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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 29, 2015 from 7pm to 10pm – Gianna Via Restaurant RML Jazz performs at a new venue on Thursday, 1/29/15, at Gianna Via Restaurant in Caste Village in Whitehall. RML Jazz will feature Gene Laus on trumpet, Andy Yalch on keyboard, and Rick Laus on dru… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: restaurant/lounge, live, jazz
February 5, 2015 from 7pm to 10pm – Gianna Via Restaurant RMl Jazz will be featuring Mike Clancy on saxes/flute, Andy Yalch on keyboard, and Rick Laus on drums. Come enjoy great Italian food and amazing desserts while we serve up the jazz smooth and hot! Organized by Rick Laus | Type: restaurant/lounge, live, jazz
February 12, 2015 from 7pm to 10pm – Gianna Via Restaurant The RML Jazz Trio returns to Gianna Via featuring Jeff Leonhardt on guitar, Andy Yalch on keyboard, and Rick Laus on drums. It's great place to enjoy wonderful Italian food and live jazz on a Thursda… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: restaurant/lounge, live, jazz
February 19, 2015 from 7pm to 10pm – Gianna Via Restaurant RML Jazz returns to Gianna Via restaurant with Mike Clancy on saxes/flute, Andy Yalch on keyboard, and Rick Laus on drums. Organized by Rick Laus | Type: restaurant/lounge, live, jazz
March 26, 2015 from 7pm to 10pm – Gianna Via Restaurant RML Jazz returns to Gianna Via Restaurant to begin a weekly run starting this Thursday, 3/26/15. RML Jazz will feature Gene Laus on trumpet/flugelhorn, Andy Yalch on keyboard, and Rick Laus on drums. Organized by Rick Laus | Type: restaurant/lounge, live, jazz
April 2, 2015 from 7pm to 10pm – Gianna Via Restaurant RML Jazz will feature Jeff Leonhardt on guitar, Andy Yalch on keyboard, and Rick Laus on drums. Come on out for some great food and jazz smooth and hot. You gotta try the Buffalo Chicken pizza! Organized by Rick Laus | Type: restaurant/lounge, live, jazz
April 9, 2015 from 7pm to 10pm – Gianna Via Restaurant It's RML Jazz again at Gianna Via's! This time we'll feature Mike Clancy on saxes/flute, Glenn Utsch on keyboard, and Rick Laus on drums (his way-cool classic Rogers drum kit, of course!). It will gr… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: restaurant/lounge, live, jazz
April 16, 2015 from 7pm to 10pm – Gianna Via Restaurant It's those Laus boys again at Gianna Via's Restaurant on 4/16/15 with Glenn Utsch on the keyboards as well. Should be a fun night with great food and the jazz served up smooth and hot! Organized by Rick Laus | Type: restaurant/lounge, live, jazz
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