the talents of international jazz legends George Benson, Ahmad Jamal, Stanley Turrentine, Billy Eckstine, Kenny Clarke, Art Blakey, Billy Strayhorn and Mary Lou Williams—all Pittsburghers. Using archival footage and photos, it sheds light on the social conditions and historical events that made Pittsburgh one of the world's leading contributors to the legacy of jazz.

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We Knew What We Had: The Greatest Jazz Story Never Told

Saturday
Dec 27

9:00 pm

1 Hour

The unrecognized history of jazz in Pittsburgh, including the social conditions and historical events that made the city a world leader in the legacy of jazz music.
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We Knew What We Had: The Greatest Jazz Story Never Told

Sunday
Dec 28

1:00 am

1 Hour

The unrecognized history of jazz in Pittsburgh, including the social conditions and historical events that made the city a world leader in the legacy of jazz music.

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